Partizan present strong arguments for A license ahead of key EuroLeague meeting / News - Basketnews.com

As EuroLeague gears up for an important meeting in April, Partizan is building its case for a long-term license, with obtaining an A license as its primary objective.

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A vibrant scene unfolded in the corridor of the Stark Arena, connecting the players' locker room area to the security checkpoint near the exit, as a group of kids added playful noise to the surroundings.

Points this season

50%83,2Points made:83,2Accuracy:50,5%Place in standings:5Record max:94Record min:70Best scorer:Kevin PunterTeamEuroLeagueStatisticsSchedule

The momentKevin Punteremerged from the restricted zone, there was an immediate stir in the area, just an hour after the final whistle of the Partizan and Zalgiris game.

"Kapetane" found himself already signing for one of his young fans but soon realized it wasn't the usual paper sheet. Instead, it was a coach's board identical to the one Zeljko Obradovic uses to draw plays during Partizan timeouts.

"Where did you get this one?" Punter asked, genuinely surprised.

"Coach gave me!" the kid replied enthusiastically.

KP blinked in amazement but continued to autograph the unexpected item.

The number of kids in Stark Arena for the EuroLeague game was remarkable. 7-year-olds passionately chanted the iconic Partizan pre-game anthem, "Da volim crno-bele," while their fathers smiled with pride, witnessing their young Partizan supporters following in their footsteps with incomparable passion.

According to Partizan general manager Zoran Savic, the club welcomes 600-800 kids at every Partizan home game. Children under seven years old enjoy free admission to watch their games.

"For me, the most important thing is that we create new fans," Savic said in an interview withBasketNews.

Savic is dedicated to ensuring that these young fans continue to relish the vibrant EuroLeague atmosphere.

As a one-year wild card holder in the EuroLeague for clinching victory in the Adriatic League, Partizan facethe frequent challenge of the EuroLeague's uncertainties concerning the Balkan region, placing both Belgrade teams, Partizan and Crvena Zvezda, in a shaky position each season.

However, both Belgrade teams will present compelling arguments in their bid for a long-term license, aiming to persuade EuroLeague officials to grant them the stability they seek.

"I think the 13 license holders have a lot of questions to answer, and they will decide everything in

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