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Dalibor Bagaric

Drafted by: Chicago, Round: 1, Pick: 24
College: N/A
Height: 7-1
Weight: N/A lbs.
Position: Center
BirthDate: Feb. 7, 1980
Birthplace: Croatia

	Expert Analysis
	According to the J&J European Basketball Register, he has the ability to block shots and is "a fast learner and a hard worker."

Highlights
An early entry candidate for the 2000 NBA Draft. Began career playi ng for Karlovac in 1995-96 as a 16-year-old. Switched to Benston Zagreb for the 1996-97 season and stayed two seasons with the team. Played the 1998-99 season for Cibona Zagreb before returning to Benston for 1999-00 season. A member of the Croatian Junior National Team at the 1998 European Junior Championship, where his team earned a silver medal. At the 1999 World Junior Championship, helped Croatia earn a bronze medal.

Highlights in Croatia
In first season of meaningful playing time in Croatian League, averaged 18.3 ppg and 10.4 rpg. Shot 59 percent from the field. Had 37 steals in 22 games. Played in the Croatian All-Star Game. Playing for Cibona Zagreb in 1998-99, helped team to Croatian League championship.

SEASON	G	FGM	FGA	PCT	FTM	FTA	PCT	REB	AST	PTS	AVG
1997-98*	25	57	99	.576	35	40	.875	72	9	149	6.0
1998-99**	11	27	39	.692	21	26	.808	54	4	75	6.8
1999-00*	22	147	249	.590	109	167	.653	228	15	403	18.3
TOTALS	58	231	387	.597	165	233	.708	354	28	627	10.8
Three-point field goals: Totals: 0-for-3 (.000)
* - Played with Benston Zagreb; ** - Played with Cibona Zagreb.