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Toruko2
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Great development since last time i watched him. Djurisic is one of the top 3 2004 born prospects in Europe. Great game today.
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Serbian_Layup2
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Impressive game from Djurisic vs Stellazzurra - 21/11/9. I think it will be a good decision to promote him to Mega senior team from the start of next season. Other than his outside shot (nice release which is very important, but still low three point percentage) I can't find any weakness in his game on both ends. Excellent physical profile, really good handle, can create bunch of things off the dribble or in p&r, good anticipation in passing lanes, on ball defense...He really plays with great composure and maturation which is impressive for his age. I think it's not too early for him to get significant minutes in ABA league next season.
Jovic can really make difficult shots. A great shot maker. I think he's been dealing with some injury, bit still flashed all around game and just great scoring and passing instincts. I think his scoring profile can translate to senior basketball exactly for his ability to make very difficult shots from everywhere on the floor whether it is fadeaway, one legged turnaround jumper, long range threes, he is showing great scoring instincts.
There is another player I noticed on Mega as a natural scorer (three point shooter) - Montenegrin Luka Bogavac. Such a good shooter it seems, doesn't need any space at all to get his shot up. I also like Ukrainian Kobzistiy, very composed and calm player, always makes the right play. I think he will be a good player. Croatian Ivisic is also intriguing, nice touch and handle for a big man.
Lithuanian Jocys on the other side had a great shooting game. Also seems to be an impressive shooter and shot maker (at least in this game).
Jovic can really make difficult shots. A great shot maker. I think he's been dealing with some injury, bit still flashed all around game and just great scoring and passing instincts. I think his scoring profile can translate to senior basketball exactly for his ability to make very difficult shots from everywhere on the floor whether it is fadeaway, one legged turnaround jumper, long range threes, he is showing great scoring instincts.
There is another player I noticed on Mega as a natural scorer (three point shooter) - Montenegrin Luka Bogavac. Such a good shooter it seems, doesn't need any space at all to get his shot up. I also like Ukrainian Kobzistiy, very composed and calm player, always makes the right play. I think he will be a good player. Croatian Ivisic is also intriguing, nice touch and handle for a big man.
Lithuanian Jocys on the other side had a great shooting game. Also seems to be an impressive shooter and shot maker (at least in this game).
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Katastroika2
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Luka is son of former Hemofarm shooter Nebojsa Bogavac and same like dad he has a golden hand.
I also like a lot what I've saw from this young Montenegrin. Great potential. He went under radar here in Balkans a little bit as he played and grew up in France until now.
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Serbian_Layup2
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I like what I've seen from our guys. Jovic has all the tools and drive to become a big time player. It's not just scoring, he can make plays and read the game really well. His game is definitely NBA bound and pretty much modeled for NBA. Scoring instincts, transition, focus, motor, passing...he can do it all. Competitive nature, I like how he attacked Vembanyama without any fear of getting blocked. Other guys, Stefanovic and Petrovic are pretty good. Petrovic needs to improve his shot and maybe add some floaters when slashing, but man, his quickness and one on one is so fun to watch. Change of speed, dribble moves are impressive. Undersized with trouble finishing at the rim but very intriguing. When he adds a few more tricks he can be very good. Stefanovic is improving a lot, can score in variety of ways, I think he will be a good player. Musikic (nice passer) and Skobalj (does a lot of useful things that stats don't show, also soft hand) are decent, could be good role players. Belic didn't get a lot of time, but definitely interesting skill set. You got to think with Djurisic, Radovanovic and Todorovic this team would be significantly better. Anyway, there are potential top players (Jovic and Djurisic), versatile scorers and ISO players (Stefanovic and Petrovic) and shooters (Todorovic). Add Radovanovic as a high profile defender (possibly a lockdown type of defender), and couple of decent role players, this generation has plenty to offer.
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Serbian_Layup2
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https://id-prospects.com/standouts-from-the-2021-fiba-u19-world-cup/
A lot of hype for Jovic and Djurisic among scouts and talent evaluators. Jovic is already so polished offensively, looking like a complete package on that end. One thing I noticed though is that he likes to go to his right dribble way too often, and it might become predictable at the next level. I think he has to widen his dribble arsenal when isolated on perimeter (though at 2.08 he will probably just use a step back or some simple move to get him space to shoot over defenders). I think his basketball instincts on offensive end are just too good to see him fail at the next level.
