George Blagojevic

George Blagojevic (born 18 October 1996) is an Australian professional basketball player for the Geelong Supercats of the NBL1 South. Blagojevic played college basketball for the Hartford Hawks.

George Blagojevic
Geelong Supercats
PositionPower forward
LeagueNBL1 South
Personal information
Born (1996-10-18) 18 October 1996
Whittington, Victoria
NationalityAustralian
Listed height202 cm (6 ft 8 in)
Listed weight93 kg (205 lb)
Career information
High schoolAustralian Institute of Sport
(Canberra, Australia)
CollegeHartford (2015–2019)
NBA draft2019: undrafted
Playing career2019–present
Career history
2019Cairns Marlins
2019–2021Cairns Taipans
2021–presentGeelong Supercats
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Australia
Universiade
Bronze medal – third place2019 ItalyTeam

Early life

Blagojevic grew up in Geelong and played for the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence at the Australian Institute of Sport. During the 2014-15 season, he averaged 8.8 points and 3.2 rebounds per game in South East Australian Basketball League competition. In March 2019, Blagojevic committed to Hartford over Boise State, Saint Mary's and Grand Canyon.[1]

College career

Blagojevic averaged 9.5 points and 4.1 rebounds per game as a freshman.[2] As a sophomore, his averages declined to 4.4 points and 3.0 rebounds per game.[3] Blagojevic averaged 4.5 points and 3.7 assists per game as a junior.[4] On February 27, 2019, he scored a career-high 32 points in a 96-76 win against Binghamton.[5] As a senior, Blagojevic averaged 14.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.2 steals per game.[6] He was named to the Second Team All-America East.[7] Blagojevic finished his career with 1,032 points and 578 rebounds.[8]

Professional career

After graduating from Hartford, Blagojevic signed with the Cairns Marlins of the Queensland Basketball League in May 2019 for the remainder of the season.[9] He averaged 12.2 points and 7.5 rebounds per game and finished the regular season with a double-double of 24 points and 10 rebounds against Gladstone Port City Power. On 14 August 2019, Blagojevic signed a one-year deal with the Cairns Taipans of the National Basketball League (NBL).[8] He re-signed with the team on 3 September 2020.[10] On 10 June 2021, Blagojevic signed with the Geelong Supercats of the NBL1 South.[11]

National team career

Blagojevic has represented Australia in several international tournaments. At the 2014 FIBA U18 Oceania Tournament, Blagojevic averaged 14.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game. He was named to the roster for the 2015 FIBA Under-19 World Championship.[12] In 2019, he helped Australia win bronze at the Summer Universiade in Italy.[13] Blagojevic averaged 5.3 points and 2.0 rebounds per game in six games.[6]

References
  1. Uluc, Olgun (7 March 2015). "George Blagojevic commits to the University of Hartford". Pickandroll.com.au. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  2. Mitchell, Greg (9 October 2017). "32 days 'til opening day: Hartford needs frontcourt bounce backs in pivotal year". Mid-Major Madness. SB Nation. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  3. "2019-20 Hartford Men's Basketball Record Book". Hartford Hawks. 16 October 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  4. Burgess, Jason (23 August 2018). "Hartford Basketball: Can the Hawks make a move towards the top of the America East in 2018-19?". Busting Brackets. FanSided. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  5. "Blagojevic leads Hartford over Binghamton 96-76". ESPN. Associated Press. 27 February 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  6. McAuliffe, Hugh. "Taipans tab George Blagojevic". Asia Basket. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  7. "Lamb Unanimously Chosen Player of Year to Highlight 18-19 Men's #AEHoops Awards". americaeast.com. The America East Conference. 8 March 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  8. "Taipans Secure George Blagojevic". National Basketball League. 14 August 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  9. "Big George Arrives on a Mission". Cairns Post. 9 May 2019.
  10. Bowles, Annabel (3 September 2020). "Blagojevic completes Taipans' 2020-21 stellar local lineup". TropicNow. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  11. "Star Geelong Supercat to follow in sister's footsteps". Geelong Advertiser. 10 June 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  12. "Blagojevic and McKay added as Australia updates U19 World squad". FIBA. 8 May 2015. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  13. Arsenis, Damian (18 June 2019). "Australian rising stars named for 2019 World University Games in Italy". Pickandroll.com.au. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
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