Future of Serbian NT

[Serbian_Layup]

Kostic finishes season in KLS with 27/4/8 and 6/9 from 3. He has been playing as a point guard in the second half of the season and his improvement as ballhandler is obvious. Very nice developmental season for Kostic. Now he will probably get sođe minites with Zvezda in ABA league and in KLS playoffs.

[Straight forward]

Very curious to see Topic on the NBA court. It seems like Topic and KJ will start their NBA career at the same time. I have those as 2 best PGs since Doncic. Very interesting spectacle. Off course, Saraf and Traore shouldn't be overlooked much as well. Hugo should end up in the NBA as well, so there will be very strong boost of Euro guards in the NBA soon.

[Serbian_Layup]

There is a very nice feedback from OKC about Topic's rehab and work ethic. Daignault had a lot of praise for Topic, his mentality and was impressed with his calmness and maturity. Topic is basically cleared for basketball activities, his rehab is almost done and he used this time to work a lot behind the scene. His first games will be in the summer league. If health serves him well, he is going to be a very good player. Future leader of Serbian NT quite possibly. Topic/Jokic combo in 2027/2028 could be something really special. Long ways to go though, but very attractive to think about it.

Srzentic has been dominating in KLS lately, another big time talent on the perimeter.

[Serbian_Layup]

https://x.com/Scoutspects/status/1904186642216169781

Danilovic junior has scoring instincts like his father, but lacks a bit of physicality and athleticism. Definitely has a lot of talent.

[Serbian_Layup]

Kostic and Srzentic going against each other and both had great games. Kostic with 30/4/5 and Srzentic with 22/7/8. Srzentic will play for Mega next season and Kostic is expected to be in Zvezda's roster. Srzentic seems to be better ballhandler/passer and Kostic has great shot making skills. Two very talented perimeter oriented players.

[Serbian_Layup]

Darko Rajaković has been really good at developing young talents in Toronto. Seems like he has a long term future as NBA head coach or at least as one of the best developmental coaches in the league. He is definitely going to be the head coach of our NT in the future, as he expressed it many times during interviews. Seems to be very temperament (like every Serbian coach basically), outspoken, good motivator and also quite angry at times LOL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsB96ZwbpFM

I would still like to give Igor Kokoskov another shot. I feel like we wasted him in abnormal circumstances way too easily. Definitely worth another try in the near future.

[Serbian_Layup]

https://x.com/ABA_League/status/1898725130529911194

Great game for Markovic, it's obvious that he improved a lot physically since start of the season. I think he is going to be a very good two way player. This was a game against very decent Eurocup level team.

Also, Petrovic with 19p and 8ass, showed again passing skills and tremendous quickness. Very decisive with ball in his hands.

[Serbian_Layup]

http://www.noceilingsnba.com/p/a-scouts-eyes-stefan-todorovic-a

Todorovic is gaining attention, really good shooter on a high volume.

[Serbian_Layup]

Interesting stuff came out today. Topic might be traded to Nets. This might be good for Topic, Nets are bad and in rebuild and he could get a lot of playing time from the start. Thunder are much better organization though. However, taking minutes from SGA or playing with ball next to him will be very difficult. Thunder are in win now mode and when you have SGA you don't have to wait for any other guard, so I can see a good logic there by trading Topic and multiple picks for a quality player who fills some gaps and brings extra quality in playoff rotation

[Serbian_Layup]

https://x.com/SerbBasketNews/status/1880098150486360320

Djurisic was injured and missed a few months, started playing recently, we'll see where he goes from here. If he wants to play in NBA, outside shot must improve. Hawks want him to play as a point guard in G league, but in long term everything will depend on his ability to make outside shots on decent efficiency.

[Serbian_Layup]

26/11 for Jovic and 17/10as for Petrovic in Mega's loss today.

Jovic could become such an interesting player if he learns to shoot threes on a decent efficiency. Really fun and athletic small ball 5 who can face up and play above the rim. Shooting will be necessary to make up for the lack of size.

I love watching Petrovic play. Outside shooting is also problematic and will have to get better to be able to play at higher level or for NT. But also very fun point guard with great slashing skills, touch around basket (floaters are great) and very nice passing skills. Had 16/9 vs Partizan too in narrow loss. He is a must for February games.

[Serbian_Layup]

https://x.com/Scoutspects/status/1875925726773531110

Interesting player to keep an eye on, this is his breakout year in NCAA. Terrific shooter on a big volume.

[Serbian_Layup]

https://x.com/draftpoint2024/status/1863263630302523886

We will be watching Srzentic in Mega jersey in ABA league soon enough. What I like about him a lot is that he has a really nice mid range game and crafty finishing around the rim. Also, very surprised with his playmaking and passing vision. Plus, there is a great positional size, especially if he continues to play at guard position.

[Serbian_Layup]

https://x.com/draftpoint2024/status/1862913463716102157

Kostic will make a big noise once he starts to fill out his frame and mature physically. When that happens his potential as a scorer will be scary. This season is very encouraging and reminds a lot of Topic's season in KLS before coming to ABA league. Kostic is a big talent with an even bigger room for improvement which makes his upside really high.

[Serbian_Layup]

https://x.com/draftpoint2024/status/1862536303251718526

Scored 29 in 20 minutes earlier today, now 30 in another 20 minutes. He has been labeled as one of the best prospects in his generation, but these kind of performances will shed lights on his name in international scouting. A big G/F with great knack for scoring.

https://x.com/Scoutspects/status/1862541967827050767