Emilio Kovačić

Emilio Kovačić
Personal information
Born (1968-01-11) January 11, 1968
Zadar, SFR Yugoslavia
Nationality Croatian
Listed height 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Career information
College
NBA draft 1992 / Undrafted
Playing career 1992–2004
Position Center
Career history
1992–1993 Zadar
1993–1994 Cibona Zagreb
1994–1997 Zrinjevac
1997–1999 Zadar
1999–2001 Union Olimpija
2001–2003 Skipper Bologna
2003–2004 Zadar
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing Croatia Croatia
EuroBasket
1993 Germany Croatia
Representing  Yugoslavia
European Championship for Cadets
1985 BulgariaTeam

Emilio Kovačić (born January 11, 1968 in Zadar, Croatia) 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.

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 was named the MVP of the Slovenian Cup finals.

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]

Croatian national team

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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