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Lon Ličan (born 31 January 2005) is a Slovenian basketball player for BAL of the BNXT League. Standing at 197 cm (6 ft 5+1⁄2 in), he plays as shooting guard.

Early life

Lon Ličan was born in Slovenia. He began playing basketball in the youth systems of the Slovenian club Cedevita Olimpija, where he quickly stood out for his height, athleticism, and ability to play on the perimeter.

He progressed through the entire youth team pathway, from the youngest age group to the second division. He was then called up to train with the senior team and play in a friendly match. Lon represented the club at numerous international tournaments, including the ABA U-19 League, where he competed three times and reached the Final Tournament twice. His standout performance, including a game-winning buzzer-beater, played a key role in securing his team’s place in the finals (highlight here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMHqS9e4mo0).

Additionally, he participated twice in the EuroLeague Basketball Youth competitions. In both the ABA League and EuroLeague, he was recognized as a player worth watching for his skill, leadership, and impact on the court. .^[1]

National team career

Lon also represented Slovenia at all European youth tournaments, playing a key role in the team’s success. He participated at every level from U-16 to U-20, and notably helped Slovenia qualify for the U-17 World Championship for the first time, held in Málaga. During the tournament, he also scored Slovenia’s first-ever point in a World Championship game, marking a historic moment for his country.

Professional career

Ličan began his professional career with PrismaWorx BAL in the BNXT League.^[2] a team competing in the BNXT League, a joint league featuring Belgian and Dutch teams.

In the 2024/2025 season, he became part of the senior roster and started receiving his first minutes in professional competition. Statistics

BNXT League 2024-2025