Marko Simonović (basketball, born 1999)
Marko Simonović (born October 15, 1999) is a Montenegrin professional basketball player for Mega Soccerbet of the ABA League on loan from Cedevita Olimpija. He is a 2.10 m (6 ft 10 1⁄2 in) tall center.
| No. 11 – Mega Soccerbet | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| League | ABA League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 15, 1999 Kolašin, Montenegro, FR Yugoslavia |
| Nationality | Montenegrin |
| Listed height | 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in) |
| Listed weight | 100 kg (220 lb) |
| Career information | |
| NBA draft | 2020 / Round: 2 / Pick: 44th overall |
| Selected by the Chicago Bulls | |
| Playing career | 2015–present |
| Career history | |
| 2015–2017 | PMS Moncalieri |
| 2017–2018 | Mens Sana Siena |
| 2018–2019 | Petrol Olimpija |
| 2018 | →Roseto Sharks |
| 2019–present | Cedevita Olimpija |
| 2019–present | →Mega Basket |
Professional career
Simonović started playing professional basketball for Italian lower-league club PMS Moncalieri in 2015. In July 2017, Simonović signed a contract for Mens Sana Siena.[1]
On June 19, 2018, Simonović signed a multi-year contract for Petrol Olimpija.[2] On July 19, 2019, Simonović was loaned out to Mega Bemax for two years.[3]
Simonovic averaged 16.8 points per game on 51% shooting from the field on 11.5 attempts per game, 31% from three on 2.5 attempts per game, 80% from the free throw line on 5.2 attempts per game, eight rebounds, 3.5 offensive rebounds, 1.2 assists, one steal, 1.2 blocks, 2.2 turnovers and 3.8 personal fouls per game in a starting role where he played 29.7 minutes a game in a total of 24 games in all competitions[4]
NBA draft rights
On November 18, 2020, Simonović was selected with the 44th overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls.[5]
References
- Montenegrin prospect Marko Simonovic signs with Mens Sana Siena.
- Marko Simonovic joins Union Olimpija Ljubljana.
- "Mega is strengthening its frontcourt, Marko Simonović is the newcomer". aba-liga.com. Retrieved July 19, 2019.
- Chapple, Graham (July 7, 2020). "2020 NBA Draft scouting report: Marko Simonovic". Peachtree Hoops. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- "With Their 2nd Pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, Bulls Select Serbian Big Man Marko Simonovic, Who is *Not* 34 Years Old". bleachernation.com. Retrieved November 19, 2020.