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{{Infobox basketball biography
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{{Infobox NBA biography
| name = Damir Krupalija
| name = Damir Krupalija
| image =
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| caption =
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| number =
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| position = [[Small forward]]
| position = [[Sporting director]]
| nickname =
| height_ft = 6
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 9
| height_in = 9
| weight_lb = 232
| weight_lb = 232
| team = Bilbao Basket
| league =
| team = Bosna Royal
| nationality = [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]]
| nationality = Bosnian / American
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1979|6|13}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1979|6|13}}
| birth_place = [[Sarajevo]], [[Socialist Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina|Bosnia and Herzegovina]], [[Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia|Yugoslavia]]
| birth_place = [[Sarajevo]], [[Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia|SFR Yugoslavia]]<br><small>(now [[Bosnia and Herzegovina]])</small>
| college = [[University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign|Illinois]]
| college = [[Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball|Illinois]] (1998–2002)
| high school = [[Boylan Catholic High School]],<br />[[Rockford, Illinois]], [[United States|USA]]
| high_school = [[Boylan Catholic High School|Boylan]] ([[Rockford, Illinois]])
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| career_position = [[Small forward]]
| draft_year = 2002
| career_start = 2002
| career_start = 2002
| career_end = 2016
| former_teams = [[Anwil Wloclawek]] (2002-03)<br>[[Spirou Charleroi]] (2003-07)<br>[[Hyères-Toulon Var Basket]] (2010-11)}}
| years1 = 2002–2003
| team1 = [[Anwil Wloclawek]]
| years2 = 2003–2007
| team2 = [[Spirou Charleroi]]
| years3 = 2007–2010
| team3 = [[JDA Dijon Basket|JDA Dijon]]
| years4 = 2010–2011
| team4 = [[Hyères-Toulon Var Basket|Hyères-Toulon]]
| years5 = 2011
| team5 = [[Bilbao Basket]]
| years6 = 2013
| team6 = [[KK Vogošća|Vogošća]]
| years7 = 2013–2014
| team7 = [[Apollon Limassol BC|Apollon Limassol]]
| years8 = 2014
| team8 = Spirou Charleroi
| years9 = 2014
| team9 = [[SLUC Nancy Basket|SLUC Nancy]]
| years10 = 2015
| team10 = [[KK Bosna Royal|Bosna Royal]]
| years11 = 2015
| team11 = [[Keravnos B.C.|Keravnos]]
| years12= 2015–2016
| team12 = Bosna Royal
| highlights =
* [[Polish Basketball League|Polish League]] champion (2003)
* [[Polish Basketball League Finals MVP|Polish League Finals MVP]] (2003)
* [[Ethias League|Belgian League]] champion (2004)
* [[LNB All-Star Game|French League All-Star]] ([[2008–09 LNB Pro A season|2009]])
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}}


'''Damir Krupalija''' (born June 13, 1979, in [[Sarajevo]], [[Socialist Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina|Bosnia and Herzegovina]], [[Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia|Yugoslavia]]) is a Bosnian professional [[basketball]] player. Krupalija played at the [[University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign|University of Illinois]] in the US from 1998 to 2002. Currently, he is free agent.
'''Damir Krupalija''' (born June 13, 1979) is a Bosnian-American professional [[basketball]] executive and former player. He played [[college basketball]] at [[University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign]].


==Early years==
==Early years==
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==Career==
==Career==
After arriving in the [[United States]], Krupalija attended [[Boylan Catholic High School]] in [[Rockford, Illinois]], where he led the Titan basketball team to a fourth place finish in the 1997 Illinois state tournament. In 1998, he was named an all-state selection by the [[Chicago Tribune]] and [[Associated Press]]. He was also named to the 1996 and 1997 State Farm Holiday Classic All-Tournament teams, and in 2003 was named to the Holiday Classic All-Quarter Century Team voted on by the fans.
After arriving in the [[United States]], Krupalija attended [[Boylan Catholic High School]] in [[Rockford, Illinois]], where he led the Titan basketball team to a fourth-place finish in the 1997 Illinois state tournament. In 1998, he was named an all-state selection by the [[Chicago Tribune]] and [[Associated Press]]. He was also named to the 1996 and 1997 State Farm Holiday Classic All-Tournament teams, and in 2003 was named to the Holiday Classic All-Quarter Century Team voted on by the fans.


