Predrag Šarić

Predrag Šarić "Šiši" (born November 20, 1959) is a Croatian former professional basketball player. In his career, he played for Šibenka, Zadar, and Triglav Osiguranje Rijeka. He also played for the Yugoslavia national team six times.[1]

Predrag Šarić
Personal information
Born (1959-11-20) November 20, 1959
Šibenik, PR Croatia, FPR Yugoslavia
NationalityCroatian
Listed height2.00 m (6 ft 7 in)
Career information
NBA draft1981 / Undrafted
Playing career1974–1997
PositionSmall forward
Number13
Career history
1974–1988Šibenka
1988–1990Zadar
1990–1992Šibenka
1992–1994Zadar
1994–1997Triglav Osiguranje Rijeka
Career highlights and awards

Playing career

Šarić, in his pro career, played for Šibenka in the 1980s with Dražen Petrović,[2] becoming Yugoslav First League runner-up in 1983. He also played two times in the Korać Cup final games against Limoges, which beat them both times.[2] Later, Šarić played for Zadar and Triglav Osiguranje Rijeka, where he had played with famous Yugoslav players, Danko Cvjetičanin from Croatia, and Mario Primorac from Bosnia and Herzegovina.[1]

Personal life

Šarić was born in Šibenik, but his ancestors are originally from the village of Kistanje, a few kilometers away from his hometown. Predrag married former professional basketball player Veselinka Crvak, who played with the Yugoslav champions, Elemes Šibenik.[2] Their children, a son Dario and daughter Dana, are the professional basketball players. Dario plays for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA), and Dana plays for Croatian ŽKK Šibenik.[2]

References
  1. "Predrag Saric - European Championship for Men's Clubs (1993) - FIBA Europe". www.fibaeurope.com. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
  2. "Znoj i suze košarkaške obitelji Šarić – Nacional.hr". arhiva.nacional.hr. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
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