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I meant regular IQ
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I watched first time this season entire game of OKC yesterday and I am positively surprised by Pokusevski. This is going in the right direction and should be fine in mid-term. Dude has potential in being something special. Looks mobile, fast, active on the boards, disciplined in both offense and defense. Good observations of Serbian_Layup throughout the season. When maturing he should learn to use his body better and better.Comment
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Pokusevski is definitely different compared to start of the season...work is probably paying off, he is a bit stronger and more comfortable in his dribble and driving which automatically resulted in a much better FG efficiency. He is not taking tons of contested three point shots anymore, slowly recognizing his strengths and using his big strides to get to easy buckets in transition. He is really fantastic in transition, once he enters three point zone there is no way to stop him, he just flies over near the free throw line and that's it. Thunder organization know how to use him at this stage of development and trying to grow his fundamental understanding of the game, and it really shows in the last couple of weeks. Lots of work to do, but it seems he is on a good path.Originally posted by Katastroika View Post
How about Djurisic's debut...I know these qualifiers are such as they are, and those rosters are not anywhere near the real quality, but it's great to see young talents getting run in such important games with NT. Djurisic used every bit of a chance Pesic gave him last night. Missed some shots that could go in, but also did a handful of nice plays in both ways while also showing off his talent. Played like a confident vet and it tells a lot that Pesic kept him in the game for entire fourth quarter. I mean we complain about how we can't get a capable roster and fear in every window, but the silver lining is that we get to watch some really talented kids who might be key players in the near future. That's really nice and a positive takeaway that makes these windows bearable. Also, it's really good to see guys like Jagodic-Kuridza who made debut as a veteran for NT, but played terrific in both these windows. It's great to see such humble guys who don't ask for anything but always ready to step in and do the job. I heard on a press conference a question about Djurisic and Pesic said something like 'I'm preparing them for Olympics (Djurisic and Jovic)'. Pesic might be a little old but his experience and authority are priceless for this team and those young players.
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According to Serbian media Pesic who is at US tours for visits of Jokic, Bogdanovic, Bjelica and Poku next few days is also meeting with Serbian American Sasa Stefanovic.
I loved this kid, he played for US youth selections and will be a hell of a player. Sasa has already Serbian citizenship even though he is born and grew up in one of biggest Serbian US-communities in Indiana. Before two-three weeks I watched a Purdue game and was thinking all the time what kind of great boost this boy could be to our team. Same as for Lithuanians also Serbia has incredible potential in North America with kids that speak language, know culture and could because of growing up in different basketball systems spice up our team.Comment
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I haven't watched Stefanovic at all, but he has been hyped a little bit in our basketball media for some time. He is a senior at Purdue, 23 y.o. (not all that young), but what I have seen from highlights and read about him, he is a great shooter with incredibly quick release. Definitely interesting, a good move by Pesic and Federation to get in touch with talented players overseas. It might be good to spice it up a little bit. Stefanovic will have important games with Purdue in coming days so it will be interesting to see how he handles big national stage.
Just want to say that Poku's stock is rising, I can see him getting a spot, or at least I'm tempted to see that kind of length and mobility added to our current roster.Comment
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So, Katastroika, are you pleased with the debut of Nikola Topic? We've talked a little bit about him as someone who could potentially become Teo's successor in NT. High IQ, advanced passing ability, a real floor general. First game with senior team and had a team high 5 assists as a 16 y.o. A chance for Zvezda to finally do something right with their young talents.Comment
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As HUGE fan of his father I am of course huge fan of little Topic. He is without any doubt biggest project of zvezda in the next years and we will see how we will develop, first looks are pretty promising.
Vutric - Vopic - Milenko Topic!Comment
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rKquWARSvRY
Topic is probably the best prospect we have at PG and he looks very intriguing. Great passing awareness for such young age. Good to see that we might have a legit option at PG.Comment
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There are two very interesting prospects in USA that are going to play college basketball next season and both of them are drawing attention from some of the best college programs at the highest level.