After graduating from high school, Krupalija played basketball for the [[University of Illinois]]. Although his career at Illinois was often hampered by injuries, the 6'9" forward was well regarded for his rebounding ability and fiery attitude on the court.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[Chicago Sun-Times]]|author=Gould, Herb|title=Krupalika looks ready for heavier duty|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=CSTB&p_theme=cstb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0F364ACBD6BD1339&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|date=2002-03-10}}</ref> In his senior year (2001–2002), Krupalija, coming off the bench, was named as the Most Valuable Player at the Las Vegas Invitational Tournament.
After graduating from high school, Krupalija played basketball for the [[University of Illinois]]. Although his career at Illinois was often hampered by injuries, the 6'9" forward was well regarded for his rebounding ability and fiery attitude on the court.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[Chicago Sun-Times]]|author=Gould, Herb|title=Krupalika looks ready for heavier duty|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=CSTB&p_theme=cstb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0F364ACBD6BD1339&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM|date=2002-03-10}}</ref> In his senior year (2001–2002), Krupalija, coming off the bench, was named as the Most Valuable Player at the Las Vegas Invitational Tournament.


In 2002, Krupalija moved to [[Poland]], where he played forward for [[Anwil Wloclawek]] and won the 2002-2003 Polish National Championship. The following season he relocated to [[Belgium]] and joined Spirou Charleroi. They won the 2003-2004 Belgian National Championship. He played for Spirou Charleroi until end of 2007 season.
In 2002, Krupalija moved to [[Poland]], where he played forward for [[Anwil Wloclawek]] and won the 2002–03 Polish National Championship. The following season, he relocated to [[Belgium]] and joined Spirou Charleroi. They won the 2003–04 Belgian National Championship. He played for Spirou Charleroi until end of 2007 season.


As of 2010, Krupalija plays for French team [[Hyères-Toulon Var Basket]]. In November 2011, he signs with [[Bilbao Basket]] for a month and a half.
For the 2010–11 season Krupalija signed for [[Hyères-Toulon Var Basket]]. In November 2011, he signs with [[Bilbao Basket]] for a month and a half. At the start of the 2013–14 season, he played for the Cypriot team [[Apollon Limassol BC]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.apollonbc.net/apollonbasket/index.php?option=com_joomsport&task=player&id=58&sid=3&Itemid=85 | publisher = Appolon Limassol | title = Damir Krupalija | accessdate = 2014-03-03 }}</ref>

On March 3, 2014 he returned to Spirou Charleroi, signing a contract for the rest of the season.<ref>[http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/belgium/112622/spirou-charleroi-signs-damir-krupalija.html Spirou Charleroi signs Damir Krupalija]</ref>

On June 5, 2014, he signed with [[SLUC Nancy Basket]] of the [[LNB Pro A]] for the 2014–15 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Officiel : Damir KRUPALIJA au SLUC!|url=http://www.sluc-basket.fr/officiel-damir-krupalija-au-sluc/|language=French|accessdate=June 5, 2014|work=sluc-basket.fr|date=June 5, 2014}}</ref> In January 2015, he left Nancy <ref>[https://www.eurobasket.com/Bosnia/basketball.aspx?NewsID=390682 Damir Krupalija leaves Nancy]</ref> and signed with [[KK Bosna Royal]].<ref>[http://sportsport.ba/bh_kosarka/damir-krupalija-novi-clan-kk-bosna-royal/149608 Damir Krupalija novi član KK Bosna-Royal]</ref> He left Bosna after only three games and signed with [[Keravnos B.C.|Keravnos]] of Cyprus.<ref>[https://www.eurobasket.com/Bosnia/basketball.aspx?NewsID=392766 Keravnos add Krupalija to their roster, ex Bosna-Royal]</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://basketball.eurobasket.com/player/Damir_Krupalija/6158 Eurobasket.com profile]
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{{Bosnia and Herzegovina Squad EuroBasket 2003}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20150209214849/http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/gamecent/p/pid/6020841/playerview.html FIBA.com profile]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130922163057/http://www.fightingillini.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/krupalija_damir00.html Illinois Fighting Bio]

