Emir Halimić (born 10 August 1970) is a Bosnian retired professional basketball player and current coach. He played as a guard for clubs in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Turkey, France and Hungary and represented the Bosnia and Herzegovina national basketball team at the 1993 EuroBasket. After retiring as a player, Halimić pursued a coaching career and is currently serving as head coach of the Bosnia and Herzegovina women's national basketball team.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 10, 1970 |
| Listed height | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1990–2009 |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| 1990–1993 | Bosna |
| 1994–1995 | Darüşşafaka |
| 1995–1996 | Tuborg |
| 1996 | Bosna |
| 1996–1998 | Tuborg |
| 1998–2000 | Bosna |
| 2000–2001 | Kaposvári |
| 2001–2002 | Le Havre |
| 2002–2004 | Dombóvár |
| 2004 | Szolnoki Olajbányász |
| 2005–2007 | Slavija Sarajevo |
| 2008 | KK Triland |
Playing career
editHalimić began his professional career with Bosna in 1990, where he quickly became a key player. Over the course of his playing career, he had multiple stints at Bosna and played abroad in Turkey with Darüşşafaka[2] and Tuborg, in Hungary with Kaposvári, Dombóvár and Szolnoki Olajbányász, and in France with Le Havre.[3] He also played for Slavija Sarajevo and finished his playing career with KK Triland in 2009.[4]
International
editHalimić was a member of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team and competed at the 1993 European Championship for Men, where the team finished in eighth place in its debut at the tournament.[5]
Coaching career
editAfter the end of his playing career, Halimić completed coaching education and transitioned into coaching. In 2008 he was named Sporting director of Slavija Sarajevo.[6] He worked with youth and senior teams in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including time with young national selections.[7][8] In July 2012 he was appointed coach of KK Bosna Royal.[9] Halimić resigned his post in December of the same year.[10] Halimić was appointed head coach of the Bosnia and Herzegovina women's national basketball team in May 2025, succeeding Drago Karalić.[11]
Personal life
editHalimić also contributed to basketball development in Bosnia and Herzegovina by co-founding a basketball school with former teammates Nenad Marković and Gordan Firić after his retirement.[12]
References
edit- ↑ "Emir Halimić je novi selektor košarkašica Bosne i Hercegovine". Klix.ba. 21 May 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ↑ "Darüssafaka‑Tekfen basketball team roster (Page 4)". Youthbasket.com. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ↑ "STB Le Havre – Saison 2001/2002 roster". stblehavre.com. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ↑ "OKK Slavija 1996 Sarajevo Roster 2006–2007". eurobasket.com. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ↑ "Emir Halimić – FIBA Player Profile". FIBA. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ↑ "Halimicu funkcija u KK Slavija". SportSport.ba. 17 January 2007. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ↑ "Halimić: Biti među 16 u Evropi nije mala stvar". SportSport.ba. 21 August 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ↑ "Halimić: Vjerovali smo ovim momcima". SportSport.ba. 21 August 2014. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ↑ "Halimić novi trener KK Bosna". SportSport.ba. 16 July 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ↑ "Emir Halimić napustio klupu KK Bosna". Klix.ba. 21 May 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ↑ "Emir Halimić je novi selektor košarkašica Bosne i Hercegovine". Klix.ba. 21 May 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ↑ "Početna – Škola košarke GEN". gen.ba. Retrieved 3 February 2026.