BDA Sports International Staff

RADE FILIPOVICH – President

As co-founder and  President of BDA Sports International, Rade is an integral component of BDA Sports International powerful presence in Europe. Rade has recruited some of the very best International players, including Hervelle Axel, Rasho Nesterovic, Marko Jaric, Jaka Lakovic, Kosta Perovic, Goran Dragic and Matjas Smodis. His obligations include managing, marketing and the placement of European clients [...]

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BILL DUFFY – Chairman & CEO

Bill Duffy, Chairman & CEO has been involved in professional sports representation for over twenty years. He has parlayed a successful career as a player, from college days at Santa Clara University, to being named the Denver Nuggets fourth pick in the 1982 NBA Draft, into a position as one of the most successful and [...]

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BILL KUENZINGER – COO & General Counsel

Billy Kuenzinger joined BDA with over 15 years of legal experience in the private sector, during which time his practice included significant work in the sports and entertainment industry. Billy oversees all corporate governance, business and operational matters for both BDA’s domestic and international operations. Billy also handles and oversees matters for BDA’s players including [...]

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AMY LEE – Senior Director of Operations

Amy handles the operations and strategies of BDA Sports International. Her responsibilities include overseeing correspondence with domestic and overseas clubs, general marketplace, and other constituencies.  She acts as a liaison in relations to compensation for clients and the company.  She oversees representation of basketball in Asia.  Amy works closely with the President on client contract development and [...]

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VLADO DRAGUTINOVIC – Senior Director of Serbian Basketball

Vlado was born and raised in Osijek, Croatia. He began playing basketball and training at the age of 12 with the Yugoslavian Junior Team Partizan, Belgrade. Vlado became a valuable basketball player with the Partizan Team and won the National Championship of Yugoslavia in 1987. His ambition and ability to play have brought him many [...]

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RANKO MLADJENOVIC – Senior Director of Russian Basketball

Ranko was born in Tuzla, Bosnia but received his education in Belgrade, Serbia where he played handball and basketball competitively.

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IVO NAKIC – Senior Director of Croatian Basketball

Ivo Nakic is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the BDA office in Croatia. Ivo’s presence gives BDA a representative on the ground in Europe, giving our clients a local presence for all of their needs. Ivo’s responsibilities include assistance to all BDA clients who are playing in Croatia, assistance in the player transition into [...]

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OLIVIER MAZET – Senior Director of French Basketball

As Senior Director of French Basketball, Oliver represents several male and female athletes at the French Professional Level. Prior to joining BDA, Olivier worked in the financial department of an international advertising company. Olivier played basketball for Le Chesnay’s youth national program, as well as for several teams at the National II Championship level.After receiving [...]

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QUIQUE VILLALOBOS – Senior Director of Spanish Basketball

Quique was born and raised in Madrid, Spain. His passion for sports started early in his life with track and field, volleyball, team handball, and swimming. At the age of 16 Quique got involved with basketball and two years later signed his first professional contract. He played basketball at professional level during 16 seasons (retired [...]

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NIKOS SPANOS – Senior Director of Greek Basketball

Nikos was born and raised in Athens, Greece. His father, Vasilis, was a professional basketball player and Greek champion with Olympiacos.  Nikos received a Bachelor degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing from Barry University in Miami. He was ranked 1st in the graduating class of 2000 in Business Administration.  Nikos then conducted [...]

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