DUBAI: Fresh from an emphatic 24-point win against reigning EuroLeague champions Fenerbahce, Dubai Basketball announced on Wednesday that Head Coach Jurica Golemac will have his contract extended to 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 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 hold a 2–2 record in the EuroLeague, with notable victories against Partizan and Fenerbahce, and remain undefeated in the ABA League (2–0) after wins over Split and Borac Cacak.

Golemac has created history by having the first home team representing Dubai to compete in two international leagues, in just two seasons.

“I’m very thankful to the club for the trust and confidence they’ve shown in me,” said 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,” said General Manager Dejan Kamenjasevic on Wednesday.

“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.”

Dubai Basketball face FC Barcelona at the Coca-Cola Arena on Thursday, Oct. 16.