{{PLK Finals MVP}}


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Latest revision as of 14:00, 6 January 2024

Damir Krupalija
Bosna Royal
PositionSporting director
Personal information
Born (1979-06-13) June 13, 1979 (age 44)
Sarajevo, SFR Yugoslavia
(now Bosnia and Herzegovina)
NationalityBosnian / American
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight232 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High schoolBoylan (Rockford, Illinois)
CollegeIllinois (1998–2002)
NBA draft2002: undrafted
Playing career2002–2016
PositionSmall forward
Career history
2002–2003Anwil Wloclawek
2003–2007Spirou Charleroi
2007–2010JDA Dijon
2010–2011Hyères-Toulon
2011Bilbao Basket
2013Vogošća
2013–2014Apollon Limassol
2014Spirou Charleroi
2014SLUC Nancy
2015Bosna Royal
2015Keravnos
2015–2016Bosna Royal
Career highlights and awards

Damir Krupalija (born June 13, 1979) is a Bosnian-American professional basketball executive and former player. He played college basketball at University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign.

Early years[edit]

Krupalija fled his war-torn country in 1992, living in the Czech Republic for three years before coming to the United States in 1995. His parents, Sead and Zora Krupalija, joined him a year later.

Career[edit]

After arriving in the United States, Krupalija attended Boylan Catholic High School in Rockford, Illinois, where he led the Titan basketball team to a fourth-place finish in the 1997 Illinois state tournament. In 1998, he was named an all-state selection by the Chicago Tribune and Associated Press. He was also named to the 1996 and 1997 State Farm Holiday Classic All-Tournament teams, and in 2003 was named to the Holiday Classic All-Quarter Century Team voted on by the fans.

After graduating from high school, Krupalija played basketball for the University of Illinois. Although his career at Illinois was often hampered by injuries, the 6'9" forward was well regarded for his rebounding ability and fiery attitude on the court.[1] In his senior year (2001–2002), Krupalija, coming off the bench, was named as the Most Valuable Player at the Las Vegas Invitational Tournament.

In 2002, Krupalija moved to Poland, where he played forward for Anwil Wloclawek and won the 2002–03 Polish National Championship. The following season, he relocated to Belgium and joined Spirou Charleroi. They won the 2003–04 Belgian National Championship. He played for Spirou Charleroi until end of 2007 season.

For the 2010–11 season Krupalija signed for Hyères-Toulon Var Basket. In November 2011, he signs with Bilbao Basket for a month and a half. At the start of the 2013–14 season, he played for the Cypriot team Apollon Limassol BC.[2]

On March 3, 2014 he returned to Spirou Charleroi, signing a contract for the rest of the season.[3]

On June 5, 2014, he signed with SLUC Nancy Basket of the LNB Pro A for the 2014–15 season.[4] In January 2015, he left Nancy [5] and signed with KK Bosna Royal.[6] He left Bosna after only three games and signed with Keravnos of Cyprus.[7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Gould, Herb (2002-03-10). "Krupalika looks ready for heavier duty". Chicago Sun-Times.
  2. ^ "Damir Krupalija". Appolon Limassol. Retrieved 2014-03-03.
  3. ^ Spirou Charleroi signs Damir Krupalija
  4. ^ "Officiel : Damir KRUPALIJA au SLUC!". sluc-basket.fr (in French). June 5, 2014. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
  5. ^ Damir Krupalija leaves Nancy
  6. ^ Damir Krupalija novi član KK Bosna-Royal
  7. ^ Keravnos add Krupalija to their roster, ex Bosna-Royal

External links[edit]

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