Adnan Hodžić (born 6 December 1988) is a Bosnian-American former professional basketball player. A 6'8" power forward, Hodžić played college basketball for Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. Hodžić is notable both for winning the Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Year and for leading the NCAA in field goal percentage as a junior in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 December 1988 Sarajevo, SR Bosnia and Herzegovina, SFR Yugoslavia |
| Nationality | Bosnian / American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | North Central (Indianapolis, Indiana) |
| College | Lipscomb (2007–2011) |
| NBA draft | 2011: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2011–2015 |
| Position | Power forward |
| Career history | |
| 2011–2012 | Walter Tigers Tübingen |
| 2012–2013 | BBC Monthey |
| 2013–2014 | Al Arabi |
| 2014–2015 | Aries Trikala |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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High school career
editHodžić and his family emigrated from war-torn Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1994 after Adnan needed treatment for an eye injury sustained while playing with a friend. Ultimately settling in Indianapolis, Indiana, Hodžić attended North Central High School with future NBA player Eric Gordon. Back injuries kept him from competing on the AAU circuit, keeping him off the radar of major conference programs. Hodžić chose to attend Lipscomb University and play for coach Scott Sanderson.[1]
College career
editAfter making the Atlantic Sun all-freshman team in his first year at Lipscomb, Hodžić became one of the top post players in the conference as a sophomore. He averaged 16.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per game and made the all-conference first team.[2] In his junior year, Hodžić really broke out, leading the Bisons to a share of the Atlantic Sun regular season championship. He averaged 22.7 points per game, finishing second in the nation in scoring. He also shot 60.4 percent from the floor to lead the country in field goal accuracy. Hodžić was named Atlantic Sun player of the year and an AP honorable mention All-American.[3]
Following his junior season, Hodžić declared for the 2010 NBA draft but did not hire an agent.[4] After participating in workouts, Hodžić withdrew his name from consideration and decided to return to Lipscomb for his senior season.[5]
Professional career
editOn 13 July 2011 Hodžić signed a one-year contract with Walter Tigers Tubingen of the German Basketball Bundesliga.[6] In October 2013, he signed with Al Arabi of the Qatari Basketball League.[7] In November 2014, he signed with Aries Trikala of the Greek Basket League.[8]
References
edit- ^ George Walker IV (28 January 2011). "Bosnian native embraces game, playing at Lipscomb". The Tennessean. Retrieved 7 February 2011.
- ^ Lipscomb biography, accessed 7 February 2011
- ^ Hodžić Named Honorable Mention All-American Archived January 10, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, accessed February 7, 2011
- ^ Hodžić enters draft, not hiring agent, accessed 7 February 2011
- ^ Adnan Hodžić withdraws from NBA draft, accessed 7 February 2011
- ^ The Walter Tigers Tuebingen Continue Their Love Affair With NCAA Rookies Bringing In Adnan Hodzic
- ^ "Al Arabi Doha lands Nenad Zivcevic and Adnan Hodzic". Eurobasket.com. 11 October 2013. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- ^ "Adnan Hodzic (ex Al Arabi) joins Trikalla". Eurobasket.com. 19 November 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.