Djurisic is bursting with potential. So advanced skill set for his age. He has potential to become a great two way player. I see Djurisic as even more impactful player than Jovic. Gonna be fun watching them play and develop together at Mega next season.
A lot of hype for Jovic and Djurisic among scouts and talent evaluators. Jovic is already so polished offensively, looking like a complete package on that end. One thing I noticed though is that he likes to go to his right dribble way too often, and it might become predictable at the next level. I think he has to widen his dribble arsenal when isolated on perimeter (though at 2.08 he will probably just use a step back or some simple move to get him space to shoot over defenders). I think his basketball instincts on offensive end are just too good to see him fail at the next level.
Djurisic is bursting with potential. So advanced skill set for his age. He has potential to become a great two way player. I see Djurisic as even more impactful player than Jovic. Gonna be fun watching them play and develop together at Mega next season.
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Toruko2
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So much potential is not really good if you ask me. There is just one ball and you also need guys who is willing to make the dirty work.
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Serbian_Layup2
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The thing about them is that they have developed a really good chemistry and they already understand each other's best spots on the floor. Their connection in transition after pulling down a defensive rebound is awesome. But, yes, I also think you need guys to work around them (though I think Djurisic is already a very engaged defender willing to do a little bit of everything). However, just for now, I'm speaking about them just in terms of raw talent and potential. Their compatibility in a serious half court offense (together or not) has yet to be seen at the next level.
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Toruko2
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Oh, well, I was talking about the general situation of the Serbian NT in some years. Considering you have Micic, Bogdanovic, Jokic, Pokusevski, Jovic (tall one) and now Djurisic. These are really impressive names with a huge upside but it doesnt necessarily mean to have good chemistry. Turning this potential to a well working team will be difficult.
When we start with Eurobasket 2015. Serbia had a very balanced team and started really great but it was a very early high so one down game in the semi cost you the final. Then Eurobasket 2017... tbh I dont like this tournament at all. Many absentees but you managed to play final again. 2019 was a different story. You had a very versatile team. Maybe the easy start with the Philippines etc led you to the wrong direction but the team was everything but not well working. Talent was there but the ball wasnt flowing like always. The defense was bad etc and now the disappointment in Belgrade against Italy with the clear better team. Again very bad prep and defense.
Shortly said if you dont have enough time for prep such a high potential team could be a curse but loads of respect to your youth system to bring so many NBA level talents in such a short time. Do I envy you? Yeah a little. One last word about using Marjanovic. Dont use him anymore. He is a too big liability on the defensive end even though I can understand that his height is very tempting to use.
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For every stars that this Serbian team have there are guys like Dobric and Andjusic who are efficient national team players that you can bring on any tournament and play high level modern basketball..
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Katastroika2
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The crucial thing for Serbian national team next year will be health. For other things I think balance will be good.
I disagree with almost everything written (for 2015-2019, but it's past) - most crucial part is that Serbia had "clear better" team than Italy this summer. Serbia had injured Micic who played less than 15min, injured Kalinic, no clear playmaker and no shooting guard but Andjusic who was best player but had to burden 3 positions in this game. Second thing is that we began with switching in 4th quarter which brought results but too late. Italy was nominally the better team with Mannion - Fontecchio - fantastic Polonara and Melli - Serbia hasn't had the players, depth and quality to react as everyone was injured culminating with Micic's injury at warm up. This loss was no surprise at all - effectivelly would have been a surprise if we would have taken this one. Sense would be 0 anyway as we couldn't set a competitive team for the Olympics so Italy's victory is simply logical in this constellation.
And speaking about dirty work at Mega Basket Only person who ever did dirty work in this team that is created for bringing players in NBA is the cleaning personel of the locker rooms. This team was created for absolute freedom of their projects and both of mentioned players will be their declared projects. Big teams have imperative of results, teams like Mega don't and that's why this players can develop in this team. Which I consider good for players but desaster for leading teams in the respective countries as all really good young players prefer way through Mega.
