Dubai Basketball extend contract with head coach Jurica Golemac until 2028

Fresh off an emphatic 24-point win against reigning EuroLeague champions, Fenerbahçe, Dubai Basketball announce that Head Coach Jurica Golemac has extended his contract with the club until 2028.

The Slovenian coach, who joined Dubai Basketball in 2024, has been a key figure in the club’s rapid rise on the regional and European stage. Last season, Golemac guided the team through an outstanding campaign, finishing the AdmiralBet ABA League Regular Season with a 25–5 record and leading Dubai to the Playoff Semifinals in their debut year in the competition.

This season, Dubai Basketball have continued their strong momentum under Golemac’s leadership. The team currently holds a 2–2 record in the EuroLeague, with notable victories against Partizan Mozzart Bet and Fenerbahçe, and remains undefeated in the AdmiralBet ABA League (2–0) after wins over Split and Borac Mozzart.

Coach Golemac has been an instrumental figure for the city, creating history as the first home team representing Dubai to compete in two international leagues. Coach’s vision has driven the team to monumental moments in the city and abroad, effectively establishing Dubai as a top contender in just their first two seasons of competing.

“I’m very thankful to the Club for the trust and confidence they’ve shown in me,” said Jurica Golemac. “I feel very motivated to keep growing together with Dubai Basketball. We’re building something special here — a team that competes at the highest level and makes our fans proud every single day.”

“This decision was made weeks ago, and we are announcing it today,” added General Manager Dejan Kamenjašević. “We want Jurica to continue leading this project. He is the ideal person for our long-term vision — ambitious, professional, and deeply committed to our philosophy. Our goal is to improve every year, and with Jurica we know the project is in the right hands.”