Filip Jovic
Created on 6/1/24. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-8
Weight: 225
College: Auburn
Classification: Freshman
Country: Serbia/Bosnia and Herzegovina
Birthdate: 2/1/2005
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Strong finisher around the basket
Excels at scoring on the move
Solid low post scorer
Decent scorer off the dribble
Fairly solid rebounder for his size
Solid athlete
Cons:
Needs to improve his shooting
Can be reluctant to take outside shots
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Can struggle to guard quicker players
Classic tweener, may be in between forward positions
Summary:
Filip Jovic is an athletic, energetic combo forward that currently plays for Auburn. He will need to improve his jump shot, but he excels at making hustle plays on both ends of the floor, and can finish plays above the rim. He projects to be a second round prospect for the 2027 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Mega Basket Profile
YouTube Highlights of the 5-7-24 Mega Bemax-Crvena Zvezda Game via ABA Liga j.t.d.
YouTube Highlights of the 3-25-26 Auburn-Nevada Game via All sports Highlights
Games Scouted:
9/30/23 Mega Bemax vs. Cedevita Olimpija
9/22/24 Mega Basket vs. Krka
11/16/25 Auburn vs. Houston
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