Andrej Žakelj
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.jpg) Žakelj with Budućnost in 2025 | |
| Budućnost VOLI | |
|---|---|
| Position | Head coach |
| League | ABA League Montenegrin League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 17 November 1978 |
| Nationality | Slovenian |
| Listed height | 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 1995–2006 |
| Coaching career | 2006–present |
| Career history | |
Coaching | |
| 2006–2010 | Geoplin Slovan (assistant) |
| 2010–2015 | Union Olimpija (assistant) |
| 2015 | Hopsi Polzela (assistant) |
| 2015–2016 | Lastovka |
| 2016 | TBV Start Lublin |
| 2016–2017 | Terme Olimia Podčetrtek |
| 2017 | Šentjur |
| 2019 | Koper Primorska (assistant) |
| 2019–2020 | Koper Primorska |
| 2021–2023 | SC Derby |
| 2023–present | Budućnost |
| 2025– | Montenegro |
| Career highlights | |
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Andrej Žakelj (born 17 November 1978) is a Slovenian professional basketball coach and former player who is the current head coach for Budućnost VOLI of the Adriatic League and the Prva A Liga.
During his playing days, Žakelj played for Postojna (1995–1999, 2004–2005), Geoplin Slovan (1999–2003), Kraški Zidar (2003–2004), and Nova Gorica (2005–2006). He retired as a player with Nova Gorica in 2006.