Luka Samanic
Height: 208cm – 6’10’’
Born: 09.01.2000
Nationality: Croatia
Position: Forward
Current team: Olimpija
Of 2000 GenerationPREDRAFT MEASUREMENTS
| YEAR | SOURCE | HEIGHT W/O SHOES | HEIGHT W SHOES | WEIGHT | WINGSPAN | STANDING REACH | NO STEP VERT | MAX VERT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Draft Combine | 6'9.5 | 6'11 | 227.2 | 6'10.5 | 8'11 | 27 | 38 |
| 2016 | Eurocamp | 6'9 | 6'10 | 205 | 6'10 | 8'10.5 | 25.5" | 33.5" |
| STRENGHTS | WEAKNESSESS |
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| OUTLOOK | |
| Luka has basketball in his genes. His father, Marko, played professionally basketball on high-level in Europe and he is currently General Manager of Kvarner Rijeka, Croatian first division team. Luka is one of the best prospects in his age group in Europe and has clear-cut NBA potential. | |
| League / Team | G | MIN | PTS | 2%FG | 3%FG | %FT | RD | RO | RT | AS | ST | TO | BFv | FCm | Eff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdidasNGT 17/18 Barcelona | 4 | 27:08 | 23.3 | 44.1% | 23.5% | 85.3% | 7.8 | 7.0 | 14.8 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 3.0 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 33.0 |
| FIBA U18 2017 Croatia | 8 | 19.0 | 13.3 | 59.7% | 22.2% | 69.0% | 5.1 | 2.1 | 7.3 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 16.5 |
| AdidasNGT 16/17 Barcelona | 8 | 20:01 | 8.3 | 47.5% | 33.3% | 70.0% | 4.1 | 1.4 | 5.5 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 9.0 |
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Post Summer Rankings Update
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6'11 Croatian Forward Luka Samanic is the best European 2000 born prospect except Sekou Doumbouya. He is extremely skilled and athletic. With his tools and ...