I disagree with almost everything written (for 2015-2019, but it's past) - most crucial part is that Serbia had "clear better" team than Italy this summer. Serbia had injured Micic who played less than 15min, injured Kalinic, no clear playmaker and no shooting guard but Andjusic who was best player but had to burden 3 positions in this game. Second thing is that we began with switching in 4th quarter which brought results but too late. Italy was nominally the better team with Mannion - Fontecchio - fantastic Polonara and Melli - Serbia hasn't had the players, depth and quality to react as everyone was injured culminating with Micic's injury at warm up. This loss was no surprise at all - effectivelly would have been a surprise if we would have taken this one. Sense would be 0 anyway as we couldn't set a competitive team for the Olympics so Italy's victory is simply logical in this constellation.
And speaking about dirty work at Mega Basket
Only person who ever did dirty work in this team that is created for bringing players in NBA is the cleaning personel of the locker rooms. This team was created for absolute freedom of their projects and both of mentioned players will be their declared projects. Big teams have imperative of results, teams like Mega don't and that's why this players can develop in this team. Which I consider good for players but desaster for leading teams in the respective countries as all really good young players prefer way through Mega.
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reamily2
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Dont play a game with 9 players on board no matter how weak opposition you lost big when jovic got injured than losing that game ( and still go on the semis) against us..
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Katastroika2
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I watched Serbia - Germany U18. Serbia plays with all around 2004 generation this summer in U18 in order to prepare for next year's European Championship. Generally quite surprisingly good game. Biggest talents Milijasevic and Stosic, very good game of Djokovic. Serbia really looked one class better than Germany but I don't know if this German team is 2003-2004, A team, B team or C team as I also hardly know any Serbian players. First impression is that this looked better than expected. 91-78 at end and for youth basketball very good shooting team of Serbia. What I like is already seen at U19 World Cup that Serbia finally finishes with dinosaurs in their youth teams and puts good shooters in. Shooting means nothing but at least you've something to build on. Tree players really stood out, Germany looked bad - really bad as I usually like their youth teams a lot when I watch them.
Depressing that all three players that stood out don't play at zvezda. This is getting worse from year to year and should start to worry someone in our team.
Depressing that all three players that stood out don't play at zvezda. This is getting worse from year to year and should start to worry someone in our team.
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Serbian_Layup2
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How did Ćurčić look to you? I never watched him but he has been getting a lot of hype from some scouts as an athletic scorer and shooter, and was singled out as one of the best prospects of this generation.
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Katastroika2
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Dude hit some crazy shots. I was laughing two times, out of dribble, step back. But both were hit in a phase when deca have been rolling and hitting everything. But looks like pure shooter and scorer. He and Milijasevic in combination looked interesting. Powerful combo-guard duo. A lot of confidence, really atypical playing style for Serbian youth standards.
I liked Stosic a lot. Guy had great defensive rotations, two huge blocks and Germans avoided even thinking about penetrating when he was on the parquet. Guy is our new Kalinic. I heard very good infos about work ethics and character from that kid. Would be another good player from Nis - who would think that Nis can produce good players in a row
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Katastroika2
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Serbia 2004 beat Croatia 2003 (9 players 2003 - 3 2004). Only thing what is important is that Serbia will receive a fantastic guard in Milijasevic very soon. How guy reads defenses, how he spreads them is really outstanding. Hope he choses his next team wisely. Biggest talent Dynamic ever brought up through their youth categories and boost for their organization to continue in being a "mini Mega".
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Katastroika2
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Serbian_Layup2
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Upcoming season is going to be interesting in terms of watching young talents develop at senior level. Jovic and Djurisic should get significant minutes at Mega, Nakic signed for Andorra, we'll see how Vukcevic will fit in Real's rotation next season, maybe a loan to some Spanish ACB team would be a good idea to get more minutes. A loan would also be a smart move for Stefanovic and Petrovic because I doubt they will get a meaningful time considering Partizan's ambitions this season. Curcic and Milijasevic are interesting, maybe a KLS experience next season to test their physicality at senior level would be a good step in their development, Djurisic did that last season. Todorovic, Stosic, Belic, Radovanovic definitely worth keeping an eye on.
Smaliagic signed for Partizan, probably a great opportunity for him to learn from Obradovic, and we can finally see more of his game. Petrusev probably staying in Europe, which is I think right path for him at the moment. I think he can be a really solid player at Euro level, maybe also NBA if he keeps adding to his skillset, especially improving on defense. I probably missed some guys, but this season might propel a couple of high level players for the future of NT.
