Filip Petrusev

Draft Notes

Has some “true center” attributes but also shows some promise with his outside shooting. Isn’t the most mobile player but has enough lateral quickness to hold his own defensively.

Isn’t much of shot blocker (less than 1 per game as a sophomore) and is more of a below the rim defender who relies on positioning and anticipation.

Has a good touch around the basket and can hit the mid range shot. Doesn’t do any one thing particularly well and could struggle to find minutes at the NBA level.

Knows the game, makes good decisions, keeps the ball moving and is a willing passer.

Comparisons

• Jason Smith
• Meyers Leonard

Draft Projection

possible second round pick in the 2021 NBA Draft

2021 Centers

1. Evan Mobley – 7-0 – USC
2. Alperen Sengün – 6-10 – Turkey
3. Day’Ron Sharpe – 6-9 – UNC
4. Neemias Queta – 7-0 – Utah St. (Portugal)
5. Charles Bassey – 6-11 – Western Kentucky (Nigeria)
6. Jericho Sims – 6-10 – Texas
7. Luka Garza – 6-11 – Iowa
8. Sandro Mamukelashvili – 6-10 – Seton Hall (Georgia)
9. Filip Petrusev – 6-11 – Serbia
10. Santi Aldama – 6-11 – Loyola (MD) (Spain)
11. EJ Onu – 6-11 – Shawnee State
12. Jay Huff – 7-1 – Virginia
13. Balsa Koprivica – 7-1 – Florida State (Serbia)