Djordje Jovičić
| Converge FiberXers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Active consultant |
| League | PBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 18, 1976 |
| Nationality | Serbian |
| Career history | |
Coaching | |
| 2022–2023 | Pelita Jaya |
| 2025–present | Converge FiberXers (consultant) |
Djordje Jovičić (born 18 May 1976)[1] is a Serbian basketball coach currently serving as a consultant for the Converge FiberXers of the Philippine Basketball Association.[2]
Education
Djordje Jovičić attended the University of Belgrade from 1995 to 2000 where he pursued a degree in sport and physical education. He received a masters' degree in basketball at the Basketball Academy Belgrade.[3]
Career
Jovičić worked in several countries like his home country Serbia, Romania, China, Indonesia, and in the Philippines. He served on his home country's different youth basketball clubs.[4] He also coaching some youth clubs in pampanga.[5]
In October 2022, Jovičić was appointed as head coach of Pelita Jaya in the lead up to the 2023 season of the Indonesian Basketball League.[6][7] The team lost to Prawira Bandung in the finals. Jovičić left the team by the end of 2023.[8]
In September 2025, Jovičić was hired as consultant of Converge FiberXers of the Philippine Basketball Association, joining another fellow Serbian coach Rajko Toroman.[9][10][5]
References
- ^ "Djordje Jovicic () - Basketball Stats, Height, Age". FIBA Basketball. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ^ Magallon, Reynald I. (10 September 2025). "Converge builds up think tank". Manila Bulletin.
- ^ Nodisa, Tora. "Djordje Jovicic Tangani Pelita Jaya, Menambah Daftar Pelatih Serbia di IBL". MainBasket (in Indonesian). Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ Terrado, Reuben (9 September 2025). "Delta brings in Toroman, Jovicic as Converge team consultants". Spin.ph. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ a b Ulanday, John Bryan (11 September 2025). "Toroman, Jovicic hinugot ng Converge" [Toroman, Jovicic tapped by Converge]. Tempo (in Filipino). The Philippine Star. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "Welcome our new head coach Djordje Jovicic!". Pelita Jaya Basketball Club. 5 October 2022. Archived from the original on 22 October 2025. Retrieved 22 October 2025 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Jelang IBL 2023: Pelita Jaya Umumkan Djordje Jovicic sebagai Pelatih Anyar". Skor.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ "Djordje Jovicic Hengkang, Pelita Jaya Makin Misterius" (in Indonesian). Indonesia Basketball League. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ "PBA: Converge aims for breakthrough under new coach". INQUIRER.net. 8 September 2025. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "Converge taps Toroman, Jovicic to help Pineda run the team". Tempo. 10 September 2025.