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🇸🇮6’8” Guard, Stefan Joksimovic with some fun plays for Baskonia vs. Asvel: 9 PTS | 3/8 FG | 1 REB | 3 TO | 19 MIN The Slovenian gem continues to present his potential across Euroleague courts. His athleticism, transition play and solutions in ISO game are at a top-tier level. Per stats maybe not the best game for him, but his freedom on the court is crucial for his path! The 2027 NBA Draft is waiting for him! credits: Sport Klub TV
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🇲🇪 Luka Malovic (6’6 W | 2009) has been absolutely electric in Dubai’s matchup against Southeastern Prep Going shot for shot with Beckham Black, with 37 points in the third quarter, going 12-15 from the field Absolutely electric performance from him
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🇸🇮6’7” Wing, Ian Lazarevski for Cacak 94 vs. BKK Radnicki in KLS: 13 PTS | 4 REB | 4 AST | 19 EFF | 19 MIN The Dubai player is gaining pro experience in Serbia and playing a major role in his team’s strong 4-1 season start. Lazarevski is a jumbo guard with great shot selection who is very efficient in his role. With aggressive defense and ball pressure, he makes impact on both ends of the floor. Another intriguing prospect coming out of the Slovenian youth sistem. credits: Arena Sport TV
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📝The new college season is right around the corner, and that’s why we’re bringing you the ultimate “Players to Watch” list. This year at the D1 level, 54 players from Serbia will take the court, and we have broken them down into three distinct groups. An elite group of high-level talent packed with potential and serious NBA upside. Keep a close eye on these names, many of those guys from mid-to-low major programs are primed for massive breakout seasons and high-major transfers next summer! #ncaa #college
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🇷🇸6’10” Forward, Matija Tomasevic for Borac BL vs. Vojvodina in ABA 2: 13 PTS | 6/6 FG | 5 REB | 2 BLK | 16 MIN Tomasevic showcased elite low-post moves and the mobility to roll hard out of pick&rolls. He plays through contact physically and has great positioning in the paint. His strong screens open up the floor for guards to create while giving him plenty of success scoring on tip-ins. credits: Arena Sport TV
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🇷🇸6’9” Center, Nemanja Popovic for Memphis vs. Arkansas: 16 PTS | 6 REB | 3 AST | 25 MIN The 24yo skilled big is a huge addition for the Tigers and one of the top mid-major players this season. He is unstoppable in low-post game, with elite floaters and finishes around the rim, while his passing ability gives him the space to create for himself and others. His overseas experience is crucial, he has already established himself as a team leader. Two years of eligibility left🫨
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🇫🇮7’0” Forward, Miikka Muurinen with a double-double for Arkansas vs. Memphis: 10 PTS | 12 REB | 2 AST | 19 MIN With another great performance “Slim Jesus” has proven that he will be a problem at SEC this season. His impact on the team is amazing, bringing huge energy with high-flying dunks. Beyond his explosive finishing and skill set, the main question mark for most NBA teams was his consistency. Coach Calipari is building his habits, we saw his crashing the glass hard and hustling for every ball. It looks like Miikka is on the right path toward the NBA. #razorbacks #Arkansas
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🇬🇷6’9” Guard, Neo Avdalas for North Carolina in a exhibition vs. Charlotte: 16 PTS | 9 REB | 5 AST | 5/9 FG | 33 MIN Neoklis delivered an all-around game and had a huge role in a crazy comeback. Once again, he showcased a reliable shot from beyond the arc and elite P&R creation. His playmaking skills, combined with his size, are at the NBA level. He punishes mismatches effectively, playing great on the low-post and in ISO situations. #UNC #TarHeels
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🇫🇷6’8” Wing, Hugo-Yimga Moukori for Nanterre 92 vs. Sabah in BCL: 14 PTS | 6 REB | 4/8 FG | 30 MIN At just 18yo, Hugo is one of the key players for his team at a high European level. Once again, he showcased a reliable shot from beyond the arc and high energy on both ends. His activity on the glass and strong transition play give him a huge confidence boost. Hugo is another intriguing NBA prospect coming out of the French youth sistem. He is currently averaging 11.0 PPG and 5.3 RPG in BCL.
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🇸🇮6’8” Guard, Stefan Joksimovic for Baskonia vs. Real Madrid in Euroleague: 12 PTS | 4 REB | 3 AST | 25 MIN Another great performance for Slovenian combo guard, his stock for the 2027 NBA Draft is rising. Stefan is projected as a lottery pick in the upcoming draft, we can see him in the TOP 3 picks. Baskonia is having a bad season in EL, but Stefan is bright spot. credits: Sport Klub TV
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🇷🇸6’11” Forward, Nikola Djurovic in a Metalac win vs. Dynamic: 17 PTS | 9 REB | 7/15 FG | 31 MIN The 17yo stretch big is adapting to the senior level so far, playing well and growing in the right way. Key areas of his development include playing under pressure and finishing through contact in the paint. Running well in transition and the ability to create off the dribble are huge assets in his arsenal. Definitely one of the most closely followed players in his class. credits: Arena Sport TV
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🇷🇸6'3" Guard, Dimitrije Purtic for Aris vs. OLY in the Greek U18 league: 11 PTS | 4 AST | 2 REB The 15yo combo guard continues to develop in the right way in the yellow jersey. Purtic plays very tough on both ends, having already established himself as a high-impact player. Reliable from the 3PT line and dominant in the downhill game.
