Dejan Radonjić

Dejan Radonjić (; born 2 February 1970) is a Montenegrin professional basketball coach and former player. He last worked as the head coach for Zenit Saint Petersburg of the VTB United League.

Standing at , he played in the point guard position for Lovćen, Budućnost, Profikolor, FMP Železnik, and NIS Vojvodina. He won three YUBA League championships and a Yugoslav Cup with Budućnost. He retired as a player with NIS Vojvodina in 2004.

Radonjić became the head coach for Budućnost in 2005. Until 2012, he won seven consecutive Montenegrin League championships and six consecutive Montenegrin Cup tournaments with Budućnost. In 2013, Radonjić joined Serbian team Crvena zvezda. Until 2017, he won both the Adriatic League and Serbian League championships the same 3-in-a-row sequence, as well as three Serbian Cup tournaments. Thereafter, he coached German team Bayern Munich in three seasons, winning two German League championships. In 2021, he returned to Crvena Zvezda.

Playing career A point guard, Radonjić played 14 seasons in the YUBA League system between 1990 and 2004. During his playing days, he played for Lovćen, Budućnost, Profikolor, FMP Železnik, and NIS Vojvodina. During his second stint with Budućnost (1998–2002), he won three National championships and a Yugoslav Cup. He retired as a player with NIS Vojvodina in 2004.

Coaching career Budućnost (2005–2013) Radonjić began his coaching career back in 2005 at well-known Montenegrin team Budućnost. With them he won seven consecutive Montenegrin League championships, as well as six Montenegrin Cups.

Crvena zvezda (2013–2017) In April 2013, following the departure of Vlada Vukoičić, he became the head coach of the Serbian team Crvena zvezda. On 30 June 2015, he signed a two-year extension with Crvena zvezda.

Bayern Munich (2018–2020) On 2 April 2018, Radonjić was named the head coach of the German team Bayern Munich, after dismissal of Aleksandar Đorđević. On 7 January 2020, Bayern Munich released head coach Radonjić.

Crvena zvezda (2020–2022) On 25 December 2020, Radonjić became the head coach of Crvena zvezda for the second time. On 14 February 2021, Radonjić won his fourth Serbian Cup title following a 73–60 win over Mega Soccerbet in the Final.

On 19 February 2022, Radonjić won his 300th game for Crvena zvezda, in a 72–53 win over Mega Mozzart.

Panathinaikos (2022–2023) On 30 June 2022 Radonjić signed a two-year deal with Panathinaikos of the Greek Basket League and the EuroLeague. After poor performance, results and failing to advance in Euroleague play-offs for third year in row, on 21 February 2023 he was fired from Panathinaikos.

Bahçeşehir Koleji (2023–2025) On 27 December 2023 he signed with Bahçeşehir Koleji of the BSL. Dejan Radonjic's team Bahçeşehir Koleji took the second place of 2023-24 FIBA Europe Cup trophy against Chemnitz Niners in the final. In June 2025, the team announced he wouldn't continue with the team.

National team coaching career In 2011, Radonjić had a short stint as the head coach of the Montenegrin national basketball team.

Career achievements and awards Player Yugoslav League champion: 3 (with Budućnost: 1998–99, 1999–00, 2000–01) Yugoslav Cup winner: 1 (with Budućnost: 2000–01)

Coach ABA League champion: 5 (with Crvena zvezda: 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2020–21, 2021–22) German League champion: 2 (with Bayern Munich: 2017–18, 2018–19) Serbian League champion: 5 (with Crvena zvezda: 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2020–21, 2021–22) Montenegrin League champion: 6 (with Budućnost: 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12) Serbian Cup winner: 5 (with Crvena zvezda: 2013–14, 2014–15, 2016–17, 2020–21, 2021–22) Montenegrin Cup winner: 6 (with Budućnost: 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12)

Coaching record EuroLeague

Adriatic League

TeamYear G W L W–L%Finish PG PW PL PW–L% Result Budućnost 2006–07261610 5th ———— Missed Final Four Budućnost 2007–08261511 6th 312 Lost in First Round Budućnost 2008–09261511 6th ———— Missed Final Four Budućnost 2009–10261511 5th ———— Missed Final Four Budućnost 2010–11261511 4th 101 Lost in Semifinals Budućnost 2011–1226188 4th 101 Lost in Semifinals Budućnost 2012–13261610 5th ———— Missed Final Four Crvena zvezda 2013–1426224 1st 101 Lost in Semifinals Crvena zvezda 2014–1526242 1st 862 Won Championship Crvena zvezda 2015–1626206 2nd 550 Won Championship Crvena zvezda 2016–1726251 1st 651 Won Championship Crvena zvezda 2020–2116142 1st 853 Won Championship Career 30221587 332211

Personal life His son Petar is a basketball coach.