Luka Samanic, Basketball Player

Basketball player profile

Luka Samanic

Date of birth: Jan 09, 2000

Height:2m08 / 6'8"

Position: SF

Nationality :Croatia

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2018-2019 Regular Season

Luka Samanic Averages in Adriatic - Liga ABA

Pts

6.0
Reb

3.6
Ast

0.7
Eff

6.9

Luka Samanic is a professional basketball player born on January 09, 2000. His height is six foot eight (2m08 / 6'8"). He is a small forward who most recently played for Petrol Olimpjia in Slovenia - Telemach League Play-Offs.

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Luka Samanic through the years

Photo of Luka Samanic, 2018-2019 season — Luka Samanic, 2018-2019 basketball season © DR

Basketball Career Averages

Regular season stats for Luka Samanic

SEA	AGE	LEA	TEAM	GP	MIN	FG%	3%	1%	OR	DR	REB	AST	STL	BLK	PTS	EFF
17-18	17	SPA-2	FC Barcelona II	22	12.3	36.0	30.2	68.0	0.2	1.8	2.0	0.7	0.3	0.2	5.1	3.9
18-19	18	SLO-1	Petrol Olimpjia	14	18.6	47.2	30.8	73.7	1.1	4.0	5.1	1.1	0.8	0.4	8.6	10.7
18-19	18	ABA L.	Petrol Olimpjia	21	14.7	50.0	20.8	69.8	0.5	3.1	3.6	0.7	0.3	0.2	6.0	6.9

Luka Samanic 's Records

Most Points Scored in a Regular Season Game

On December 12, 2018, Luka Samanic set his career high in points in a Slovenia - Telemach League game. That day he scored 20 points in Union Olimpija's road win against Ilirska Ljubljana, 74-104. He also had 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks. He shot 4/7 from two, 2/4 from three, shooting at 54.5% from the field. He also shot 6/7 from the free-throw line.

Luka Samanic 's Records

Most Rebounds Grabbed in a Regular Season Game

On March 03, 2019, Luka Samanic set his career high in rebounds in a Slovenia - Telemach League game. That day he grabbed 11 rebounds in Union Olimpija's home win against Terme Rogaska, 66-58. He also had 13 points, 2 assists, 1 steal.

Luka Samanic 's Records

Most Assists Dished in a Regular Season Game

On January 01, 2019, Luka Samanic tied his career high in assists in a Adriatic - Liga ABA game. That day he dished 4 assists in Union Olimpija's home loss against KK Buducnost VOLI, 72-77. He also had 9 points, 8 rebounds, 1 steal and and 1 block.

Basketball Career Averages

Playoffs and International Competitions

Playoff European competitions International competitions

SEA	AGE	LEA	TEAM	GP	MIN	FG%	3%	1%	OR	DR	REB	AST	STL	BLK	PTS	EFF
18-19	18	SLO-1PO	Petrol Olimpjia	3	28.0	60.7	63.6	83.3	3.3	6.0	9.3	0.7	0.7	1.0	17.0	22.0

SEA	AGE	LEA	TEAM	GP	MIN	FG%	3%	1%	OR	DR	REB	AST	STL	BLK	PTS	EFF
18-19	18	BCL	Petrol Olimpjia	12	18.9	44.3	36.8	72.4	1.6	3.4	5.0	0.9	0.3	0.3	8.2	8.9

SEA	AGE	LEA	TEAM	GP	MIN	FG%	3%	1%	OR	DR	REB	AST	STL	BLK	PTS	EFF
16-17	16	Euro U16	U16 Croatia	7	36.4	40.3	33.3	83.3	2.0	8.4	10.4	2.7	1.1	2.9	17.7	20.9
17-18	17	Euro U18-B	U18 Croatia	8	18.4	51.3	22.2	69.0	2.1	5.1	7.3	0.5	1.8	1.6	13.3	16.5
18-19	18	Euro U18	U18 Croatia	7	22.3	48.1	47.4	68.0	2.1	4.4	6.6	1.1	0.4	1.6	14.6	14.9

Basketball Bio

Luka Samanic's Basketball Journey

Luka Samanic's basketball bio

Luka Samanic is a Croatian basketball player, born on January 9, 2000 in Zagreb. He is a power forward (6-10, 2.08m) and could be selected in the next 2019 NBA Draft.

His father, Marko Samanic had a solid European career of which playing Eurolague with Krka Novo Mesto in 2001-2002, Eurocup with Zadar in 2002-2003 and also playing abroad in Germany BBL with MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg (2003-2005) and a few games in France (Jeep Elite) with Bourg-en-Bresse in 2007.

Starting abroad: the Barcelona experience

Used to traveling, Luka Samanic was playing with its home club Zagreb when he signed his first professional contract with FC Barcelona. He played 22 games in the 2017-2018 season in LEB Gold, averaging 5.1 points and 2.0 rebounds in 12 minutes, alongside top European prospects as teammates: Rodions Kurucs, Arnas Velicka, Sergi Martinez, Tom Digbeu, …

2018: back to Slovenia

In 2018-2019, Luka Samanic joined Petrol Olimpjia and had the opportunity to played many games: 21 games in the Adriatic league (6.0 points, 3.6 rebounds), 12 games in the Basketball Champions League (8.2 points, 5.0 rebounds), and 16 games in the Slovenian Telemach League (8.8 points, 5.1 rebounds). His most impressive games of the season have been: 16 points and 7 rebounds in 19 minutes against Zadar, 18 points and 8 rebounds in 21 minutes against Igokea, 20 points and 9 rebounds in 25 minutes against Ilirija, 13 points and 11 rebounds in 26 minutes against Rogaska Crystal, and 19 points and 9 rebounds in 29 minutes against Besiktas S.J.. He also had the chance to learn from experimented teammates as Domen Lorbek and Scottie Reynolds.

National team success

Luka Samanic already competed in three international competitions with Croatia. In 2016, he first played the U16 European championship (Division A) while scoring 17.7 points and 10.4 rebounds in 7 games. In 2017, he finished MVP of the U18 European championship (Division B) with 13.3 points and 7.3 rebounds in 8 games. Finally, in 2018 he averaged 14.5 points and 6.6 rebounds in the U18 European championship (Division A).

Entering into the 2019 NBA Draft

Current projections show a possible first-round selection, or early selection in the second round. Its strengths are his quickness compared to his size (good offensive versatility), his defense, and his three-point shooting. His weaknesses may be his availability to create shots and his ball handling. From an overall perspective, he remains one of the top European prospect with the ability to perform at the higher level.

Next chapter: Luka Samanic to joined Spurs

Luka has been selected 19th in the 2019 NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs and will directly play in the next NBA season 2019-2020. A few days following the draft, his club Petrol Olimpjia has already reached an agreement with San Antonio for the player to be released and signed with the Spurs.

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