SloveniaThe basketball team Branik from Maribor has confirmed they will compete in the second division next season after failing to qualify for the third division playoffs for the fourth consecutive spring. The club accepted an invitation from the Slovenian Basketball Association to join the second division, marking their return to this level after four years. Club president Srečko Pirtovšek expressed pride in the recognition of their efforts and emphasized the importance of this move for young players in the region. The team will be led by coach Aleš Pipan, who previously expected to lead the team in the third division. The opportunity arises due to the departure of KK Plama Pur from the second division, which allowed Branik to take their place. The club now needs to meet requirements for a second-division license by Friday.
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