FORWARD DARIO SARIC ZAGREB CO
D.O.B.: 08.04.1994.
WING SPAN: 7’0”/213.5cm
HEIGHT: 6’10”/209cm
STANDING REACH: 9’0”/274.5cm
WEIGHT: 215lbs
BODY FAT: 4%

PERSONAL: name pronounced Da-rio Sha-rich…born in the coastal town of Sibenik, birthplace of the legendary Drazen Petrovic…his father Predrag was teamed up with Drazen…his basketball idol is Earvin “Magic” Johnson…very good student…after a lucrative 3M Euro offer from TAU Ceramica signed with a BC Zagreb in 2009 as a 15 year old…his one year younger sister Dana also plays basketball for BC Medvescak Zagreb…his upside recently drew numerous comparisons with Spain’s Ricky Rubio…needs to improve his english speaking skills…

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: named most prospective player of 2010 Albert Schweitzer Tournament…best scorer of the 2010 Croatian Junior Final Four…named MVP of the 2010 FIBA U16 European Championship

WHAT HE HAS: natural feel for the game…versatile…surprisingly good passer…streaky shooter…almost a virtual triple-threat on offense…can post a triple-double against any team in any competition…

WHAT HE NEEDS TO IMPROVE: decision making to an extent…defensive positioning…moving and making a plays without a ball…

COMPARISON: Although he has been compared to the versatile swingman Dejan Bodiroga during his cadet days most recently Saric grew another couple of inches to 6’10” (with 6’10” wingspan) and now, at the age of 18 his ability to play point forward which can dribble, create and hit the open man with the pass, along with improved shooting ability from perimeter makes you wonder if he is going to develop into a future pro reminiscent of the forward Detlef Schrempf – Marjan Crnogaj, CroHoops.com editor-in-chief 09.04.2012.

RECENT UPDATE: no recent update…

CROHOOPS.COM TOP 20 CROATIAN PROSPECTS TRACKER: #10 on 01-10-2009…#4 on 01-06-2010…#1 on 08-08-2010…

TOP VIDEOS: Dario Saric Highlights 03-10-2009Dario Saric (1994) In Mannheim2010 Croatian Junior Final Four Highlightspost 2011 Hoop Summit interview

TOP LINKS: “SuperKosarka” basketball magazine interview from 2006“Dad, how much exactly is three million Euros?”NbaDraft.net profileDraftExpress profileEuroHopes profileNLB profileNbaDraft.net: “European Phenom”(03-11-2009)2010 Croatian Junior Final Four complete scouting reportCroHoops.com: “12 Questions interview with Dario Saric”(1st July 2010)Nba-Croatia.com interview 19-08-2010post 2011 Hoop Summit interview

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Posted by CroHoops Staff On May - 5 - 2012 Dario Saric

 

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

 

 

Posted by Marjan Crnogaj On April - 17 - 2012 Dario Saric Uncategorized Zagreb CO

 

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.

 

VIDEO U PRIPREMI…

 

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.

 

 

Posted by Marjan Crnogaj On April - 17 - 2012 Dario Saric Uncategorized Zagreb CO

 

Raspored polufinala doigravanja Hrvatske ženske A1 lige je kako slijedi:

 

ŽKK GOSPIĆ CROATIA OSIGURANJE vs ŽKK PLETER
18. travnja 2012. u Gospiću, u Gradskoj ŠŠD u 18:00 sati
 
ŽKK PLETER vs ŽKK GOSPIĆ CROATIA OSIGURANJE
21. travnja 2012. u Rijeci u 20:30 sati
 
ŽKK NOVI ZAGREB vs ŽKK JOLLY JBS
18. travnja 2012. u Zagrebu, u ŠD “Trnsko” u 20:30 sati
 
ŽKK JOLLY JBS vs ŽKK NOVI ZAGREB
22. travnja 2012. u Šibeniku, u ŠD “Baldekin” u 20:00 sati
 

U slučaju izjednačenog rezultata igrati će se treća, odlučujuća utakmica.
 

