By JACK LeGWIN
Dusan Kovacevic is primed for a huge year.
At 6-foot-10, the Serbian senior big man from Rabun Gap (GA) can do a little bit of everything, and some of the best programs in the nations have taken notice. When Kovacevic was asked what he thought sparked all of the recent interest, he had a definitive answer.
“I think it’s because I’m very skilled,” Kovacevic told SNY.tv. “Not a lot of guys at 6-foot-10 can do what I do.”
Over the past couple months, Kovacevic’s stock has skyrocketed because of his ability to do what very few 6-10 players can do. Averaging 22.6 points per game, he is a very good passer as well as shooter from deep and will often be seen bringing the ball up the floor. Sometimes he will even be seen taking smaller guards off of the bounce.
As for the next level, Kovacevic is a lock for a high major program, but there are a few specific things he is looking for.
“I would just like to play against good competition,” Kovacevic said. “I’m looking for a place where I can have a chance to play right off. All of the schools that have offered are showing the most interest right now.”
Kovacevic has received offers from Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, UAB, Davidson, East Carolina, New Mexico, San Diego, Georgia Southern, Columbia and Kennesaw State.
Missouri, Iowa, Iowa State, Georgia Tech, TCU, Georgia, Auburn, Providence, Oregon, Arkansas, Duke and Wake Forest have all shown interest.
However, the road hasn’t been easy for the young Serb, as it has been filled with new experiences, and a slew of injuries.
“It’s been a process for me,” Kovacevic said. “When I came here as a freshman, I wasn’t very skilled. I wasn’t in very good shape. I’ve lost a lot of weight. I’ve worked very hard. Last year I had some issues. I played with a broken wrist about half of the season. During the summer I played for my national team, two days before our first game, I broke my finger, so I was out for a couple weeks. So it’s definitely been a process for me.”
If Kovacevic continues to demand attention through his play, the process will most definitely pay off in the long term.
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