Boris Tišma

Boris Tišma (born 20 February 2002) is a Croatian professional basketball player for Split of the Croatian League and ABA League

Boris Tišma
Split
PositionSmall forward
LeagueCroatian League
ABA League
Personal information
Born (2002-02-20) 20 February 2002
Zagreb, Croatia
NationalityCroatian
Listed height2.05 m (6 ft 9 in)
Listed weight93 kg (205 lb)
Career history
2020–2021Real Madrid
2021→ Real Betis
2021–2022SC Derby
2022–presentSplit
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Croatia
FIBA U16 European Championship
Gold medal – first place2018 SerbiaTeam

Early life and youth career

Tišma grew up playing basketball for Croatian club Dubrava. In 2015, he signed with Real Madrid in Spain and joined its youth academy.[1] He chose Real Madrid over offers from many other clubs, including Cedevita.[2] Tišma learned to speak Spanish after a few months at Real Madrid, with teammate Luka Dončić helping him adjust.[3]

Professional career

On 12 January 2020, Tišma made his professional debut for Real Madrid at the age of 17 years and 11 months. He played 44 seconds in an 87–72 win over Estudiantes in the Liga ACB.[4] On 8 March, Tišma scored his first points, recording two in a 92–70 victory over Zaragoza.[1]

In February, 2021, Tišma was loaned to Real Betis for the rest of the season.[5] Following the 2020–21 season Tišma declared for the 2021 NBA draft.[6]

On 7 July 2021, Tišma signed a multi-year deal with KK Studentski centar (later SC Derby) of the Prva A Liga and the ABA League.[7] On July 19, 2021, he withdrawn his name from consideration for the 2021 NBA draft.[8]

In December, 2022, Tišma moved to Split signing a contract to last until 2025.[9]

National team career

Tišma represented Croatia at the 2017 FIBA U16 European Championship in Podgorica, where his team finished in fourth place.[10] He won a gold medal at the 2018 FIBA U16 European Championship in Novi Sad and was named to the all-tournament team after averaging 18 points, five rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. He led all scorers with 24 points in a 71–70 win over Spain in the final.[11]

Personal life

Both of Tišma's parents, Danijela (née Bakić) and Miodrag Tišma, are former basketball players.[2][12]

References
  1. "Croatian teen Boris Tišma set to be next big basketball star". Croatia Week. 11 March 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  2. Radičević, Vlado (1 September 2015). "Ispovijest oca dječaka (13) koji je preko noći završio u Realu" (in Croatian). Tportal. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  3. González, Raquel (18 August 2018). "Boris Tisma: el nuevo Toni Kukoc juega en el Real Madrid". Diario AS (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  4. "Boris Tisma, thirteenth youth teamer to debut under Laso". Real Madrid. 12 January 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  5. "Službeno: Mladi Hrvat stigao kod Joana Plaze!" (in Croatian). crosarka.com. 15 February 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  6. "Boris Tišma izlazi na NBA draft!". 24sata.hr. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  7. "Studentski centar doveo talenta iz Reala i budućeg NBA igrača". vijesti.me (in Serbian). Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  8. "NBA announces 51 early entry candidates withdraw from 2021 Draft". nba.com. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  9. "Nadareni Boris Tišma potpisao za Split i dobio Kukočevu sedmicu". vecernji.hr (in Croatian). 16 December 2022. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
  10. "Boris Tisma's profile - 2017 FIBA U16 European Championship". FIBA. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  11. "Prkacin dominates instant classic, leads Croatia to first gold since 2011". FIBA. 19 August 2018. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  12. "Miodrag Tisma Player Profile". proballers.com. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
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