Dejan Radonjić

For footballer, see Dejan Radonjić (footballer).
Dejan Radonjić
Radonjić with Bahçeşehir Koleji in 2024
Bahçeşehir Koleji
PositionHead coach
LeagueBSL
Personal information
Born (1970-02-02) 2 February 1970 (age 54)
Titograd, SR Montenegro, Yugoslavia
NationalityMontenegrin
Listed height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Career information
NBA draft1992: undrafted
Playing career1990–2004
PositionPoint guard
Coaching career2005–present
Career history
As player:
1990–1991Lovćen
1991–1993Budućnost
1993–1994Profikolor
1995–1997Lovćen
1997–1998FMP
1998–2002Budućnost
2002–2004NIS Vojvodina
As coach:
2005–2013Budućnost
2013–2017Crvena Zvezda
2018–2020Bayern Munich
2020–2022Crvena Zvezda
2022–2023Panathinaikos
2023–presentBahçeşehir Koleji
Career highlights and awards
As player:

As head coach:

Radonjić with Crvena zvezda in Skopje against MZT in 2013

Dejan Radonjić (Serbian Cyrillic: Дејан Радоњић; born 2 February 1970) is a Montenegrin professional basketball coach and former basketball player. He is the current head coach for Bahçeşehir Koleji of the BSL.

Standing at 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in), he played in the point guard position for Lovćen, Budućnost, Profikolor, FMP Železnik, and NIS Vojvodina. He won three YUBA League championships and a Yugoslav Cup with Budućnost. He retired as a player with NIS Vojvodina in 2004.

Radonjić became the head coach for Budućnost in 2005. Until 2012, he won seven consecutive Montenegrin League championships and six consecutive Montenegrin Cup tournaments with Budućnost. In 2013, Radonjić joined Serbian team Crvena zvezda. Until 2017, he won both the Adriatic League and Serbian League championships the same 3-in-a-row sequence, as well as three Serbian Cup tournaments. Thereafter, he coached German team Bayern Munich in three seasons, winning two German League championships. In 2021, he returned to Crvena Zvezda.

Playing career

A point guard, Radonjić played 14 seasons in the YUBA League system between 1990 and 2004. During his playing days, he played for Lovćen, Budućnost, Profikolor, FMP Železnik, and NIS Vojvodina. During his second stint with Budućnost (1998–2002), he won three National championships and a Yugoslav Cup. He retired as a player with NIS Vojvodina in 2004.

Coaching career

Budućnost (2005–2013)

Radonjić began his coaching career back in 2005 at well-known Montenegrin team Budućnost. With them he won seven consecutive Montenegrin League championships, as well as six Montenegrin Cups.

Crvena zvezda (2013–2017)

In April 2013, following the departure of Vlada Vukoičić, he became the head coach of the Serbian team Crvena zvezda.[1] On 30 June 2015, he signed a two-year extension with Crvena zvezda.[2]

Bayern Munich (2018–2020)

On 2 April 2018, Radonjić was named the head coach of the German team Bayern Munich, after dismissal of Aleksandar Đorđević.[3][4][5] On 7 January 2020, Bayern Munich released head coach Radonjić.[6]

Crvena zvezda (2020–2022)

On 25 December 2020, Radonjić became the head coach of Crvena zvezda for the second time.[7][8][9] On 14 February 2021, Radonjić won his fourth Serbian Cup title following a 73–60 win over Mega Soccerbet in the Final.[10]

On 19 February 2022, Radonjić won his 300th game for Crvena zvezda, in a 72–53 win over Mega Mozzart.[11]

Panathinaikos (2022–2023)

On 30 June 2022 Radonjić signed a two-year deal with Panathinaikos of the Greek Basket League and the EuroLeague.[12] After poor performance, results and failing to advance in Euroleague play-offs for third year in row, on 21 February 2023 he was fired from Panathinaikos.[13]

Bahçeşehir Koleji (2023–present)

On 27 December 2023 he signed with Bahçeşehir Koleji of the BSL.[14] Dejan Radonjic's team Bahçeşehir Koleji took the second place of 2023-24 FIBA Europe Cup trophy against Chemnitz Niners in the final. [15]

National team coaching career

In 2011, Radonjić had a short stint as the head coach of the Montenegrin national basketball team.

