Making history and blazing a trail for Indian basketball, Ulhas KS has become the first Indian player to compete in the prestigious Serbian National Basketball League Division 1, Košarkaška Liga Srbije (KLS).
Indian national Basketball player, Ulhas KS represented the nation in several key international matches. This includes the World Cup qualifier against Lebanon in October 2022 and games against Jordan and Saudi Arabia in February 2023.
His transition to Europe’s competitive Basketball circuit signifies the growing recognition of Indian talent globally. Ulhas debuted for Novi Pazar in a match against BKK Radnički at the Serbian National Basketball League Division 1.
Ulhas’ journey to his historic debut has been nothing short of extraordinary. Just a few months ago, he suffered a broken jaw, which could have jeopardized his playing career.
However, with unwavering determination, he made a strong comeback. He stepped onto the court amidst loud applause from teammates and fans. Ulhas played for five minutes wearing a protective mask in his debut game, recording an assist and a steal.
Speaking about this achievement, Ulhas said: “It is an incredible honour to represent India in the Serbian National Basketball League. The journey has been challenging, especially recovering from my injury, but the support from my family, coaches, and teammates kept me going.”
The Serbian National Basketball League is renowned as one of the most competitive leagues in Europe. It features 16 elite clubs and numerous players who were part of Serbia’s bronze medal-winning squad at the Paris Olympics.
Against this formidable backdrop, Ulhas’ participation represents a leap forward for Indian basketball players aspiring to compete in global arenas. He added, “Competing in such a high-calibre league is a dream come true, and I hope this inspires more Indian players to aim for international opportunities.”
