Bogoljub Markovic

Markovic is a skilled big man with a translatable offensive tool kit. He stretches the floor as a 3-point shooter and loves to pick and pop for open looks. He has impressive dribbling skills for a prospect his size and can push the pace off missed shots. Markovic has passing flair and IQ, hitting cutters as a passing hub from the top of the key and also making reads off the dribble. He has a ways to go physically and will need to improve as a rim protector, but his movement skills and fluidity make me believe he will hold his own defensively.

Strengths:

  • Knock-down shooter as a stretch-big with extended range. Clean and consistent release on his jump shot.

  • Impressive playmaking ability for a player his size. Makes passes from the post, top of the key, and off the dribble. 

  • Coordinated ball handler who can push the pace off missed shots and make plays off the dribble.

  • Comfortable making plays as a roller and has solid touch around the rim.

Weaknesses:

  • Lacks impact on the defensive end as a rim protector.

  • Needs to increase his strength and physicality as a rebounder and post defender.

  • Can get moved off his spot in the post by stronger defenders.

  • Aggressive style of playmaking can lead to live-ball turnovers.