Cibona becomes a desirable prospect after title win and investor announcement; here's who they want to sign

Basketball club Cibona is in the thick of preparations for the upcoming season, with sports director Marin Rozić working diligently to assemble a competitive squad. Despite the senior basketball season winding down, the club is actively negotiating with potential new signings and aiming to retain some of its current players.

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Having two teams would be more expensive, and infrastructure also presents an additional problem, so we decided on an expanded roster of 14 to 15 players.

Cibona is looking to strengthen its roster with a focus on Croatian talent, with players like Badžim and Sikirić reportedly on their wish list. The club also aims to bring in foreign players to fill key positions, specifically seeking a starting point guard, a combo guard, and a center capable of playing the power forward position. Players like Palokaj, Hepi, Serdarušić, Radovčić, and Lončar are also mentioned as potential targets.

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We are trying to bring in every available Croatian player who is at the level we need. But none of this is finalized.

With the club set to participate in three competitions, including the FIBA Champions League and the ABA League, a larger squad is necessary. Cibona has opted for an expanded roster of 14 to 15 players rather than forming a separate B team, which would be too costly and logistically challenging. Young players like Bubalo, Katanović, and Bart are confirmed to be staying due to existing contracts.

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We lost Šiško, so we are looking for a starting point guard, then a combo guard, and a center who can also cover the power forward position.

Rozić acknowledged the demanding schedule ahead, noting that Cibona's participation in three competitions is a decision made by the club's management. He expressed that the situation is better than last year, but highlighted the difficulty of team building without knowing the competition schedule and available resources early on. He also emphasized the growing prestige of the FIBA Champions League and the strength of the ABA League, considered the third-strongest club league in Europe.

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It is literally like that. Last summer it was very difficult to attract players, while this year they are much more...