Damir Krupalija (born June 13, 1979) is a Bosnian-American professional basketball executive and former player.
Krupalija fled his war-torn country in 1992, living in the Czech Republic for three years before coming to the United States in 1995.
Although his career at Illinois was often hampered by injuries, the 6'9" forward was well regarded for his rebounding ability and fiery attitude on the court.
[1] In his senior year (2001–2002), Krupalija, coming off the bench, was named as the Most Valuable Player at the Las Vegas Invitational Tournament.
In 2002, Krupalija moved to Poland, where he played forward for Anwil Wloclawek and won the 2002–03 Polish National Championship.