Serbian national basketball team

Serbian Men's Basketball Team

Serbian Men's Basketball Team

Serbian Men's Basketball Team:

After Serbia separated from Serbia and Montenegro, in the world The performance of basketball is not bad. At last year's World Youth (Under 19) Men's Basketball Championship, Serbia defeated the favorites, the United States, and won the championship. Obviously, Serbia today is strong and has many players who have played in the NBA, such as Milicic, Ilic, Stojakovic, Radmanovic, Kabakapa and so on.

In fact, the Yugoslavia men’s basketball team, the predecessor of the Serbian men’s basketball team, was once famous in the international basketball world. Taking the World Championships as an example, they have won medals 10 times, including 5 gold medals.

In FIBA's latest world rankings, Serbia ranks fourth. Currently, the Serbian men's basketball team has many capable players, and most of them are young players. Many European media said that although the Serbian men's basketball team still needs to be improved in terms of player cooperation and experience, they are indeed a very competitive team.

Guard:

Milos-Vujanic (Milos-Vujanic)

1980-11-30, height 190 cm, weight 88 kg Guard, the New York Knicks selected him with the 34th pick in the second round of 2002 and was later traded to the Phoenix Suns. Milos Vujanic has a strong scoring ability. He was the scoring champion of the European League in 2003, averaging 25.8 points per game. He was a member of the 2002 Indiana World Championship champion Serbian and Montenegro national team and participated in the 2004 Athens Olympics. Milos Vujanic moved to the Turkish league from Dinamo Moscow this summer.

Bojan-Popovic

1983-2-13, a point guard with a height of 190 cm and a weight of 86 kg. Bojan Popovich is the kind of natural point guard who has a high basketball IQ and the ability to read the game and can be effective without having to hold the ball too much. He has a quick first step on the cut and has a mid-range basket that can even execute clutch shots. He also has very good defensive conditions, has a good wingspan and defensive willingness, is good at predicting the ball, and is a typical European point guard. The shortcomings are that the bounce is average and the lateral movement is relatively poor. In addition, Bojan Popovich's mid-to-long-range shooting is not very stable. Currently playing for the Spanish club Malaga, he is the team's substitute, averaging about 15 minutes per game.

Stefan-Markovic

1988-4-25, 191 cm tall point guard, participated in the 2007 U19 World Youth Championship and the 2008 Years of European Reebok basketball training. In the 2007 U19 World Youth Championship, he averaged 5.9 points and 3.2 assists per game. His three-point ability was relatively weak and he made 1 of 19 shots. He played against the Chinese National Youth Team in the World Youth Championship and failed to score a single point. He is a very agile and quick-reacting player, with amazing first step speed and determination when breaking into the paint. A large part of his organizational ability comes from him finding open teammates on the outside after breaking through the basket, or he simply goes to the layup himself to complete the offense. However, he sometimes pushes forward after a breakthrough and affects his shot selection. He is still competent defensively, and his quick feet and sufficient strength are enough to face the defensive target.

Milos-Teodosic (Milos-Teodosic)

1987-3-19, a point guard with a height of 195 cm and a weight of 82 kg. He is not a very athletic player, and he lacks a little explosiveness. When he is on the court, you will feel that he is not trying his best. When he breaks through, you feel a little careless, like a person walking in the park. But in fact, this is all an illusion. He still pays great attention to the game and implements the coach's intentions.

He may not have the speed advantage, but he can use screens to create mismatches, weaken the opponent's defense, pass to cutting teammates, drive straight to the basket or shoot himself if there is an open man. He is very accomplished in using pick-and-roll tactics and can make the most reasonable choices in different situations. He is a player with good basic skills and has excellent skills such as excellent ball control, shooting from beyond the three-point line, pull-up jump shot, good footwork when breaking through and making good passes with wide vision. ball. His height of 195 centimeters is very tall for a point guard, which also helps him see all directions when organizing offense. His basketball IQ is high and he appears to be in control of situations on the court.

