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Marko Jaric

Drafted by: Los Angeles, Round: 2, Pick: 30
College: N/A
Height: 6-7
Weight: 198 lbs.
Position: Guard
BirthDate: Dec. 10, 1978
Birthplace: N/A


Highlights
Originally an early entry candidate for the 1998 NBA draft, but withdrew his name from consideration prior to the draft. Did not apply for the 1999 NBA draft. Now eligible for the draft as a 22-year-old foreign player under NBA draft rules. After withdrawing from 1998 NBA Draft, signed with Fortitudo Bologna of Italy.

Highlights in Europe
Played two seasons for Peristeri in Greece as a teenager. In 1996-97, averaged 12.4 minutes per game for Peristeri, averaging 2.5 points and one rebound per game. In second season, playing time increased to 21.3 minutes per game, and production increased to 5.7 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. In first season in Italy, averaged 7.8 ppg and 2.9 rpg in about 23 minutes of playing time. Became a legitimate three-point shooting threat, hitting 23 3-pointers in 25 games. In second season with Fortitudo Bologna, increased his production without an increase in minutes Averaged 9.9 points and 2.8 rebounds per game, shooting 57 percent from the field in 24 minutes per game.

Peristeri Statistics
SEASON G FGM FGA PCT FTM FTA PCT REB AST PTS AVG
1996-97 30 27 52 .519 22 33 .666 36 15 76 2.5
1997-98 29 50 98 .510 38 49 .775 73 35 165 5.7
TOTALS 59 77 150 .513 60 82 .732 109 50 241 4.1
Three-point field goals: 1996-97, 0-for-3 (.000); 1997-98, 9-for-24 (.375); Totals, 9-for-27, (.333)
Fortitudo Bologna (Italy) Statistics
SEASON G FGM FGA PCT FTM FTA PCT REB AST PTS AVG
1998-99 25 42 73 .575 43 49 .878 73 34 196 7.8
1999-00 26 72 126 .571 57 77 .740 74 36 258 9.9
TOTALS 51 114 199 .573 100 126 .794 147 70 454 8.9
Three-point field goals: 1998-99, 23-for-59 (.390); 1999-00, 19-for-58 (.328); Totals, 42-for-117, (.359)


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