Buducnost VOLI confirmed a two‑year contract extension with head coach Andrej Žakelj, who took over the squad in November 2023. Under his guidance the club reached the ABA League final last season and Žakelj was named Coach of the Year for 2024/25 – a result that backs the renewal.
What happened?
The club officially announced that Žakelj signed a new deal for another two seasons. The announcement came after the team finished fourth in the ABA regular season, then knocked out opponents in the quarter‑final and semi‑final rounds. In the final they fell to Partizan, but the performance was strong enough to earn him the Coach of the Year award.
Why does it matter for Buducnost VOLI?
The extension signals stability in the coaching staff and allows the continued development of the tactical system Žakelj implements. Players such as Nikola Jokić and Marko Gudurić (example) have already shown offensive growth, while defensive blocks and fast break transitions become a hallmark of Buducnost.
| Season | Achievement |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | ABA League Final |
| 2024/25 | ABA League Coach of the Year |
What comes next?
In the upcoming seasons Žakelj plans to strengthen the rotation with additional signings and push the squad onto the European stage. Emphasis will be on improving perimeter FG% and cutting turnovers in the fourth quarters. Fans will watch how the team tackles the challenges in EuroLeague qualifiers, and the coach promises to work on greater cohesion between playoff and regular‑season play.
And so the club looks ahead to a campaign where every rebound, assist and three‑point shot matters for a deeper playoff run.