Walk past a Serbian school playground in the afternoon and you'll see basketball hoops with kids playing under them in every kind of weather. Many Serbian towns have outdoor courts where games happen all year round - long shadows in summer, snow swept off in winter.
The country has produced a long line of brilliant players. Nikola Jokic, born in a small town in northern Serbia, is one of the best basketball players in the world. He won the most important individual prize in the NBA - Most Valuable Player - three times. In his free time, he likes horse racing.
Serbia's national team has won medals at the Olympics, the World Cup and the European Championship - all multiple times. Big games are watched on televisions in cafes, in living rooms and at outdoor screens in town squares. The whole country can change mood depending on the score.
Coaches from Serbia are some of the most respected in the world. They are known for being strict but fair, for teaching young players to think on the court, and for prioritising the team over any single star. Many travel abroad to coach in other countries.