Emilio Kovačić (born 11 January 1968 in Zadar) is a Croatian professional basketball scout and former player. At a height of 2.08 m (6'10) tall, he was a center with great rebounding skills and decent defensive abilities. He played for many years in the EuroLeague.
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| Born | 11 January 1968 Zadar, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Croatian | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| NBA draft | 1992: undrafted | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing career | 1992–2004 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Center | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1992–1993 | Zadar | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1993–1994 | Cibona | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1994–1997 | Zrinjevac | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1997–1999 | Zadar | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1999–2001 | Union Olimpija | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001–2003 | Skipper Bologna | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003–2004 | Zadar | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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College career
editKovačić played American college basketball for the NAIA Grand Canyon Antelopes[1] and Biola Eagles.[2] He also played in the NCAA Division I team, the Arizona State Sun Devils.[3][4][5]
Professional career
editIn his pro career, Kovačić played with Zadar, Zrinjevac, Fortitudo Bologna, Union Olimpija, and Cibona. He was named the MVP of the Krešimir Ćosić Cup (Croatian Cup) of the 1997–98 season, while a member of Zadar. In 2001, Kovačić has named the MVP of the Slovenian Cup finals.
National team career
editKovačić was a regular member of the senior men's Croatian national team. With Croatia, he won the bronze medal at the 1993 EuroBasket. He also played at the 1997 EuroBasket and at the 2001 EuroBasket.
Post-playing career
editKovačić was hired in June 2013, as an international scouting consultant for the NBA's Phoenix Suns.[6] After five seasons, Kovačić was relieved from his position with the Suns on 8 October 2018.[7]
References
edit- ^ Eurobasket.lt Emilio Kovačić
- ^ Worries Tinge Success for Biola's Kovacic Mitch Polin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb 1991
- ^ Colorado 81, Wyoming 77-Shaun Vandiver scored 24 points... , Chicago Tribune, 1 December 1989
- ^ College Hoops From A To Z, Skip Myslenski, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan 1990
- ^ NBACRO Archived 15 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine Podcast: S Emiliom Kovačićem otkrivali NBA tajne (in Croatian)
- ^ "Front Office additions are "excellent hires"". Bright Side of the Sun.
- ^ "Sources: Suns leaning toward making Jones GM". 9 October 2018.
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