(Read this in Serb-Croatian)
Interview with Katarina Keti Maloca,captain of Croatian national team, now player of French team Aix-En-Province.

ISM- Eight years ago,you went to play out of Croatia,tell us where to,and how did you adapt
there?
K- First two years I played for turkish team Besiktas,after I left to Israel,Maccabi Tel Aviv.I
didn't adapt well in Israel and at the end of the season I left to play in Italy,Sicily,Priolo.After
that,I went back to Turkey where I was for the next 4 years (Ari Colej,Botas and Mersin).Turkey is
my second home cause I spent the best of my years there.
ISM- It was a long time ago,but try to remember your first days and weeks in Istanbul?
K- You can't forget that easily.There was a lot of people from former Yugoslavia,so I spoke croatian
most of the time and it didn't feel like I was away from home.My first year I was lucky to meet Mira
Kalic-Draskicevic,my menager and my right hand till this day...
ISM- You are the first girl from Croatia who came to play in Turkey,and so is Korana Longin Zanze.
K- Right.Koki,Ranela and me.
ISM- Your good games openned the door for many girls from Croatia to come to play in Turkish
league.
K- You could say so...There was a lot of girls from Croatia coming after us.
ISM- You learned turkish language,met a lot of friends,what are your impressions from Turkey?
K- It took me a while to learn turkish but i finally did...All the best of Turkey,I could always go
back there.I can't count all of my friends cause I might forget someone and I would have some
serious problems,ha,ha...
ISM- Compare Israel,Italian and Turkish leagues?
K- All the same,4 foreigners in each team.
ISM- Last season you played at home and won the championship with Gospic.How was at home?
K- I wanted to try in Croatia.It was good,but could have been better.But when you win gold,you
forget all the problems...
ISM- Next you are going out again.You had offers from France,Gospic,and the Turks wanted to see you
there again.Why France?
K- I have to try something new...Honestly,there are financial reasons also...

ISM- Enough of basketball,tell us more about yourself?
K- Car-Audi
Parfume-Allure Chanel
Favorite meal-all but no lamb
Mobile-Nokia
Creator-I'm not into fashion
Country-Turkey
City-Zagreb
ISM- Is there someone more important than basketball?
K- Everything comes first,career,boyfriend,family,friends...I can keep it all together...
ISM- At the end,something about ISM?
K- Only the best...They are great to me and to other players.I have to mention Vesko
Draskicevic,who is,together with my menager Mira,helping us a lot and who is always there for us...
We wish you good health and a lot of accomplishments in your career...
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