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🇷🇸6’3” Guard, Tarik Muratovic for Jadran vs. Real Madrid at the NoBorder Cup: 18 PTS | 3 AST | 6/14 FG | 29 MIN The speedy Serbian guard put up strong performances all tournament long and showcased his true potential. He is an elite scorer, mostly creating in transition and ISO plays. Reliable from beyond the arc, also possesses solid finishes in the paint. Very aggressive in defense, proving his two-way impact. Tarik is one of the most intriguing prospects born in 2010. He is currently averaging 19.0 PPG and 3.7 APG in Slovenian U20 league. credits: BasketCantera TV
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🇭🇷7’0’’ Sophomore, Ivan Juric for Penn State in exhibition vs. Drexel: 17 PTS | 5 REB | 11/14 FT | 28 MIN The Croatian big-man is becoming one of the top players at B1G as a leader for Penn St. With great low-post positioning and dominant finishes around the rim, Juric is a huge threat in the paint. He possesses high game-understanding in the P&R along great activity on the glass. Last season, Juric averaged 10.2 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.
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🇩🇰 Lucas Troels-Smith (2009) is another Zentro Basket prospect to monitor. Mid-major level makes sense to me right now. Wing-sized movement shooter with a track record of putting up lots of threes. 75% of his shots were threes at NextGen Rijeka. Bound to have a high 3PAr if/when he goes the NCAA route. Question is whether LTS can develop his handle to punish closeouts more effectively (and do anything else), plus keep making unselfish decisions using his gravity as a shooter. In 4 games, averaged 9.2 PTS / 2.0 REB (0.8 OREB) / 2.0 AST to 1.2 TOV / 0.8 STL / 0.2 BLK / 1.2 PF on 36.1% FG (13/36) / 33.3% 2P (3/9) / 37.0% 3P (10/27) / 25.0% FT (1/4). Listed at 6-8 but his profile isn't really linked to his size. Would be nice to see him get more out of that, as well.
🇲🇱 Zentro Basket big Sekou Coulibaly (2009) was one of my biggest NextGen Rijeka standouts. Powerful play finisher, rebounder and shotblocker whose above-the-rim athleticism translated to a different setting as his team won the qualifier. A prospect college teams should be tracking. Listed at 6-8 but I think he's a little taller. Still not the tallest. Improvement points are that he lacks range away from the rim, needs to convert his free throws more consistently and still has occasional off-ball lapses that result in foul trouble. In 4 games, averaged 16.5 PTS / 12.2 REB (7.2 OREB) / 1.0 AST to 2.0 TOV / 1.8 STL, 2.2 BLK, 3.0 PF on 59.2% FG (29/49) / 60.4% 2P (29/48) / 0.0% 3P (0/1) / 50.0% FT (8/16).
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🇸🇮6’8 Guard, Stefan Joksimovic for Baskonia vs. Valencia in R4 of ACB: - 10 points - 4 rebounds - 4 assists - 32 minutes The 17yo lefty guard was efficient driving downhill and attacking closeouts. His confidence with the ball at PRO level is a major improvement for the young player. Joksimovic created a huge advantage with good kick-out passes and quick transition play from defense to offense. Stefan has delivered two strong games in the last three days against top EL teams (PAO & Valencia). His role is rapidly growing as he earns more and more trust from coach Perasovic. credits: Arena Sport TV
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🇷🇸6’8 Guard, Matija Lukic is an UNREAL prospect!😱 vs. Zentro in ANGT Rijeka final: - 38 points (11/20 FG) - 7 rebounds - 2 assists - 46 INDEX🤯 The 17yo combo guard delivered an amazing performance and led his team in every aspect on the court. Playmaking, game organization, defense, rebounding, scoring… He did everything. His amazing character and winning mentality is something special. Matija pushed his team to a huge comeback from 18 points down. This kid is growing into a big player… a player born for the big stage. At just 17yo, having already won U16 Eurobasket gold and U17 WC silver medal, he possesses impressive championship DNA! #Serbia #Spain
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🌟ANGT Rijeka MVP - Matija Lukic🇷🇸 20.5 PPG | 7.5 RPG | 2.2 SPG #serbia #euroleague
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🌟ANGT Rijeka All-tournament team🌟 🇷🇸Matija Lukic 🇭🇷Luka Leni Ukic 🇷🇸Filip Pavlovic 🇹🇷Derek Sezer 🇲🇱Sekou Coulibaly #ncaa #euroleague
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🇷🇸6’7 Wing, Filip Pavlovic was close to triple-double for FMP vs Kvarner: - 15 points - 10 rebounds - 7 steals - 27 minutes Once again, Filip has proven he is a high impact player on both ends and a true leader. His feel for the rebounds and closeout attacks are his signature. Very dominant in transition and able to knockdown shots from 3PT line. With his two-way quality, Pavlovic has put his name on the top-prospect list in his class. He had strong tournament in Rijeka, averaging 13.2 PPG, 11.5 RPG and 3.0 SPG. #euroleague #serbia
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