Saša Pukl
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Pukl began refereeing at a young age and entered professional officiating in Slovenia in the 1990s.
He became a FIBA-licensed referee in 1995 and has since served in major international competitions over more than two decades.[8]
Pukl's career spans domestic, regional and global competitions:
- He has been a recurring official at the EuroLeague, including six assignments at the Final Four stage.[10]
- In the ABA League, Pukl has officiated for over twenty years.[11]
- He has also been selected for high-profile assignments in continental championships and finals, including key matches in EuroCup competition.[12]
- Pukl officiated at the 2012 Summer Olympics basketball tournament.[13]
Notable games
Pukl has been involved in high-pressure and widely reported situations:
- During a Liga ABA final game in Belgrade, Pukl made the decision to clear the arena due to fan disturbances — a rare measure reflecting strict enforcement of game control and safety standards.[14]
- He has been at the center of intense on-court reactions, including technical fouls on notable players during EuroLeague contests.[15]