Originally an early entry candidate for the 2005 NBA Draft before withdrawing his name from consideration each time.
Career Highlights: Started his pro career with Partizan Belgrade, playing for its junior team, during the 2000-01 season. Played with Partizan through the 2005-06 season before moving to FMP Zeleznik, where he has been ever since. A member of the Macedonian National Team. Helped lead Macedonia to the silver medal at the 2006 U20 European Championships Division B held in Lisbon, Portugal, averaging 20.4 points and 14.4 rebounds.
2007-08: With FMP, averaging 10.9 points and 5.1 rebounds through nine games in Serbian SuperLeague regular season play. Averaged 10.2 points and 6.3 rebounds in Adriatic League play. Scored 20 or more points twice and posted four double-doubles. Tallied a high of 26 points on 10-for-11 shooting vs. Partizan. Contributed 11.8 points and 7.0 rebounds in ULEB Cup play. Scored in double figures in five games, registering highs of 22 points and ten rebounds vs. Ovarense.
2006-07: With FMP, averaged 9.2 points and 5.1 rebounds in 18.6 minutes a contest in Serbian SuperLeague regular season and playoff play. Averaged 6.6 points and 3.7 rebounds in 15.1 minutes a contest in Adriatic League play. Scored in double figures five times, recording a high of 20 points vs. Slovan. Contributed 6.3 points and 5.4 rebounds in 18.2 minutes a contest in ULEB Cup play, helping lead FMP to a semifinals finish. Scored in double figures three times, registering a high of 13 points vs. Besiktas.
2005-06: With Partizan, averaged 4.6 points and 3.8 rebounds in 13.3 minutes a contest in Serbian SuperLeague regular season and playoff play. Averaged 3.3 points and 2.1 rebounds in 9.9 minutes a contest in Adriatic League play. Scored in double figures twice, posting a high of 12 points vs. Siroki. Also appeared in two Euroleague games, but did not score. Contributed 3.9 points and 2.7 rebounds in 12.7 minutes a contest in ULEB Cup play. Recorded a high of 13 points vs. Queluz Sintra.
2004-05: With Partizan, averaged 3.6 points and 2.3 rebounds in YUBA 1A play. Averaged 4.2 points and 2.2 rebounds in 12.8 minutes a contest in Adriatic League play. Scored in double figures twice, recording a high of 14 points at Hemofarm.
Strengths: Big man with an excellent shooting touch. Projects as a high-post center at the NBA level.
Personal: Father, Boban, is a former pro basketball player.
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