Roko Leni Ukić criticizes decline of Croatian basketball

Roko Leni Ukić, a former national basketball team player and current U-16 coach, has criticized the current state of Croatian basketball. Speaking at 'Sport fest', Ukić stated that the sport has been on a 'downward path' since 1992.

He noted that the public often compares current performance to the successful era of Yugoslavian basketball, creating unrealistic expectations. Ukić highlighted that the last major senior medal for Croatia was won in 1995, and suggested that issues with player responsibility and youth development have contributed to the long wait for new international success.