Emilio Kovačić

Emilio Kovačić (born January 11, 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.

Emilio Kovačić
Personal information
Born (1968-01-11) January 11, 1968
Zadar, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia
NationalityCroatian
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Career information
College
NBA draft1992 / Undrafted
Playing career1992–2004
PositionCenter
Career history
1992–1993Zadar
1993–1994Cibona
1994–1997Zrinjevac
1997–1999Zadar
1999–2001Union Olimpija
2001–2003Skipper Bologna
2003–2004Zadar
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing Croatia
EuroBasket
1993 Germany Croatia
Representing  Yugoslavia
European Championship for Cadets
1985 BulgariaTeam

College career

Kovačić 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

In 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

Kovačić 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

Kovačić 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 October 8, 2018.[7]

References
  1. Eurobasket.lt Emilio Kovačić
  2. Worries Tinge Success for Biola's Kovacic Mitch Polin, LA Times, Feb 26, 1991
  3. Colorado 81, Wyoming 77-Shaun Vandiver scored 24 points... , Chicago Tribune, December 01, 1989
  4. College Hoops From A To Z, Skip Myslenski, Chicago Tribune, Jan 10, 1990
  5. NBACRO Podcast: S Emiliom Kovačićem otkrivali NBA tajne (in Croatian)
  6. http://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2013/6/6/4404282/phoenix-suns-building-brain-trust-connelly-lester-kovacic-added
  7. http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/24942773/phoenix-suns-leaning-promoting-james-jones-full-general-manager


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