CB Gran Canaria, runners-up in the 2024-25 EuroCup, have extended their contract with head coach Jaka Lakovič, as reported by BasketNews. The Slovenian coach, in his third season with the club, led Gran Canaria to their first-ever EuroCup Final, falling 71-73 to Hapoel Tel Aviv in Las Palmas. His impressive campaign secured the team’s return to the EuroLeague for 2025-26.
Lakovič, a former star player for FC Barcelona and Panathinaikos, has transformed Gran Canaria with his tactical acumen and leadership. While contract details remain undisclosed, the extension ensures the 47-year-old will guide the team in their EuroLeague ambitions. “Jaka has shown he’s the right man to lead our project,” a club spokesperson said.