Speaking about future of our NT, the time is probably coming that we need to start thinking about going into a bit of rebuilding process. We kinda already started it with Petrusev this year, and I think the next player that projects to get a roster spot is Pokusevski. I think adding him, if he continues to develop, will be crucial to our rotation at SF/PF spot because we are clearly aging and becoming a bit vulnerable, especially at PF.
I don't what happened to those rumors that Kokoskov is gone. I wonder if his move to NBA as an assistant will keep him at the helm of NT because he would be able to lead the team in World cup qualifications which wouldn't be possible if he stayed at Fener.
Smaliagic signed for Partizan, probably a great opportunity for him to learn from Obradovic, and we can finally see more of his game. Petrusev probably staying in Europe, which is I think right path for him at the moment. I think he can be a really solid player at Euro level, maybe also NBA if he keeps adding to his skillset, especially improving on defense. I probably missed some guys, but this season might propel a couple of high level players for the future of NT.
Speaking about future of our NT, the time is probably coming that we need to start thinking about going into a bit of rebuilding process. We kinda already started it with Petrusev this year, and I think the next player that projects to get a roster spot is Pokusevski. I think adding him, if he continues to develop, will be crucial to our rotation at SF/PF spot because we are clearly aging and becoming a bit vulnerable, especially at PF.
I don't what happened to those rumors that Kokoskov is gone. I wonder if his move to NBA as an assistant will keep him at the helm of NT because he would be able to lead the team in World cup qualifications which wouldn't be possible if he stayed at Fener.
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Serbian_Layup2
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Koprivica signing for Partizan. Interesting, standing at 216, he is very mobile with excellent rim rim protection and rebounding. Quite raw offensively, but his defensive upside is what intrigues me. He has tremendous physical appearance. Him and Smailagic working with Obradovic and getting solid minutes could be beneficial for NT.
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Serbian_Layup2
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Some time ago it seemed that we were getting dry on point guard position among talented prospects. Now, it doesn't seem like that. Curcic, Milijasevic and Topic are quite talented. Curcic made a sudden burst, there weren't many people knowing him or talking about his game. Unpredictability of youth talent is fun to watch, some hyped players often don't live to expactions while some others not as nearly accomplished at that age become game changers. I think Curcic has the best balance of scoring/passing mentality. Milijasevic is a super skilled shot maker, but there are questions about his size and will it translate to senior level. Topic is a prototype of a real floor general, passing/high IQ point guard who can score, with good size but not much athletic. If I would have to rank youth talent U21 by their position regardless of age, I would do somethimg like this:
Point guards
Curcic, Topic, Milijasevic, Petrovic
Shooting guards
Djurisic (though he can play 1-3 easily), Nakic (might play at SF), Stefanovic
Small forwards
Jovic, Todorovic, Radovanovic, Belic
Power forwards
Pokusevski (though he is more of a 3 right now), Vukcevic, Stosic
Centers
Petrusev, Smailagic (probably will play more at PF), Koprivica
I might have missed some guys, there is also a SF Bosnjakovic, but he is only 15, already playing at this challenger right now. I feel like he is too young to give him any serious consideration, but very talented. Now what's interesting is that some of these hyped guys won't live up to expectations, and some others I didn't even mention will probably make a sudden appearance as game changers. It's probably the best way, because there is some logic beyond evaluations and all analysis that makes it all quite interesting.
Point guards
Curcic, Topic, Milijasevic, Petrovic
Shooting guards
Djurisic (though he can play 1-3 easily), Nakic (might play at SF), Stefanovic
Small forwards
Jovic, Todorovic, Radovanovic, Belic
Power forwards
Pokusevski (though he is more of a 3 right now), Vukcevic, Stosic
Centers
Petrusev, Smailagic (probably will play more at PF), Koprivica
I might have missed some guys, there is also a SF Bosnjakovic, but he is only 15, already playing at this challenger right now. I feel like he is too young to give him any serious consideration, but very talented. Now what's interesting is that some of these hyped guys won't live up to expectations, and some others I didn't even mention will probably make a sudden appearance as game changers. It's probably the best way, because there is some logic beyond evaluations and all analysis that makes it all quite interesting.
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Katastroika2
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Bošnjaković is 14. I haven't watched him in that tournament but what I've read people have little understanding that he isn't playing more besides his teammates as he seemed to look good besides elder competition.