Milenko-Tepic (Milanko-Tepic)

1987-2-27, a defender with a height of 198 cm and a weight of 90 kg. Tepic is a very versatile player who can play all positions on the outside and defend players in corresponding positions. He once served as a point guard in the club and has good passing ability, as well as reasonable distribution and control of the offensive rhythm. He controls the ball. Shi's offensive choices are also very sophisticated and he is a typical team player; on the defensive end, Tepic has excellent athletic ability, speed, and a long wingspan. The biggest problem is the limited ability to break through with the ball. His shooting form is a bit weird and unorthodox.

Uros-Tripkovic (Uros-Tripkovic),

1986-09-17, a shooting guard with a height of 197 cm and a weight of 84 kg. He once played on ESPN Ranked 77th overall in the 2008 NBA Draft. Yulos Tlipkovic is one of the best young players in Europe. He was originally a point guard and can now also play shooting guard. He is a natural scorer. He not only has excellent three-point long shots (can even shoot from the NBA three-point line), mid-range jump shots and breakthrough layups, as well as stable free throws, but he can also help his teammates score. His control His ball ability is also very good, his body control is also very good, and blocking opponents is not a problem. The weakness is that the defense is not fierce enough and lacks aggression.

Vuk-Radivojevic (Vuk-Radivojevic)

1983-7-30, a shooting guard with a height of 195 cm and a weight of 90 kg. He is a player with outstanding athletic ability. He has good feet and height, and his first step is also very fast. He uses his speed well on the break. Most of his scoring offensively comes after he breaks through with the ball. He is a relatively efficient breakthrough player and can often draw fouls from his opponents. In addition, his court vision and passing ability are also good. He handles the ball adeptly with both hands and is a mid-range decision-maker. His main strength right now is his defense. He's very aggressive defensively and always gives 100 effort. He knows how to make his opponents lose confidence. He plays hard but can deliver vicious and effective fouls at the right time. His excellent footwork allows him to guard shorter and faster players. His rebounding ability is also very good for a defender. Randy Vojevic is very mentally strong, he is the kind of player who can take responsibility when the game gets critical. Fans loved him because of his attitude and fierce playing style. The disadvantage is that Randy Vojevic is neither a point guard nor a pure shooter. His jump shot is not very stable, and his shooting posture is a bit strange and his shooting point is relatively low. His mid-range shooting ability is average and his ability to complete layups in fast breaks is not very good. The final template given by NBADRAFT is Raja Bell. Randy Vojevic was a member of the Serbian national team at the 2007 European Basketball Championship.

Bojan Krstovic (Bojan Krstovic)

Born in 1980, the 194 cm tall defender is a member of the Serbian national team in the 2007 European Basketball Championship. In the 2007-2008 season, he played for the Serbian FMP team and averaged 23:13 playing time in the European Basketball League Cup, contributing 7.6 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists.

Forward:

Branko-Cvetkovic (Branko-Cvetkovic)

Born in 1984, a forward-back swingman with a height of 200 cm. In the 2006-2007 season, he was one of the players with the most points per minute in the ULEB Cup. He scored 14 points in 25 minutes per game. Is a member of the Serbian national team in the 2007 European Basketball Championship.

Dusan-Kecman (Dusan Kecman)

1977-11-06, a forward-back swingman with a height of 197 cm and a weight of 95 kg. In 2000, he participated in the Yugoslav Professional League , was the 2001 Yugoslav League MVP and now plays for the Kiev BC team.

Novica Velickovic (Novica Velickovic)

1986-5-10, a power forward/center with a height of 205 cm and a weight of 109 kg. Novika Velekokovich has good athletic ability, good fighting spirit and concentration on the court, and good outside shooting posture. His basic skills in the paint are not enough, but his perseverance can still help him find opportunities in the paint. His understanding of the game is only average, he is not a very good passer, and his ability to dribble and penetrate the basket lacks stability. Is a member of the Serbian national team in the 2007 European Basketball Championship.

