Petar Kovačević (basketball player)
| Bosna | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward |
| League | Bosnian League ABA League 2 |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 30 October 2002 Belgrade, Serbia[1] |
| Nationality | Serbian |
| Listed height | 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2022–present |
| Career history | |
| 2022–2024 | Mega MIS |
| 2024– | Bosna BH Telecom |
| Career highlights | |
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Petar Kovačević (born 30 October 2002 in Belgrade, Serbia) is a Serbian professional basketball player who plays as a power forward for KK Bosna BH Telecom in the Bosnian League and ABA League. He previously represented Mega Basket in the Serbian Basketball League and ABA League.
Early life and youth career
Kovačević was born in Belgrade on 30 October 2002 and developed through the youth ranks of Serbian clubs including KK Mega Basket and OKK Beograd.[2] He was widely regarded among the top young talents of his generation in Serbia, featuring in the junior ABA League and U19 European competitions.[3]
Professional career
Mega Basket (2022-2024)
Kovačević joined Mega Basket in 2022 after strong performances with OKK Beograd.[4] During his time in the ABA League, he averaged 2.4 points and 1.9 rebounds in limited minutes, and was considered a promising prospect.[5][6][7]
KK Bosna BH Telecom (2024-present)
In July 2024, Kovačević moved to Bosna in Sarajevo, becoming a key player in their successful ABA League 2 campaign. He averaged 11.7 points and 4.6 rebounds per game in ABA 2 and 10.3 points and 3.7 rebounds per game in the Bosnian League, shooting over 65% from two-point range.[8] He was instrumental in Bosna claiming the 2024–25 ABA League 2 championship, including a standout performance in the final. [9]
Player profile
Standing at 203 cm (6 ft 8 in) and weighing around 102 kg, Kovačević primarily plays as a power forward, capable of stretching the floor and rebounding effectively. He re-signed with Bosna for the following season after his breakout campaign.[10]
References
- ^ "Petar Kovačević signs new deal with Bosna Visit Sarajevo". ABA League. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ "Petar Kovačević: Moja najveća ambicija je da igram za reprezentaciju Srbije". rtv.rs. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ "Petar Kovacevic profile – scoutbasketball.com". Scout Basketball. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ "Kutlešić razbio Dinamik, Kovačević uništio Slodes". sportklub.n1info.rs. 26 December 2021. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ "Petar Kovačević beats the halftime buzzer! (Split – Mega MIS, 18.12.2023)". bcmegabasket.net. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ "Veliko pojačanje za Studente: Petar Kovačević iz Mege prešao u Bosnu". Klix.ba. 22 July 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ "KK Bosna profile – Petar Kovacević". KK Bosna. 24 September 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ "One of the team pillars: KK Bosna extended contract with Petar Kovačević". Radio Sarajevo. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ "Kovačević still impressed: "We left our hearts on the court…"". Sportsport.ba. 14 May 2025. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ "Petar Kovacevic Player Profile, KK Bosna". RealGM. Retrieved 29 July 2025.