Bosnian center Kenan Kamenjaš joins Dubai Basketball

Bosnian center Kenan Kamenjaš has joined Dubai Basketball on a two-year deal. (Supplied)
Bosnian center Kenan Kamenjaš has joined Dubai Basketball on a two-year deal. (Supplied)
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Updated 12 July 2025
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Bosnian center Kenan Kamenjaš joins Dubai Basketball

Bosnian center Kenan Kamenjaš joins Dubai Basketball
  • The 25-year-old signs two-year deal ahead of 2025-26 EuroLeague

DUBAI: Dubai Basketball have secured Bosnian centre Kenan Kamenjaš on a two-year deal, adding one of the ABA League’s most promising talents to their roster ahead of the club’s debut EuroLeague campaign.

Standing at 2.07m, the 25-year-old will step onto Europe’s biggest basketball stage for the first time as he joins Dubai Basketball in their historic effort to compete among the world’s elite.

The Bosnian center arrives from Budućnost VOLI, where he made a strong impact on the paint. He began the 2023-24 season with SC Derby before joining Budućnost, averaging 13.2 points and 8.3 rebounds across both stints.

In the 2024-25 campaign, Kamenjaš continued to impress, posting 11.8 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, with a Performance Index Rating of 17.8. He also stood out in the EuroCup, where he contributed 10.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. Kamenjaš was also a pivotal part of the team that delivered one of Dubai Basketball’s only away-game losses in the ABA League regular season.

Having contributed to 39 games for the Montenegrin team last season, Kamenjaš is looking to bring a new wave of offensive basketball to Dubai.

Prior to his time in Podgorica, Kamenjaš rose through the ranks at Spars Sarajevo, debuting professionally in 2017 and steadily establishing himself as one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s brightest talents. A consistent figure in his national team, Kamenjaš has featured in FIBA Basketball World Cup and EuroBasket qualifiers, adding valuable international experience to his growing resumé.

Dubai Basketball enter the EuroLeague this season with the ambition of challenging the best teams in Europe, after finishing third in their inaugural ABA League campaign.


UAE jiu-jitsu team win 7 medals in U-21 division at World Championships in Thailand

UAE jiu-jitsu team win 7 medals in U-21 division at World Championships in Thailand
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UAE jiu-jitsu team win 7 medals in U-21 division at World Championships in Thailand

UAE jiu-jitsu team win 7 medals in U-21 division at World Championships in Thailand
  • Emirati athletes’ haul on Wednesday included 2 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze

BANGKOK: The UAE jiu-jitsu national under-21 team began their campaign at the 2025 World Championships in Bangkok, Thailand, with two gold, three silver and two bronze medals.

The tournament includes competitions in the age categories under 16, 18 and 21, and runs until Nov.14.

Amaar Alhosani captured gold in the under 94 kg category, while Rashed Alshehhi won gold in the 56 kg division.

Fahad Alhammadi earned silver in the 77 kg category, with Rashid Alhimany taking silver in the over-94 kg division, and Mohamed Al-Shehhi adding another silver in the 56 kg category.

Faisal Alwahedi secured bronze in the 69 kg category, while Abdulrahman Mohammed claimed bronze in the 62 kg division.

Mubarak Al-Menhali, director of the technical department at the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, said: “Today’s results show how well the system for developing jiu-jitsu in the UAE is working.

“Every success comes from teamwork that starts with the support of families, continues through schools and clubs, and is strengthened by the federation’s vision to build future champions.”

Gold medalist Alshehhi said: “Winning today means more than just getting a medal. It’s a message to all young Emiratis that determination makes the difference.

“I started in school, where I learnt that jiu-jitsu is more than a sport. It teaches respect, confidence and teamwork. My family has always supported me, and their encouragement helped me give my best.”

The championship continues on Thursday, Nov. 13, with the under-21 women’s division.

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