Zoran Erceg

1985-1-11, a power forward with a height of 211 cm and a weight of 89 kg. He is a power forward with good height but a little skinny. High basketball IQ and deep understanding of the game. The basic skills are very solid and he is an all-around player with good running ability. He is a technical power forward who can attack both inside and outside. He does not hesitate to shoot three-pointers when there is an opening. It is difficult to defend because he will attack from behind the frame against shorter opponents, while tall opponents will dribble through. A perfect combination of face-up offense and post-up offense, Erceg also extends his shooting range to 15 to 20 feet. His shooting touch is great and his form is authentic. He handles the ball well for his size, and can beat defenders off the dribble with a quick first step whether in the low or high post. Both hands can finish the offense at the basket. Erceg also has the ability to create scoring opportunities by controlling the ball, both in fake moves and breakthroughs. A shooter at critical moments is not afraid to take responsibility. His passing ability has also improved since last year, especially finding open teammates when double-teamed. He also does a good job cutting without the ball, finding open spaces under the basket or using screens to comfortably receive passes from teammates. Good free throw shooting, coachable and a hard-working player. His weakness is that he is relatively thin, a little uncomfortable with intense physical confrontation, and is a very mediocre rebounder with no decent shot-blocking ability. The template provided by NBA DRAFT is Oku. Is a member of the Serbian national team in the 2007 European Basketball Championship.

Tadija-Dragicevic (Tadija-Dragicevic)

1986-1-28, a power forward with a height of 205 cm and a weight of 100 kg. In 2008, he was selected by the Utah Jazz with the No. 23 pick in the second round. He has extremely rich scoring methods. In addition to using his strong body to aggressively squeeze into the paint to score, he can also devote himself from the three-point line and even swing to the short end. forward. His shortcoming is that he is not fast enough to defend the perimeter. In addition, he is not an excellent rebounder and is not strong in rebounding ability. In the 2007-2008 season, he played 14 games in the European Basketball League Cup, contributing 18.4 points and 5.4 rebounds in 32.1 minutes, with a three-point shooting percentage of 43.9.

Luka-Bogdanovic

1985-11-2, a small forward with a height of 206 cm and a weight of 95 kg, the highest template for NBADRFTE positioning It's a poor man's Peja-Stojakovic, and the worst template is Bostjan-Nachbar

Center:

Ivan -Radenovic (Ivan Radenovic)

1984-10-6, center with a height of 208cm and a height of 103kg. He played four years at the University of Arizona in the NCAA. Although he is tall and physically coordinated, he has never received much attention in the team. ESPN believes that his speed cannot keep up with the pace of the NCAA. In his senior year (2006-2007), he averaged 15.1 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, with a field goal percentage of 50.7.

Nenad-Krstic (Nenad-Krstic)

1983-07-25, a center with a height of 213 cm and a weight of 109 kg, No. 24 in the first round of 2002 Rookie, currently playing for the New Jersey Nets. He has good shooting ability to extend the distance in the air. He has good turning speed in back-to-the-basket singles. He can also choose to turn with small hands and has a good shooting rate. Facing the basket, he can reasonably use fake moves and changes of speed to deceive his opponent into scoring. His defensive ability needs to be improved, but he is definitely active enough. However, his body is not strong enough, so he is a bit disadvantaged against strong men, but he knows how to use his brain to defend, and his hotpot ability is passable.

Darko Milicic

1985-06-20, a power forward and center with a height of 213 cm and a weight of 111 kg. The second overall pick in 2003. His footwork is extremely flexible, he can go inside and outside, he has accurate mid-range shooting and good confrontation ability, and his passing and three-point shooting skills are excellent. Those with flexible footwork have an absolute advantage in defense, but their body is thin and they are helpless against heavyweights like the Sharks. . His flexibility, dribbling, passing, and original shooting were enough to allow him to play C, PF, and SF without suffering any losses. At that time, some experts said that he could play all five positions.

Kosta-Perovic

1985-02-19, a center with a height of 218 centimeters and a weight of 109 kilograms, the 8th pick in the second round of 2006 , currently playing for the Golden State Warriors.

Boban Marjanovic

1988-8-15, a center with a height of 221 cm. His athletic ability is relatively average, but his height is very He is very flexible. Currently, he is only 19 years old and his skills are not yet perfect. His mid-range shooting and inside footwork need to be improved. He played against China in the 2007 World Youth Championship and scored 16 points and 7 rebounds.