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2009's
Nikola Kusturica
CURRENT TEAM: FC Barcelona (Spain)
Country:
Serbia
Serbia
Birthday:
04/30/2009
04/30/2009
Height:
6´6´´ / 198 cm
6´6´´ / 198 cm
CURRENT POSITION
SG
SG
EURO POSITION
SG
SG
NBA POSITION
SG
SG
PROFILE
Sant Vicenç de Montal- January 2025By Artau Pascual
Kusturica is one of the most talented players in the generation. While his physical development is still many ways to go, he already plays at an impressive level of energy and toughness that fuels his contribution. Elite footwork. Kusturica's ball-handling and creativity on the drive are impressive: his ball control and passing vision, both open court and in tight spaces, sit at the top of the generation, and he's crafty and tries to be physical in his finishes. Always looks for the dunk. Shooting mechanics look good, both off the catch or off the dribble, but results are inconsistent still.
U16 Villa De La Orotava - September 2025
By Pietro Cristofori
Kusturica had an impressive growth over the last year. His basketball talent is top tier. Right now he stands at 6'5 and he will add some inches for sure. Skinny and lanky body, shoulders look okay. Impressive wingspan. Body is really undeveloped. Offensive skillset will be NBA level: shooting mechanics are already very quick and fluid, while his finishing in the paint is high level thanks to length and explosiveness. Vision is very good, and he handles the ball at high level. On defense he's active and can stay with guards and wings on the perimeter. It's difficult to find a weak part in his game, right now the lack of physicality looks like the only concern for the future. Best case scenario for him is turning into a skilled sized guard. NBA potential.
TCI Sampep 2024- September 2024
By Artau Pascual
Lengthy and skinny perimeter player with plenty of room to fill the frame. Athleticism and strength development go long term. Absurdly talented. His ability to take unexpected, accurate solutions is off the charts, and his creativity off live dribble actions will make a difference as his physicality and motor keep improving. Shooting is inconsistent still, but his mechanics look fluid, and he projects as a solid space-creator for his own shots. On the defensive end, he still needs to work on his stance and awareness, but because of his length, hip flexibility and attitude he meets the requirements to be a solid on-ball defender in the long term. Body language is spectacular: always cheering for his teammates in the court and on the bench.
First impression- June 2023
Talented guard with first-level coordination and body control. His spatial awareness jumps off the page: he's able to create room for himself in tight spaces thanks to his advanced ball handling skills and polished footwork, and he finds solutions against bigger and stronger opponents because of talent reasons. His low gravity center allows him to create advantages for himself, and he loves the low catch. When in the paint, he likes playing off two feet: in these situations, his passing feel and courtmapping ability excel. Needs to put more effort on the defensive end.
HISTORY
2022/23: KK Vojvodina2023/24: FC Barcelona JT (Spain, Liga Endesa)
2024/25: FC Barcelona JT (Spain, Liga Endesa)
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