Saša Pukl
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 26, 1970 Kranj, Slovenia |
| Nationality | Slovenian |
| Position | Referee |
| Officiating career | 1995–present |
| Career highlights | |
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Saša Pukl (born 26 July 1970) is a Slovenian professional basketball referee, who has been a FIBA international referee since 2000 and is regarded as one of the top European officials of his generation.[1] He has officiated at multiple Olympic Games, FIBA World Cups, and EuroBasket tournaments, and is also active in the EuroLeague.[2]
Refereeing career
[edit]Pukl began officiating professionally in Slovenia in the mid-1990s and was nominated as a FIBA referee in 2000.[1] His international career includes appearances at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London and the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.[3]
He has also officiated at the FIBA Basketball World Cup and EuroBasket tournaments, and he is regularly selected for high-level international and continental games.[1] Pukl is an experienced referee in the EuroLeague, where he has handled both regular-season and playoff games for many seasons.[2]
Recognition
[edit]Pukl is respected in the European officiating community for his composure and consistency, and has frequently been involved in referee training and development programs under FIBA Europe.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "FIBA Referee – Saša Pukl Profile". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ a b "EuroLeague Referees 2024–25". EuroLeague Basketball. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ "Olympic Experience for Pukl". RTV SLO (in Slovenian). Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ "FIBA Europe Referee Development". FIBA Europe. Retrieved 18 May 2025.