Career achievements and awards

Player
Coach

Coaching record

EuroLeague

Legend
G Games coached W Games won L Games lost W–L % Win-loss %

Note: The EuroLeague is not the only competition in which the team played during the season. He also coached in domestic competition, and regional competition if applicable.

Team Year G W L W–L% Result
Crvena zvezda 2013–14 10 4 6 .400 Eliminated in the group stage
2014–15 24 10 14 .417 Eliminated in Top 16 stage
2015–16 27 12 15 .444 Eliminated in Quarterfinal Playoffs
2016–17 30 16 14 .533 Eliminated in the regular season
Bayern Munich 2018–19 30 14 16 .467 Eliminated in the regular season
2019–20 17 6 11 .353 Sacked
Crvena zvezda 2020–21 18 5 13 .278 Eliminated in the regular season
2021–22 33 14 19 .424 Eliminated in the regular season
Panathinaikos 2022–23 24 8 16 .333 Sacked
Career 213 89 124 .418

Adriatic League

Legend
Regular season G Games coached W Games won L Games lost W–L % Win–loss %
Playoffs PG Playoff games PW Playoff wins PL Playoff losses PW–L % Playoff win–loss %
Team Year G W L W–L% Finish PG PW PL PW–L% Result
Budućnost 2006–07 26 16 10 .615 5th — — — — Missed Final Four
Budućnost 2007–08 26 15 11 .577 6th 3 1 2 .333 Lost in First Round
Budućnost 2008–09 26 15 11 .577 6th — — — — Missed Final Four
Budućnost 2009–10 26 15 11 .577 5th — — — — Missed Final Four
Budućnost 2010–11 26 15 11 .577 4th 1 0 1 .000 Lost in Semifinals
Budućnost 2011–12 26 18 8 .615 4th 1 0 1 .000 Lost in Semifinals
Budućnost 2012–13 26 16 10 .615 5th — — — — Missed Final Four
Crvena zvezda 2013–14 26 22 4 .817 1st 1 0 1 .000 Lost in Semifinals
Crvena zvezda 2014–15 26 24 2 .923 1st 8 6 2 .750 Won Championship
Crvena zvezda 2015–16 26 20 6 .769 2nd 5 5 0 1.000 Won Championship
Crvena zvezda 2016–17 26 25 1 .962 1st 6 5 1 .833 Won Championship
Crvena zvezda 2020–21 16 14 2 .875 1st 8 5 3 .625 Won Championship
Career 302 215 87 .712 33 22 11 .667

Personal life

His son Petar is a basketball coach.[16]

See also

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References

  1. ^ "Zvezda potvrdila: Radonjić novi trener!". mondo.rs (in Serbian). April 15, 2013. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
  2. ^ "Crvena Zvezda signs Dejan Radonjic to a contract extension". sportando.com. June 30, 2015. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
  3. ^ "ZVANIČNO Dejan Radonjić novi trener Bajerna". sport.blic.rs. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  4. ^ "Dejan Radonjić novi trener Bayern Münchena". sportnet.rtl.hr. Archived from the original on April 3, 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  5. ^ "Dejan Radonjic Takes over As Head Coach of the Ballers". fcb-basketball.de. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  6. ^ "Bayern releases head coach Radonjic". euroleague.net. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
  7. ^ "Crvena Zvezda reunites with coach Radonjic". euroleague.net. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  8. ^ "ZVANIČNO: Radonjić je Zvezdin!". mozzartsport.com. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  9. ^ "Dejan Radonjić i zvanično ponovo na klupi Crvene zvezde!". kkcrvenazvezda.rs. December 25, 2020. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  10. ^ "Radonjićeva disertacija, kup je Zvezdin!". mozzartsport.com. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
  11. ^ "B92.net na Kupu Koraća: "Đavolja zakucavanja" i Radonjićevih 300". b92.net. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  12. ^ Panathinaikos officially signs Dejan Radonjic as head coach
  13. ^ Panathinaikos terminates Randonjic contract
  14. ^ Maggi, Alessandro (December 27, 2023). "Dejan Radonjic is officially the new coach of Bahcesehir". Sportando. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  15. ^ "Chemnitz Niners crowned FIBA Europe Cup champion against Radonjic's team". basketnews.com. 2024-04-24.
  16. ^ "Radonjić junior dobio Partizan". mozzartsport.com. Retrieved 11 March 2021.