Darko Jukić (born 23 August 1990) is a Danish professional basketball player for Bakken Bears of the Basketligaen. He is also a member of the Danish national basketball team. He is a two-time Basketligaen champion and one time Most Valuable Player.

Darko Jukić
No. 8 – Bakken Bears
PositionSmall forward
LeagueBasketligaen
Personal information
Born (1990-08-23) 23 August 1990 (age 34)
Copenhagen, Denmark
NationalityDanish
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight207 lb (94 kg)
Career information
NBA draft2012: undrafted
Playing career2008–present
Career history
2008–2009BC Falcon
2009–2010ratiopharm Ulm
2010–2012BC Aarhus
2012–2013Horsens IC
2013–2014Aurora Jesi
2014–2015Södertälje Kings
2015–2016Bakken Bears
2016–2017Krka
2017–presentBakken Bears
Career highlights and awards

Professional career

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On 6 July 2016, Jukić signed a one-year contract with KK Krka of the Slovenian Premier A.[1] After a year in Slovenia, he returned to Bakken Bears.

On 8 July 2019, he extended his contract with the Bears for two more seasons.[2]

International career

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Jukić plays for the Danish national team.

References

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  1. ^ "Darko Jukic je nova okrepitev Krke". Dolenjskilist.si. 6 July 2016. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  2. ^ "Darko Jukic forlænger - Basketball - Bakken Bears Officielle Website". 8 July 2019. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
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