Tomislav Zubčić
 Zubčić with Cibona Zagreb in 2010 | |
| Nizhny Novgorod | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward / Center |
| League |
VTB United League EuroCup |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
January 17, 1990 Zadar, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia |
| Nationality | Croatian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 242 lb (110 kg) |
| Career information | |
| NBA draft | 2012 / Round: 2 / Pick: 56th overall |
| Selected by the Toronto Raptors | |
| Playing career | 2007–present |
| Career history | |
| 2007–2008 | KK Rudeš |
| 2008–2013 | Cibona Zagreb |
| 2013 | Lietuvos rytas |
| 2013–2015 | Cedevita Zagreb |
| 2015–2016 | Oklahoma City Blue |
| 2016 | Avtodor Saratov |
| 2016–present | Nizhny Novgorod |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Tomislav Zubčić (born January 17, 1990) is a Croatian professional basketball player for Nizhny Novgorod of the VTB United League. Standing at 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in), he can play as a power forward or center.
Professional career
NBA
On June 28, 2012, Zubčić was selected by the Toronto Raptors with the 56th overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft.[1] On June 30, 2015, his rights were traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Luke Ridnour and cash considerations.[2]
On September 17, 2016, the Thunder renounced to Zubčić's draft rights, making him eligible to sign with any NBA team.[3]
Europe
Zubčić grew up with KK Zadar youth teams and with Cibona Zagreb juniors. He spent the 2007–08 season with KK Rudeš before returning to Cibona for the 2008–09 season. He went on to win three championships with Cibona, departing the club in January 16, 2013 in order to join Lietuvos rytas of the Lithuanian League.[4][5] He played half a season with Lietuvos before returning to Croatia for the 2013–14 season, signing with Cedevita Zagreb in September 27, 2013.[6] He played for Cedevita until October 2015, leaving the club after appearing in just nine games to begin the 2015–16 season.[7]
D-League
On December 24, 2015, Zubčić was acquired by the Oklahoma City Blue, the Thunder's D-League affiliate.[8] He made his debut the next day in a 99–84 loss to the Sioux Falls Skyforce.[9]
Return to Europe
On September 29, 2016, Zubčić signed a one-month contract with Russian club Avtodor Saratov.[10]
On December 2, 2016, he signed with Russian club Nizhny Novgorod for the rest of the season.[11]
National team career
Zubčić won the bronze medal at the 2008 Junior European Championship. He later won a second bronze medal at the 2009 U-19 World Championship in New Zealand.[12]
References
- ↑ "NBA draft: Raptors use first-round selection on swingman Terrence Ross". NationalPost.com. June 28, 2012. Retrieved June 28, 2012.
- ↑ "Thunder Acquires Trade Exception and Tomislav Zubcic". NBA.com. June 30, 2015. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
- ↑ Horne, Erik (September 18, 2016). "Thunder renounces rights to forward Tomislav Zubcic". NewsOK.com. The Oklahoman. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
- ↑ "Tomislav Zubcic, Cibona Zagreb part ways". Sportando.com. January 16, 2013. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
- ↑ "Lietuvos Rytas announced Tomislav Zubcic". Sportando.com. January 16, 2013. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
- ↑ "Tomislav Zubcic signs with Cedevita Zagreb". Sportando.com. September 27, 2013. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
- ↑ "Tomislav Zubčić izbačen iz Cedevite". Sport.hrt.hr (in Croatian). September 27, 2015. Retrieved September 27, 2015.
- ↑ "Blue Acquires Tomislav Zubcic". NBA.com. December 24, 2015. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
- ↑ "Skyforce Roll Past Blue Christmas Day". NBA.com. December 25, 2015. Retrieved December 25, 2015.
- ↑ "Avtodor Saratov inks Tomislav Zubcic". Sportando.com. September 29, 2016. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
- ↑ "Nizhny Novgorod inks Tomislav Zubcic". Sportando.com. December 2, 2016. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- ↑ "Tomislav Zubčić – ABA player profile". aba-liga.com. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