 

Posted by CroHoops Staff On April - 17 - 2012 women

Dino Rađa (photo: www.dubrovacki.hr)


 

Legenda splitske košarke Dino Rađa još nije rekao svoju zadnju riječ na košarkaškom terenu!

 

Svi oni koji se sjećaju nezaboravnih Rađinih post-up poteza i šuteva s poludistance imati će priliku utvrditi gradivo tijekom finala sve popularnije ProAm lige koje se na dvije dobivene utakmice igra tijekom predstojećeg vikenda u Splitskim Gripama. U Finalu će se sastati branitelj naslova Dalmacija, te trostruki prvak Adriatic, predvođen upravo Dinom Rađom.

 

44-godišnji Rađa, koji je uvijek bio željan dokazivanja i novih izazova u karijeri, zvuči upravo kao na vrhuncu karijere: “Adrenalin mi je kao pred München ’89. (izvor: Slobodna Dalmacija, opaska autora: kada je Jugoplastika Split osvojila prvi od tri uzastopna naslova klupskih prvaka Europe).

 

 

Sigurni smo da Rađa (a niti ostali sudinonici finalne serije) neće iznevjeriti sve brojniju publiku ProAm lige, koja se od prošle godine osim u Splitu (ProAm Jug) igra i u Zagrebu (ProAm Sjever).

 

SUMMARY: Over the next weekend 44-year old legend of Croatian basketball Dino Radja will play in the “best-of-two” final series of Croatian ProAm league between current champion Dalmacija and three-time champion Adriatic (Radja’s team).

 
 

Posted by Marjan Crnogaj On April - 13 - 2012 ProAm League Split Uncategorized

 

Lovro Mazalin (photo: www.eurohopes.com)

 

 

U organizaciji KK Koš iz Sarajeva u glavnom gradu BiH je od 6. do 8. travnja održan 5. međunarodni turnir za mlađe kategorije “BH Telecom šestoaprilski turnir grada Sarajeva”.

 

Na turniru je učestvovala i kadetska (U16) reprezentacija Hrvatske pod stručnim vodstvom trenera Darka Kuncea, te je osvojila odlično drugo mjesto nakon što je u finalu sa 93:76 poražena od juniorske (U18) selekcije BiH.

 

Talentirani 15-godišnji Petrinjac Lovro Mazalin je (opet) briljirao postigavši čak 69 poena u 3 utakmice.

 

SUMMARY: Croatian cadet (U16) NT took part in the annual City of Sarajevo Tournament. Bosnian junior (U18) NT won the Tournament, while Croatia finished 2nd placed. 15-Year old Croatian prospect Lovro Mazalin was the leading scorer of the Tournament with 69 points in 3 games.

 

 

Posted by CroHoops Staff On April - 10 - 2012 Lovro Mazalin Uncategorized

 

photo: www.igremladih.org

 

Celebrated member of Spanish NT Juan Carlos Navarro, who’s unconventional perimeter shots during his rich international career have given him the nickname “La bomba”  became the newest ambassador of the Youth sports games, amateur sports event which is held each summer in the Adriatic town of Split, Croatia.

 

“I am very pleased that as an ambassador I can help spread this huge sports,
amateur manifestation” – Navarro announced.

 

Many famous athletes such as David Beckham, Jose Mourinho, Predrag Mijatovic, Slaven Bilic, Goran Ivanisevic already gave their support to the Youth sports games…

 

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Proslavljeni španjolski košarkaški reprezentativac Juan Carlos Navarro, poznat po po nekonvencionalnim šutevima koji su mu tijekom bogate međunarodne karijere priskrbili slikoviti nadimak “La bomba”, postao je najnoviji ambasador Sportskih igara mladih, amaterske manifestacije koja se svakoga ljeta održava u Splitu.

 

“Drago mi je što kao ambasador mogu pomoći u širenju ove najveće sportske, amaterske manifestacije” – izjavio je Navarro.

 

Potporu Sportskim igrama mladih dali su mnogi poznati sportaši poput Davida Beckhama, Jose Mourinha, Predrag Mijatovia, Slavena Bilia, Gorana Ivaniševića…

 

 

Posted by CroHoops Staff On April - 7 - 2012 Split

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