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Boris Gorenc

b. 1973

Slovene basketball player

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About Boris Gorenc

Born 1973. Boris Gorenc is a Slovenian and Yugoslav basketball player.

Boris Gorenc (born 3 December 1973) is a former Slovenian professional basketball player, and basketball agent.

Professional career

Gorenc started playing basketball in KK Domžale, before in 1990 he joined KK Olimpija. He had been member Olimpija until 1996, and help team winning five times national championship and Saporta Cup. He moved to France in summer 1996, signed with Strasbourg IG. In 1997, he was invited to train with Chicago Bulls for two months and already signed with them, before he injured knees. He returned to France, signed with Pau-Orthez. However, in January he was released and signed with Pepsi Rimini, where he also played season 1998–1999. In January 2000, he signed with Bipop-Carire R.Emilia. Before season 2000–2001 he signed with Lineltex Imola, but in October he signed with Montepaschi Siena. He stayed in Tuscany until 2002, when he signed with Metis Varese. In the 2003-04 season, he played Euroleague with Olympiacos. Gorenc that last time played for Italian team, Snaidero Cucine. In January he left Italy to re-join Olympiacos. From 2005 to 2007, he played in Russia for BC Khimki. In October 2007, he signed with Olimpija. After many injuries they reached mutual consent in March 2008. He officially announced his retirement in September 2008.

National team career Gorenc was a regular member of the senior Slovenian national basketball team, between 1992 and 2003. He competed in five EuroBaskets (1993, 1995, 1997, 2001, and 2003).

Honors and awards

Olimpija 5× Slovenian League Champion: (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996) 4× Slovenian Cup Winner: (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995) FIBA European Cup Champion: (1994)

Siena FIBA Saporta Cup Champion: (2002)

Individual 1994 European Championship for Men 'Under22 and Under' MVP 4× Slovenian League All-Star: (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996) Slovenian League All-Star MVP: (1994) 2× Slovenian League All-Star Slam Dunk Winner: (1993, 1996) Italian League Top Scorer: (2003)

Career statistics

EuroLeague

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Awards
2001–02 FIBA Saporta Cup; FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship; FIBA Saporta Cup; Lega Basket Serie A statistical leaders; Premier A Slovenian Basketball League; Slovenian Basketball Cup

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Boris Gorenc's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Boris Gorenc?

Slovene basketball player

When was Boris Gorenc born?

Boris Gorenc was born on 3 December 1973 in Ljubljana.

What is Boris Gorenc's occupation?

Boris Gorenc is a basketball player.

What nationality is Boris Gorenc?

Boris Gorenc is Slovenian and Yugoslav.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Boris Gorenc

· Wikidata: Q2910958

· DBpedia: Boris Gorenc

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