Dusko Ivanovic ready to return to the bench: Russian team Zenit St. Petersburg discusses last details with veteran coach

Veteran coach Dusko Ivanovic is one step closer to becoming the new head coach of Zenit St. Petersburg.

The Montenegrin coach is ready to return after his last stint in Italy at Virtus Bologna.

As Artem Komarov anticipated, Zenit St. Petersburg had Dusko Ivanovic as their first option, and the two sides are very close to reaching an agreement.
A final agreement is likely to be reached in the coming days, and there is confidence.

Duško Ivanović is one of the most respected coaches in European basketball history. After a successful playing career with clubs such as Jugoplastika Split and Fribourg Olympic, he transitioned into coaching in the 1990s. Ivanović built his reputation through successful stints with TAU Cerámica, FC Barcelona, Panathinaikos, and Baskonia, winning multiple domestic league and cup titles.

Known for his demanding coaching style, defensive intensity, and player development, Ivanović has consistently led teams to success in top European competitions, including several deep runs in the EuroLeague. Throughout his career, he has been recognized as one of the most influential and accomplished coaches in European basketball, earning numerous Coach of the Year awards and championship trophies across different countries.