Nikola Durišić

Draft Notes

Nikola is a big, strong 6-8 guard/wing from Serbia who has an intriguing mix of play-making ability, shot making and size.

He’s got a rock solid frame for a young guard and can hold his own physically at higher levels of competition, even as a teenager.

Nikola is a good ball handler who can break his man down with the dribble and create space to get his shot. He’s got the height to shoot over the defense and a really nice shooting stroke. He’s not yet consistent from 3 or from the FT line but has good form and all the makings of a high level scorer.

Nikola isn’t the most explosive athlete (think more like a Joe Johnson than a Tracy McGrady) but should be able to add some vertical pop with more training.

Comparisons

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Draft Projection

first round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft or 2024 NBA Draft

2023 SG Rankings

1. Nick Smith – 6-4 – Arkansas
2. Ausar Thompson – 6-6 – Overtime Elite
3. Keyonte George – 6-5 – Baylor
4. Jordan Hawkins – 6-5 – UConn
5. Kobe Bufkin – 6-4 – Michigan
6. Sidy Cissoko – 6-7 – G League Ignite (France)
7. Terquavion Smith – 6-4 – NC State
8. Marcus Sasser – 6-2 – Houston
9. Brandin Podziemski – 6-5 – Santa Clara
10. Ricky Council IV – 6-6 – Arkansas
11. Amari Bailey – 6-4 – UCLA
12. Nikola Durišić – 6-8 – Serbia
13. Baylor Scheierman – 6-6- Creighton
14. Mojave King – 6-5 – Ignite (Australia)
15. Kevin McCullar Jr. – 6-6 – Kansas
16. D’Moi Hodge – 6-4 – Missouri
17. Jaylen Clark – 6-5 – UCLA
18. Isaiah Wong – 6-4 – Miami
19. Davonte Davis – 6-4 – Arkansas
20. Drew Peterson – 6-9 – USC
21. Harrison Ingram – 6-8 – Stanford
22. Matthew Murrell – 6-4 – Mississippi
23. Caleb Love – 6-3 – UNC
24. Adam Flagler – 6-3 – Baylor
25. Fedor Zugic – 6-6 – Montenegro
26. Allen Flanigan 6-6 – Auburn
27. Isiaih Mosely – 6-5 – Missouri
28. Jayson Tchicamboud – 6-5 – France
29. Justin Moore – 6-4 – Villanova
30. Josiah James – 6-6 – Tennessee
31. Nimari Burnett – 6-3 – Alabama