One is Milan Momčilović, 6-8 PF, from Peawaukee high school (Wisconsin). Ranked as top 8 PF in entire class. Judging from highlights he doesn't seem to play above the rim and probably below average atheticism at PRO level, but a really good shooter with smooth release and some excellent footwork which he uses to go for some baseline fade away shots in the mold of Nowitzki. Could be a versatile scorer from the mid range and a great spot up shooter from the three point range. UCLA, Iowa State, Virginia etc. have interest in recruiting him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCABOYRSILM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-Ze72-YwlM
The second one is none other than Peja's son - Andrej Stojaković. He is a 6-7 SG/SF, from Jesuit high school (California). Top 5 ranked SF and top 25 prospect in entire nation. As Peja's son, don't have to bust my head for very long and guess that he thrives as a shooter. And, indeed, he can shoot that ball in any motion as a spot up shooter, off the dribble or c&s. He won't be as tall as Peja, but he will be more athletic and judging from highlights he is good with ball in his hands and can drive to the basket. It would really be something to have another Stojaković lighting it up from deep, even their release is similar. UCLA, Stanford, Connecticut, Indiana...are recruiting him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOaeHIp8y9I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QOCXuBpqVc
Both of these kids were born in USA and it's rumored that our Federation is planning to get into touch with them.Last edited by Serbian_Layup; 07-09-2022, 02:21 PM.Comment
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Momčilović has committed to Iowa State.Originally posted by Serbian_Layup View Post
https://mobile.twitter.com/MaxFeldma...12358271254529
A word on Stojaković:
https://mobile.twitter.com/ringer/st...44796474875904
It's true that apples don't fall far from the trees, this kid Andrej reminds me so much on Peja in the way he shoots the ball with so much style and also with some movement with the ball, it's like I'm watching Peja for a couple of moments.Last edited by Serbian_Layup; 07-17-2022, 03:45 PM.Comment
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Unfortunately a major question mark remains over Stefanović, Momčilović & Stojaković eligibility.
And we already have a naturalized player, Tristan Vukčević. So unless all of them owned a serbian passport prior their 16th birthday, the future head coaches of national team will have to make some difficult choices.Foreign-born players with bloodline connection with the country they want to represent must prove their legal nationality through a passport obtained before turning age 16. Players who obtained their passport afterwards can still play but they would be considered as "naturalized" players by FIBA rather than as a local. FIBA allows one naturalized player to be on the roster of a national team per game.Comment
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That's really a bummer, especially if all of them pan out as high level players. It's interesting that all of them (including Tristan) have a really good stroke and project to be good shooters. Even if just one of them lives up to expectations and have desire to play for NT, it would be great. Stefanovic didn't make it in the draft, wondering if there is any kind of interest from ABA league teams for him, probably worth the try.Originally posted by serbianhoops View PostComment
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This kid Radakovic from U18 team caught my eye through first couple of games in the group stage. Not really athetic, looks even slow in his motion, but really skilled with ball in his hands with good body control which enables him to finish well on the rim. What I've seen in first two games, he can do a bit of everything as a three level scorer. Very interesting offensive upside, standing at 6'7'' he can play both SG/SF. There are 4-5 high level prospects missing from this team (including Djurisic), but this kid could be a pleasent surprise of the tournament. I see that Zvezda already signed a professional contract with him a couple of months ago. Really nice fundamentals.
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Đurišić with 17/4/5 in a prep game against University of Virginia. He will see a lot of playing time in ABA league upcoming season. It's a long shot, but he might be Bogdan's backup in NT sooner than we think.Comment
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Đurišić with 24 pts and 6 as against Overtime Elite (team made of next year's draft picks, couple of them projected to be top 10). Few days earlier had 16 and 5 against Karsiyaka. A really ball dominant physical G/F who is becoming adept at playing PG. I'm prety sure he is going to be very important for NT in the next FIBA window. This looks like his breakout season. Still just 18...
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