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U ekskluzivnom intervjuu za prestižni košarkaški portal www.eurohoops.net ponajbolji juniorski igrač svijeta Dario Šarić je potvrdio svoju jasnu namjeru da napusti klub iz Trnskog, te da već iduće sezone zaigra za Panathinaikos iz Atene, pogotovo ako trener “zelenih” ostane legendarni Željko Obradović.

Darijeva želja da se jednoga dana oproba u NBA za sada ostaje neupitna.

Aran Smith, Osnivač i Predsjednik NbaDraft.net

Ekskluzivno za CroHoops.com odgovor na pitanje “Zašto je Dario Šarić došao na broj 10 u projekcijama NBA drafta 2013?” ponudio je Aran Smith, osnivač i predsjednik NbaDraft.net, prestižne košarkaške web stranice, čija tradicija evaluiranja potencijalnih NCAA i NBA igrača seže još od početka ovog milenija.

Podsjetimo, NbaDraft.net je tijekom Nike Hoop Summita u Portlandu najboljeg juniorskog igraca svijeta u svojoj projekciji NBA draft ploče 2013. postavio na izuzetno visoko 10. mjesto (pick drže Minnesota Timberwolvesi), što definitivno nije prošlo nezapaženo od strane domaće košarkaške javnosti, medija, pa u krajnjoj liniji i samog Šarića. Evo što o svemu kaže Mr.Smith:

“Bio sam u Portlandu na Hoop Summitu i gledao sam ga na treninzima i utakmici zajedno sa još dva scouta sa stranice. Svi smo se složili da je bio vrlo impresivan i da ima šansu biti u TOP 10 izbora NBA drafta 2013 kada će biti dostupan. Podsjetio nas je na Gallinarija sa svojim vodstvom i voljom za pobjedom. Očigledno drugačiji stil u odnosu na Gallinarija. Više razigravač nego šuter ali se njegov šut stvarno popravio. Impresionirao me vodstvom prema kraju utakmice, kada je preuzeo kontrolu nad ekipom u trenucima kada je selekcija SAD-a napravila niz i tada nije dozvolio selekciji Svijeta da izgubi. Ima srce šampiona i smatram da će nastaviti ulagati rad kako bi nastavio poboljšavati svoju igru.” – Aran Smith, Predsjednik NbaDraft.net

SUMMARY: President of NbaDraft.net Aran Smith briefly explained why NbaDraft.net  positioned European phenom Dario Saric (6’10”/1994) at #10 pick in the projection of 2013 NBA draft:

“I was in Portland for the Hoop Summit and watched him in practices and the game along with two other scouts from the site. We all agreed that he was very impressive and has a chance to go top 10 in 2013 when he’s eligible. He reminded us of Gallinari with his leadership and will to win. Different style obviously. More of a facilitator than a shooter but his shot has really improved. He impressed me with his leadership towards the end of the game, taking command when the US team made their run and seemed to not allow the World team to lose. He has the heart of a winner and I think he will put the work in to continue improving his game.” – Aran Smith, President of NbaDraft.net

Domaći košarkaški fenomen Dario Šarić zabilježio je još jedan u nizu odličnih nastupa nakon povratka sa Nike Hoop Summita.

U uvjerljivoj Zagrebovoj pobjedi nad slabašnim Zabokom od 96:58 Šarić je zahvaljujući evidentno beskompromisnom pristupu od prve do zadnje minute, uknjižio 19 poena, ČAK 17 SKOKOVA, te po 3 asistencije (makar smo ih mi izbrojili bar 2-3 više) i 3 ukradene lopte.

Šarićeva evidentna želja za dokazivanjem bez obzira tko stajao ispred njega bila je izuzetno vidljiva tijekom bitke za skakačku poziciju u Zabokovom reketu tijekom cijele utakmice, u kojoj je Šarić zabilježio ČAK 9 OFENZIVNIH SKOKOVA.

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Kada je dobio priliku da kreira Šarić je posebnom dostavom u nekoliko navrata uslužio rijetko korištenog centra Roberta Rikića koji je nekim čudom napustio klupu Zagreba i sukladno našim nedavnim sugestijama demonstrirao da itekako zna i umije – u 20 minuta na parketu zabilježio je 14 poena i 7 skokova.

Ukoliko ‘Riki želi košarkaški oplemeniti visinu i dosadašnji rad pod hitno treba razviti poluhorok iz reketa koji može lansirati u svakoj situaciji, preko bilo koga. U slučaju da je zaustavljen mora biti spreman koristiti i lijevu ruku. Ipak i ovakav Rikić bi trebao biti itekako iskoristiv Zagrebu.

Centar gostujućih Filip Kraljević (1989) pokazao je zanimljiv potencijal sa 11 poena i 8 skokova.

SUMMARY: Dario Saric continued to play well after his return from Nike Hoop Summit. Against Zabok, in Croatian A1 League 9th round, Saric had 19 points, 17 rebounds (9 offensive), 3 assists and 3 steals. He also assisted a back-up center Robert Rikic (1990) on a couple of occasions for easy lay-ups and considerably helped him on his way to 14 pts+7reb performance. Saric’s team Zagreb CO is now standing at 5-4 record and still has an evident chance to reach 4th spot which leads to the play-off.

Dario Saric vs Andrei Kirilenko

17-yeard old Croatian phenom G/F Dario Saric (6’9”/Zagreb CO) has reached an agreement with his team Zagreb CO that he will be sent on a loan to Zadar for the remaining part of the Croatian A1 League regular season.

He and his father Predrag, reportedly unsatisfied with Dario’s playing time for Zagreb CO senior team, recently considered Zadar or Sibenik as potential destinations on Dario’s path to fully develop and prove his basketball stock.

Saric averaged 2.0 points and 4.5 boards in four Euroleague outings for Zagreb CO which currently has miserable 2-7 EL record. Zadar currently holds 2nd place in Croatian A1 League with 7-3 record and astonishing +120 point difference.

Head coach Ivica Buric, Zagreb CO (photo by kk-zagreb.hr)

According to Jutarnji List Zagreb CO head coach Ivica Buric stated that Croatian champion line of European phenoms (Saric, Hezonja, Mavra) “will have to battle their way into the rotation, but will have equal chances of making the rotation as anyone else on the roster.”

Buric made it clear that he has the intention of transfering some players which could end up riding the bench to the local subsidiary Dubrava Zagreb to get their minutes while playing in Croatian A2 league competition.

Four months ago they were able to carry Dubrava Zagreb pass by eventual European junior champion Zagreb CO and to win 2011 Croatian Junior Championship in Slavonski Brod.

Now, highly ranked prospects G Mislav Brzoja and F Matej Buovac, which have both represented Croatia in FIBA youth competitions this summer, have made the final decision to continue their academic and basketball paths in the U.S. State of Indiana.

Brzoja, who shined for Dubrava’s senior team playing alongside European phenom Dario Saric last season, has committed to play for Traders Point Christian Academy located in Whitestown, Indiana.

Buovac, a huge prospect at forward spot, choose to play for La Lumiere High School in LaPorte, Indiana. With only 200kms between them expect both Brzoja & Buovac to have NCAA in their sight.

Brzoja and Buovac are not the only ones who will shift Dubrava for U.S.A. Forward Andrija Naglic who was an active participant of 2011 CroHoops League will continue his academic and basketball career at Nazarene Christian Academy, Texas.