Barça Basketball names Aleksander Sekulić as new head coach

On 5 August 2026 FC Barcelona’s basketball section officially introduced Aleksander Sekulić as its new head coach. He thanked club president Joan Laporta and the board for trusting him at a pivotal moment for the organization.

Sekulić said there is “a little more pressure” this season because of the many young players on the roster and that the team will need extra time to meet expectations. He expressed enthusiasm about joining the Barça culture, praised Spain’s Liga Endesa as the best domestic competition, and pledged to develop the squad’s talent while striving to exceed goals.