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{{short description|Serbian basketball player}}
{{Infobox basketball biography
{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = Bojan Popović
| name = Bojan Popović
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| career_start = 2001
| career_start = 2001
| career_end = 2015
| career_end = 2015
| years1 = 2001–2005 | team1 = [[KK FMP|FMP Železnik]]
| years1 = 2001–2005 | team1 = [[KK FMP (1991–2011)|FMP Železnik]]
| years2 = 2005–2007 | team2 = [[MBC Dynamo Moscow|Dynamo Moscow]]
| years2 = 2005–2007 | team2 = [[MBC Dynamo Moscow|Dynamo Moscow]]
| years3 = 2007–2008 | team3 = [[CB Málaga|Unicaja Malaga]]
| years3 = 2007–2008 | team3 = [[CB Málaga|Unicaja Malaga]]
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==Professional career==
==Professional career==
Popović is a product of [[KK FMP|FMP]]'s youth system. After spending four years as a professional at the club from Belgrade's suburb of Železnik, winning one [[Kup Radivoja Koraća|Serbian Cup]] and [[Liga ABA|Adriatic League]] trophy, he signed a contract with [[Russian Professional Basketball League|Russian PBL]] team [[MBC Dynamo Moscow|Dynamo Moscow]].<ref>[http://www.b92.net/sport/kosarka/vesti.php?yyyy=2005&mm=07&dd=08&nav_id=172185 Bojan Popović u Dinamu iz Moskve] {{sr icon}}</ref> His good performances led the team to the [[Euroleague 2006–07 quarterfinals|Euroleague quarterfinals]], where they lost to [[Panathinaikos BC|Panathinaikos]], which eventually won the cup.
Popović is a product of the [[KK FMP (1991–2011)|FMP]]'s youth system. After spending four years as a professional at the club from Belgrade's suburb of Železnik, winning one [[Kup Radivoja Koraća|Serbian Cup]] and [[Liga ABA|Adriatic League]] trophy, he signed a contract with [[Russian Professional Basketball League|Russian PBL]] team [[MBC Dynamo Moscow|Dynamo Moscow]].<ref>[http://www.b92.net/sport/kosarka/vesti.php?yyyy=2005&mm=07&dd=08&nav_id=172185 Bojan Popović u Dinamu iz Moskve] {{in lang|sr}}</ref> His good performances led the team to the [[Euroleague 2006–07 quarterfinals|Euroleague quarterfinals]], where they lost to [[Panathinaikos BC|Panathinaikos]], which eventually won the cup.


Next season Bojan signed with [[Liga ACB|ACB]] and [[Euroleague]] team [[CB Málaga|Unicaja Malaga]] and a season later he stayed in Spain, playing for [[San Sebastián Gipuzkoa BC|San Sebastian Bruesa]].
Next season Bojan signed with [[Liga ACB|ACB]] and [[Euroleague]] team [[CB Málaga|Unicaja Malaga]] and a season later he stayed in Spain, playing for [[San Sebastián Gipuzkoa BC|San Sebastian Bruesa]].
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In summer 2009, Popović signed with Lithuanian club [[BC Lietuvos rytas|Lietuvos rytas]]. On November 2, 2009, Popovic won the [[Euroleague MVP of the Month]] award for the month of October.<ref>[http://www.euroleague.net/news/i/60396/euroleague-october-mvp-bojan-popovic-lietuvos-rytas Euroleague October MVP: Bojan Popovic, Lietuvos Rytas]</ref> Despite his good performances, rytas failed to qualify to the Top 16 and was eliminated from the euroleague for that season. Nonetheless his abilities earned him a contract with [[Euroleague 2009–10 Regular Season Group B|Regular Season Group B]] rivals [[Efes Pilsen S.K.|Efes Pilsen]],<ref>[http://www.euroleague.net/news/i/65497/180/efes-pilsen-tabs-october-mvp-popovic Efes Pilsen tabs October MVP Popovic]</ref> but he failed to accomplish his early year performance at the Top 16.
In summer 2009, Popović signed with Lithuanian club [[BC Lietuvos rytas|Lietuvos rytas]]. On November 2, 2009, Popovic won the [[Euroleague MVP of the Month]] award for the month of October.<ref>[http://www.euroleague.net/news/i/60396/euroleague-october-mvp-bojan-popovic-lietuvos-rytas Euroleague October MVP: Bojan Popovic, Lietuvos Rytas]</ref> Despite his good performances, rytas failed to qualify to the Top 16 and was eliminated from the euroleague for that season. Nonetheless his abilities earned him a contract with [[Euroleague 2009–10 Regular Season Group B|Regular Season Group B]] rivals [[Efes Pilsen S.K.|Efes Pilsen]],<ref>[http://www.euroleague.net/news/i/65497/180/efes-pilsen-tabs-october-mvp-popovic Efes Pilsen tabs October MVP Popovic]</ref> but he failed to accomplish his early year performance at the Top 16.


