By Eurohoops Team / info@eurohoops.net
After starting the 2025/26 season with three consecutive losses, Crvena Zvezda decided it was time for a change.
As officially announced, the Belgrade club has parted ways with head coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos after two years in charge.
“Following a joint meeting between club president Željko Drčelić, general manager for the sports sector Milan Tomić, club management, and head coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos, a decision was made that Mr. Sfairopoulos will no longer serve as head coach of Crvena Zvezda’s first team.
The decision was reached with a single, shared goal — to act in the best interest of BC Crvena Zvezda at this moment,” per club’s official statement.
Sfairopoulos was appointed head coach of Crvena zvezda Meridianbet on October 21, 2023, and during his tenure he won four trophies with the club — the ABA League, two Radivoj Korać Cups, and the Serbian Championship. The team also reached the EuroLeague Play-In last season.
Over two years on the bench, Sfairopoulos led the team in 145 games, with a record of 90 wins and 55 losses.
“The club thanked coach Sfairopoulos for everything he has done for Crvena zvezda, for the professional manner in which he represented the club both on and off the court, and for his contribution to raising the organization to a higher level. It also wished him health, success, and all the best in his future career.
With the trophies he won and the recognition as the most successful coach within the Crvena zvezda Sports Society, Ioannis Sfairopoulos remains an indelible part of the club’s history.
The club also expressed its gratitude to his assistant, Vassilis Geragotelis, for his effort, commitment, and contribution during his time with Crvena zvezda alongside the head coach“, Serbian team announced.