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| All Tweets | DraftExpress: Mario Hezonja's agent Aleksandar Raskovic informs us his client did not tear any ligaments in his ankle and will only be out for six weeks.
2011-10-31 07:50:03 | DraftExpress: Mario Hezonja has shown his terrific athleticism on a number of breakaway dunks. Made some plays in the half-court too. Big time talent.
2011-06-12 07:30:24 | DraftExpress: We're in for a treat now. Serbia U-19 vs Croatia U-19. Croatia brought their young guns Dario Saric (1994) and Mario Hezonja (1995).
2011-06-12 05:46:57 | DraftExpress: Mario Hezonja confirming what we learned at Jordan Classic - he's got a great future ahead of him. Ideal size & athleticism. Can shoot #nijt
2011-05-08 05:23:52 | DraftExpress: Zagreb has by far the two most talented guys on the floor, Dario Saric and Mario Hezonja. Lithuanians struggling to score, down 48-42. #nijt
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KK Zagreb, International
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H: 6' 6"
W: 200 lbs
Bday: 02/25/1995
(17 Years Old)
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Current: SG/SF
NBA: SG
Possible: SG
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High School:
Hometown: Dubrovnik, Croatia
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| 2011 adidas Eurocamp: Day Two
June 13, 2011
Mario Hezonja stole the show with breathtaking athleticism and a silky smooth fluidity, elevating repeatedly around the rim for some explosive dunks, and knocking down shots from the perimeter. Many NBA people were calling him the best player at the camp at the ripe age of 16 (born 1995)—going up against players two and three years older than him. We had already had a chance to scout Hezonja in person on two opportunities this year in Charlotte at the Jordan Brand Classic and at the Nike International Junior Tournament in Barcelona, and we could only nod our heads in agreement as scouts praised his precocious talent.
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Jordan Brand Classic International Game: Top Prospects
April 20, 2011
Coming off a strong performance at the NIJT qualifier in Rome a few months ago (Hezonja helped his team qualify for a trip to the Euroleague Final Four in Barcelona despite being significantly younger than most of his opponents), Mario Hezonja was one of the more intriguing prospects slated to be at this event.
Hezonja did little to dispel the notion that he's one of the top young prospects in European basketball over the course of the week, although his performance in the game was a bit uneven – he scored 15 points and dished four assists, but shot just 6-19 from the field and turned the ball over eight times.
The intrigue around Hezonja begins with his excellent physical attributes. He's a true wing player with terrific size (6-6), a very nice frame and outstanding athleticism. He reeled off a couple of impressive dunks over the course of the week and showed the quickness and fluidity needed to create his own shot effectively.
Hezonja has a nice stroke from beyond the arc, showing the ability to knock down 3-pointers with his feet set or off the dribble. He can also beat his man off the bounce, getting low to the ground and even mixing in some nice spin moves at times.
His ball-handling skills are still a work in progress, though, particularly his ability to change speed and direction. His decision making ability hasn't quite caught up to his talent level, as evidenced by his poor shot selection and struggles with turnovers in Charlotte.
On the defensive end, Hezonja was not particularly impressive, showing average length and putting in little effort.
Hezonja also showed a bit of cockiness, which is a bit concerning considering his age. He looked aloof and displayed poor body language at times. Hopefully this is just a sign of immaturity and not an indication that his early success is going to his head.
In terms of physical attributes and pure talent, there's no question that Hezonja is well ahead of most players in the world at his age. If he continues to work on his game and stays humble, his future is obviously very bright.
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