Ferit Zekolli (born 19 February 1951) is a Kosovan former professional basketball player who played as a center. He is considered to be one of the best Albanian basketball players during his time.[1][2] Since 2021, he is the vice-president of Prishtina.[3]
| Sigal Prishtina | |
|---|---|
| Position | Vice-president |
| League | Kosovo Superleague |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 19 February 1951 Maxhunaj, Vushtrri, Yugoslavia |
| Nationality | Kosovan |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Career information | |
| NBA draft | 1973: undrafted |
| Playing career | 1970–1990 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1970–1972 | Trepça |
| 1972–1975 | Elektrokosova |
| 1975 | Metalac |
| 1975–1977 | Elektrokosova |
| 1977–1978 | Zadar |
| 1978–1982 | Prishtina |
| 1982–1986 | Trepça |
| As coach: | |
| ? | Trepça |
Early life
editZekolli was born in Maxhunaj, a village located in the municipality of Vushtrri, to ethnic Albanian parents.[4] He finished his school in Mitrovicë where he started playing basketball for the first time.[4]
Career
editTrepça
editZekolli started his professional career in 1970 with Trepça where he played until 1972.[4]
Zadar
editIn 1977–78, Zekolli played for Zadar. He had to leave after just one season due to an injury.[5]
Politics
editIn 2017, Zekolli became a member of the political party Vetëvendosje.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Zekolli me mesazh për basketbollistët e Kosovës dhe lojtarët e rinj". Bota Sot (in Albanian). 21 November 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Ferit Zekolli". Kultplus (in Albanian). Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ "Zekolli dhe Jakupi emërohen nënkryetarë të KB Sigal Prishtina". Epoka e Re. 23 April 2021.
- ^ a b c "Njeriu më i gjatë në Kosovë". new.kosovarja-ks.com (in Albanian). 11 April 2019. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ Valentino Matešić (4 November 2021). "RAZGOVOR Ferit Zekolli". Antena Zadar (in Croatian). Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ Nol Elshani (2017). "Legjenda e basketbollit kosovar i bashkohet Vetëvendosjes". Telegrafi (in Albanian). Retrieved 24 April 2024.
External links
edit- Profile at eurobasket.com