On 25 August 2010, Popovic signed a one-year contract with [[KK Partizan]].<ref>[http://www.euroleague.net/news/i/75072/partizan-tabs-veteran-guard-popovic Partizan tabs veteran guard Popovic]</ref> However, Partizan broke the contract only 20 days after signing it, because "he did not fit in the concept of playing".<ref>[http://www.euroleague.net/news/i/75748/partizan-mt-s-releases-popovic Partizan mt:s releases Popovic]</ref> On November 22, 2010 he signed a three-month contract with [[CB Sevilla|Cajasol Sevilla]] in Spain.<ref>[http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eurocup/news/i/79018/cajasol-retools-with-popovic-at-point Cajasol retools with Popovic at point]</ref> In March 2011 he signed with [[CB Lucentum Alicante|Meridiano Alicante]] until the end of the season.<ref>[http://www.diariodesevilla.es/article/deportes/922260/popovic/se/para/alicante.html Popovic se para en Alicante] {{es icon}}</ref>
On 25 August 2010, Popovic signed a one-year contract with [[KK Partizan]].<ref>[http://www.euroleague.net/news/i/75072/partizan-tabs-veteran-guard-popovic Partizan tabs veteran guard Popovic]</ref> However, Partizan broke the contract only 20 days after signing it, because "he did not fit in the concept of playing".<ref>[http://www.euroleague.net/news/i/75748/partizan-mt-s-releases-popovic Partizan mt:s releases Popovic]</ref> On November 22, 2010 he signed a three-month contract with [[CB Sevilla|Cajasol Sevilla]] in Spain.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150402141834/http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eurocup/news/i/79018/cajasol-retools-with-popovic-at-point Cajasol retools with Popovic at point]</ref> In March 2011 he signed with [[CB Lucentum Alicante|Meridiano Alicante]] until the end of the season.<ref>[http://www.diariodesevilla.es/article/deportes/922260/popovic/se/para/alicante.html Popovic se para en Alicante] {{in lang|es}}</ref>


On October 12, 2011 he signed a one-year contract with [[KK Crvena zvezda|Crvena zvezda]].<ref>[http://www.kkcrvenazvezda.rs/index.php/article/bojan-popovic-u-crveno-belom Bojan Popović u crveno-belom] {{sr icon}}</ref> He finished the year with averages of 7 points and 3.5 assists in the [[2011–12 Liga ABA|Adriatic league]].
On October 12, 2011 he signed a one-year contract with [[KK Crvena zvezda|Crvena zvezda]].<ref>[http://www.kkcrvenazvezda.rs/index.php/article/bojan-popovic-u-crveno-belom Bojan Popović u crveno-belom] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111023072316/http://www.kkcrvenazvezda.rs/index.php/article/bojan-popovic-u-crveno-belom |date=2011-10-23 }} {{in lang|sr}}</ref> He finished the year with averages of 7 points and 3.5 assists in the [[2011–12 Liga ABA|Adriatic league]].


In January 2013 he signed with Bulgarian team [[PBC Lukoil Academic]] until the end of season.<ref>[http://www.b92.net/sport/kosarka/vesti.php?yyyy=2013&mm=01&dd=09&nav_id=675884 Bojan Popović potpisao za Lukoil] {{sr icon}}</ref> In January 2014, he signed with the Romanian team [[CSU Asesoft Ploieşti]] for the rest of the season.<ref>[http://www.sportrevolution.ro/bojan-popovic-noul-transfer-al-lui-asesoft-ploiesti/ Bojan Popovic, noul transfer al lui Asesoft Ploiești] {{ro icon}}</ref>
In January 2013 he signed with Bulgarian team [[PBC Lukoil Academic]] until the end of season.<ref>[http://www.b92.net/sport/kosarka/vesti.php?yyyy=2013&mm=01&dd=09&nav_id=675884 Bojan Popović potpisao za Lukoil] {{in lang|sr}}</ref> In January 2014, he signed with the Romanian team [[CSU Asesoft Ploieşti]] for the rest of the season.<ref>[http://www.sportrevolution.ro/bojan-popovic-noul-transfer-al-lui-asesoft-ploiesti/ Bojan Popovic, noul transfer al lui Asesoft Ploiești] {{in lang|ro}}</ref>


In February 2015, he signed with [[Trefl Sopot]] of the [[Polish Basketball League]].<ref>[http://www.eurobasket.com/Serbia/basketball.asp?NewsID=393444 Trefl Sopot inks Bojan Popovic]</ref>
In February 2015, he signed with [[Trefl Sopot]] of the [[Polish Basketball League]].<ref>[https://www.eurobasket.com/Serbia/basketball.aspx?NewsID=393444 Trefl Sopot inks Bojan Popovic]</ref>


==Serbian national team==
==Serbian national team==
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== See also ==
* [[List of Serbia men's national basketball team players]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://archive.is/20131025150214/http://www.abaliga.com/player/356 Bojan Popović] at abaliga.com
* [https://archive.today/20131025150214/http://www.abaliga.com/player/356 Bojan Popović] at abaliga.com
* [http://www.acb.com/jugador.php?id=BEB Bojan Popović] at acb.com
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20101222013943/http://www.acb.com/jugador.php?id=BEB Bojan Popović] at acb.com
* [http://basketball.eurobasket.com/player/Bojan_Popovic/49369 Bojan Popović] at eurobasket.com
* [http://basketball.eurobasket.com/player/Bojan_Popovic/49369 Bojan Popović] at eurobasket.com
* [http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=BOV#!biography Bojan Popović] at euroleague.net
* [http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=BOV#!biography Bojan Popović] at euroleague.net
* [http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/gamecent/p/pid/6008684/playerview.html Bojan Popović] at fiba.com
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20151230160934/http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/gamecent/p/pid/6008684/playerview.html Bojan Popović] at fiba.com


