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Partizan Names Joan Peñarroya Head Coach Through Next Season

The 56-year-old Spaniard takes over a 6-11 EuroLeague team with his debut set for Friday against Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Overview

  • Partizan confirmed Peñarroya’s appointment after his arrival in Belgrade, where he was received by sporting director Žarko Paspalj and staff member Uros Dragicevic.
  • His contract runs for the remainder of this season and the following campaign, marking his first coaching job outside Spain.
  • He succeeds Zeljko Obradovic and interim coach Mirko Ocokoljic following a difficult EuroLeague stretch.
  • Partizan enters his tenure at 6-11 in the EuroLeague regular season and 8-1 in ABA League Group A.
  • Guard Cameron Payne is reported to be close to confirmation, with the club’s plans described as developing rather than finalized.