Dubai set to host Split on Sunday afternoon
In the Round 28 of the AdmiralBet ABA League Regular Season, Dubai Basketball will be hosting Split at home in their Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.
Vito Kucic (Photo: Split/Ivica Cavka)
2024/25 AdmiralBet ABA League Round 28, Sunday, 20 April 2025:
DUBAI BASKETBALL – SPLIT
Where? Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai
When? 16:00
Story of the game: In the Round 28 of the AdmiralBet ABA League Regular Season, Dubai Basketball will be hosting Split at home in their Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.
It’s a very important game especially for the hosts, that are still in the battle for the top spots after the Regular Season and right now they are on a 22:5 record, just two wins behind leading Budućnost VOLI, one win behind second-placed Partizan Mozzart Bet and two wins above the fourth-placed Crvena zvezda Meridianbet, which have played one game less so far. On the other side, Split squad are currently on an 8:19 record, safely away from the danger zone, but no closer to the Playoffs Zone.
Dubai Basketball seem to be unbeatable right now, as they have won 10 games in a row, while on the other end, Split have lost 4 in a row.
The first time the two sides met this season, Dubai prevailed 74:81 in Split.
How will their meeting end this time?
Match-up in focus: Ahead of the Round 28 clash between Dubai Basketball and Split in the AdmiralBet ABA League, a key matchup to watch is between two dynamic guards: Klemen Prepelič of Dubai and Shannon Shorter of Split. Prepelič, a seasoned Slovenian international, joined Dubai Basketball in January 2025. Known for his scoring ability and playmaking, he has quickly become a pivotal figure in Dubai's backcourt and is leading the Dubai side in passing with 4.8 assists dished out this season, while being the third-leading scorer on the team with 10.7 assists made per game. Shorter has been a consistent performer for Split, contributing across multiple facets of the game. His ability to score, facilitate, and rebound makes him a versatile threat on the floor. His leadership and experience are invaluable assets to Split's campaign this season, in which he has been averaging 15.9 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game as Split’s top scorer and rebounder, as well as second-leading scorer.
Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 1:0; In Dubai 0:0.
