The next Kevin Love/Chuck Hayes? Adnan Hodzic - Lipscomb University

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underrated?

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I personally think people are sleeping on this kid, he can contribute right away

he recently gave an interview to a bosnian website

I used google translate


"I will play for BiH in Lithuania, and maybe by then already be in the NBA"

With the arrival of new people in the Basketball Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, many things have moved in a positive direction. Team will be far stronger and better at continental festivals since the list of reinforcements before going to Lithuania every day wider. The current roster should add one more name - Adnan Hodzic (22). The player who played for the American University Lipscomb from Tennessee. The game at the power forward position. Selector Sabit Hadzic seriously count on him in future representative adventures.
Interviewed by Edin Isanović
Many experts predict his NBA career. Superior physical qualities, a great leap, attractive dunks, unstoppable penetration characteristics of the players. Strength and mobility is very useful in defensive tasks.

For Sarajevo-x Hodzic talked about his beginnings, his career, a representative of reality, an idol and European basketball.

Can you tell us to start where you start a career?

I was born in Sarajevo, but I was a boy went to the United States. I started playing basketball in eighth grade. Later everything went its course. I dedicated my life's enchanting game under the hoops.

At the games are kept me and the three players

During the period you have played for Lipscomb University?

That's right! Experience with "bison" is positive. Recently, it was difficult to play because they kept me at the matches and the three players. However, I somehow always managed to provide good party. I was the best scorer.

Your wish is that one day playing for the NBA. When it can be expected?

Absolutely! I'll have a chance to prove to NBA workouts from April to June this year. Each match my scouts have watched the strongest league in the world. I hope to soon get a real chance.

Selector Sabit Hadzic is full of praise for your performances. Will you obey the summons, and whether you think you can carve out a place to put the continental review?

I spoke with the secretary of the Union Harun Mahmutović. I realized that I seriously counting on me and it made me happy. Always was my desire to play for your country. Certainly, I will obey the summons national team boss. After all, it is my great wish.

Have you watched a football match B & H team?

Unfortunately, no. It is almost impossible to watch such races in the United States. However, many have researched and found out some information. Mirza Teletovic is a very good player. Now, about the intrusion of his realizatorska ability.

My theory is - just training and training



Can our national team at the European Championship to go into the second round?

Sure. If we are all up to the task that is possible. In any case, we have a very good team that is constantly growing and it needs to be confirmed on the court. I am an optimist.

Who is your basketball idol?

Kobe Bryant. Always was my favorite player.

Since you are on track to become a top basketball player, can you tell us how many times a day to train?

During the season I am dedicated to practicing four or five hours a day. For instance, I go an hour before training and exercises a shot from a distance. Then, free throws, work with the ball and everything else. Raise the weights, and the training lasts for two hours. In addition, we analyze the matches that are behind us. In order to correct the mistakes. Finally, I get up at 5:30 AM every morning and leave the room. My theory is - training and only training.

Create a parallel basketball in the U.S. and Europe?

In the Old World basketball is good, but everything revolves around technology. But in America is a magical game of the rings brought to perfection. The players are physically strong, fast, full strength and have a good reflection.

Since you were born in Sarajevo, the inevitable question: when you can expect in the capital of Bosnia?

If you make everything according to plan, coming in mid-July. I wanted my family to heaven. I can not wait.