Karlo Matkovic leaves Europe for NBA / News - Basketnews.com

Karlo Matkovic will complete the 2023-24 season with the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Karlo Matkovic, the young Croatian big man of Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana, is on his way to the NBA and New Orleans Pelicans, the Slovenian team officially announced.

Karlo Matkovic

MIN:28.79PTS:14.8 (64.21%)REB:6.4As:1.13ST:0.93BL:2.13TO:1.33GM:15ProfileEuroCup2023/2024

Matkovic, 22, was selected with the 52nd pick in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Pelicans, so they hold his rights in the NBA.

Matkovic has been a standout player for Cedevita, averaging 14.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.9 steals, and a league-leading 2.1 blocks per game in the EuroCup. His statistics combined for an average of 18.9 PIR per match.

These statistics are in spite of a dismal season by Cedevita in Europe, as the team is 1-16 with one more game remaining in the EuroCup regular season.

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