Emilio Kovačić

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Nationality Croatian 1993–1994 Cibona Zagreb Weight 112 kg 1992–1993 Zadar Height 2.08 m		Pro career 1992–2004 Role Basketball Player Name Emilio Kovacic Positions Center


Born January 11, 1968 (age 56) Zadar, SFR Yugoslavia ( 1968-01-11 ) College Grand Canyon University (1987–1988)Arizona State (1988–1990)Biola University (1990–1992) Education Grand Canyon University, Biola University
Listed height 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)

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Emilio Kovačić (born January 11, 1968 in Zadar, Croatia) is a former Croatian professional basketball player. A 2.08 m center with great rebounding skills and decent defensive abilities, he played many years in the Euroleague for KK Zadar, KK Zrinjevac, Fortitudo Pallacanestro Bologna, Union Olimpija and KK Cibona. He played American university basketball in NAIA teams Grand Canyon Antelopes and Biola Eagles, as well as NCAA team Arizona State Sun Devils. He won Krešimir Ćosić Cup 1997-98 with KK Zadar. In 2001 Kovačić was MVP of Slovenian Cup finals.

Kovačić was a regular member of the Croatian national team and won the bronze medal in the 1993 Eurobasket. He also participated in 1997 and 2001 Eurobasket.

Emilio Kovačić was hired in June 2013 as an international scouting consultant for the Phoenix Suns.