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Latest revision as of 00:23, 25 April 2024

Bojan Popović
Personal information
Born (1983-02-13) February 13, 1983 (age 41)
Belgrade, SR Serbia, SFR Yugoslavia
NationalitySerbian
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
NBA draft2005: undrafted
Playing career2001–2015
PositionPoint guard
Career history
2001–2005FMP Železnik
2005–2007Dynamo Moscow
2007–2008Unicaja Malaga
2008–2009San Sebastian Bruesa
2009–2010Lietuvos rytas
2010Efes Pilsen
2010–2011Cajasol Sevilla
2011Meridiano Alicante
2011–2012Crvena zvezda
2013Lukoil Academic
2014CSU Asesoft Ploieşti
2015Trefl Sopot
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Representing  Serbia and Montenegro
Universiade
Gold medal – first place 2003 Daegu Team Competition
Representing  Serbia
FIBA European Championship
Silver medal – second place 2009 Poland National Team

Bojan Popović (Serbian: Бојан Поповић; born February 13, 1983) is a Serbian former professional basketball player. He also represented the Serbian national basketball team internationally. He is a 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) tall point guard.

Professional career[edit]

Popović is a product of the FMP's youth system. After spending four years as a professional at the club from Belgrade's suburb of Železnik, winning one Serbian Cup and Adriatic League trophy, he signed a contract with Russian PBL team Dynamo Moscow.[1] His good performances led the team to the Euroleague quarterfinals, where they lost to Panathinaikos, which eventually won the cup.

Next season Bojan signed with ACB and Euroleague team Unicaja Malaga and a season later he stayed in Spain, playing for San Sebastian Bruesa.

In summer 2009, Popović signed with Lithuanian club Lietuvos rytas. On November 2, 2009, Popovic won the Euroleague MVP of the Month award for the month of October.[2] Despite his good performances, rytas failed to qualify to the Top 16 and was eliminated from the euroleague for that season. Nonetheless his abilities earned him a contract with Regular Season Group B rivals Efes Pilsen,[3] but he failed to accomplish his early year performance at the Top 16.

On 25 August 2010, Popovic signed a one-year contract with KK Partizan.[4] However, Partizan broke the contract only 20 days after signing it, because "he did not fit in the concept of playing".[5] On November 22, 2010 he signed a three-month contract with Cajasol Sevilla in Spain.[6] In March 2011 he signed with Meridiano Alicante until the end of the season.[7]

On October 12, 2011 he signed a one-year contract with Crvena zvezda.[8] He finished the year with averages of 7 points and 3.5 assists in the Adriatic league.

In January 2013 he signed with Bulgarian team PBC Lukoil Academic until the end of season.[9] In January 2014, he signed with the Romanian team CSU Asesoft Ploieşti for the rest of the season.[10]

In February 2015, he signed with Trefl Sopot of the Polish Basketball League.[11]

Serbian national team[edit]

Popović has also been a member of the senior men's Serbian national team. He played at the EuroBasket 2009, where he won the silver medal.

Euroleague career statistics[edit]

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field-goal percentage  3P%  3-point field-goal percentage  FT%  Free-throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  PIR  Performance Index Rating
 Bold  Career high
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG PIR
2006–07 Dynamo Moscow 22 22 25.5 .444 .271 .839 2.9 1.9 1.7 .0 10.7 12.8
2007–08 Unicaja Málaga 20 5 15.4 .275 .303 .863 1.7 1.5 .5 .0 3.6 3.5
2009–10 Lietuvos rytas 10 9 32.0 .353 .265 .833 2.4 5.4 2.4 .2 11.2 13.6
2009–10 Efes Pilsen 6 0 13.1 .500 .000 .889 2 1.3 .6 .0 3.3 4.8

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Bojan Popović u Dinamu iz Moskve (in Serbian)
  2. ^ Euroleague October MVP: Bojan Popovic, Lietuvos Rytas
  3. ^ Efes Pilsen tabs October MVP Popovic
  4. ^ Partizan tabs veteran guard Popovic
  5. ^ Partizan mt:s releases Popovic
  6. ^ Cajasol retools with Popovic at point
  7. ^ Popovic se para en Alicante (in Spanish)
  8. ^ Bojan Popović u crveno-belom Archived 2011-10-23 at the Wayback Machine (in Serbian)
  9. ^ Bojan Popović potpisao za Lukoil (in Serbian)
  10. ^ Bojan Popovic, noul transfer al lui Asesoft Ploiești (in Romanian)
  11. ^ Trefl Sopot inks Bojan Popovic

External links[edit]

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