The
school of basketball joined BC Cukaricki
from Belgrade . The transfer to a larger
hall was made. The team applied for
the competition on the city of Belgrade
level. The team practiced four times
a week and competed in class of generation
1987. Sonja played as a team playmaker.
In accordance with Basketball Federation
of Belgrade regulations, the teams were
not allowed to play zone defense. Sonja
started to play with two years older
players.A primary goal was set to her:
“breakthrough your opponent and then
pass”. The games were lost because at
the time, the age difference of two
years was very large. Coaches – specialists
for work with young players noticed
Sonja's potentials and encouraged her
to make greater efforts.Sonja got first
invitation to a control training of
Serbia 's most promising players in
Training Center Pozarevac.
