Predrag Stojančev (born April 17, 1980) is a Serbian professional basketball coach and former player.[1] He is currently the head coach for Selenge Bodons of Mongolian Premier League.[2] During his career, he has worked in Serbia, Malta, China, and Mongolia.
Predrag Stojančev | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 17, 1980 |
| Occupation | Basketball coach |
| Career history | |
| 1990–1999 | Crvena zvezda (youth) |
| 1999–2003 | Mladost Zemun |
| Coaching career | |
| 2003–2005 | KK Zvezdara |
| 2005–2007 | BC Eurobasket (Malta) |
| 2007–2011 | KK Stari DIF |
| 2011–2016 | KK Zvezdara |
| 2013–2014 | University of Belgrade |
| 2016–2017 | Xiamen University |
| 2017–2023 | Shanghai Sharks (youth/asst.) |
| 2023–2024 | Bishrelt Metal |
| 2024–present | Selenge Bodons |
| Career highlights | |
As a player:
As a coach:
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| Medals | |
Playing career
editStojančev developed in the youth system of KK Crvena zvezda (1990–1999). He was part of the generation that became the FR Yugoslavia U18 champion in 1998, playing alongside future NBA players Vladimir Radmanović and Miloš Vujanić. He continued his professional career with KK Mladost Zemun under coach Aleksandar Kesar.
Coaching career
editEarly years in Serbia
editStojančev began his coaching career at KK Zvezdara (2003–2005), where he coached Bogdan Bogdanović during the player's early development.[1] After a stint in Malta, he returned to Belgrade to lead KK Stari DIF, achieving two consecutive promotions from the fifth to the third tier of Serbian basketball. In 2009, he was named Coach of the Year in his category.
As the head coach of the University of Belgrade national team, he won a bronze medal at the 2013 European Universities Basketball Championship in Split.[3]
China
editIn 2016, Stojančev moved to China to lead Xiamen University to the Fujian Provincial Championship. From 2017 to 2023, he worked at the development center of the Shanghai Sharks, coaching the youth teams and serving as an assistant for the senior team.
Mongolia
editIn October 2023, he was appointed head coach of Bishrelt Metal in Mongolia. He led the team to the finals of the Mongolian Premier League (MBA) and participated in the Basketball Champions League Asia qualifiers.[4]
In September 2024, Stojančev became the head coach of Selenge Bodons.[5] The club's signing of four-time NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins brought significant international attention to the team under Stojančev's leadership.[6][1][7]
Achievements
edit- FR Yugoslavia U18 Champion (as a player): 1998
- European Universities Championship Bronze medal: 2013
- Fujian Provincial Champion: 2016–17
- Mongolian League Runner-up: 2024
- Mongolian League All-Star Coach: 2024
- Mongolian League All-Star Coach: 2025
References
edit- 1 2 3 "From SKK Zvezdara to China and Mongolian league". Eurobasket.com. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
- ↑ "Selenge tabs coach Predrag Stojancev". Asia-Basket. September 20, 2024. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
- ↑ "12th European Universities Basketball Championship - Results". EUSA. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
- ↑ "Coach Profile: Predrag Stojancev". Asia-Basket. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
- ↑ "Сэлэнгэ Бодонс баг Серби мэргэжилтэн Predrag Stojancev-тай гурван жилийн гэрээ үзэглэлээ". msports.mn (in Mongolian). Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ↑ "DeMarcus Cousins igra u Mongoliji, trener mu Srbin". Kurir (in Serbian). January 12, 2025. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ↑ "Srpski trener u Mongoliji trenira svetskog i olimpijskog šampiona". Kurir (in Serbian). April 1, 2025. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
External links
edit- Official announcement regarding DeMarcus Cousins and the coaching staff at Selenge Bodons Facebook page