Nikola Djurisic: ‘I would say I’m like a less athletic, taller Anthony Edwards’

This year’s international player riding a wave of hype as we near the NBA Draft is Nikola Djurisic, who plays for Mega Basket, a Serbian powerhouse that has produced several NBA players. Born into an athletic family, his father is former pro …

This year’s international player riding a wave of hype as we near the NBA Draft is Nikola Djurisic, who plays for Mega Basket, a Serbian powerhouse that has produced several NBA players. Born into an athletic family, his father is former pro footballer Duško Djurisic, and his mother is former Olympian and pro volleyball player Vesna Čitaković.

Djurisic is a 6-foot-8 swingman who can handle the rock and effectively run the pick-and-roll as both a passer and a scorer from all three levels. Throughout the pre-draft process, Djurisic has showcased his playmaking abilities as a passer and scorer, while demonstrating he has more than enough athleticism to keep up with NBA-level prospects.

Djurisic sat down with HoopsHype, on behalf of adidas Eurocamp, to discuss his journey so far, how this year’s pre-draft compares to last, his GOAT, and more.

Darryn Peterson: ‘I feel like I’m the best player ever’

Treviso (Italy) played host to the adidas Eurocamp last week, where some of the world’s most promising basketball talents converged at Pallacanestro Treviso’s Palaverde gym. In attendance was five-star guard Darryn Peterson, who plays on the adidas …

Treviso (Italy) played host to the adidas Eurocamp last week, where some of the world’s most promising basketball talents converged at Pallacanestro Treviso’s Palaverde gym. In attendance was five-star guard Darryn Peterson, who plays on the adidas 3SSB circuit with Phenom United in Ohio and signed an NIL deal with adidas Basketball last year.

Currently ranked as the third-best high school player in the Class of 2025, Peterson has pro scouts already comparing him to Devin Booker. The 6-foot-5 guard sat down with HoopsHype to discuss his mental preparation, film he watches, his playing style, influences, recruitment and more.

Nikola Jovic Q&A: ‘From a young age, I always want to be the best no matter what’

Serbian big man Nikola Jovic sat down with HoopsHype to discuss how he’s developed, what it’s like playing with Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, what’s his natural position, and more.

Serbian big man Nikola Jovic became a pivotal part of the Heat’s rotation in his second NBA season shooting almost 40 percent from deep and starting 38 games.

Jovic sat down with HoopsHype, on behalf of adidas Eurocamp, to discuss how he’s developed, what it’s like playing with Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, what’s his natural position, and more.

Vasilije Micic: ‘Every game was like a final to prove myself’

After attempting to make the leap to the NBA for several seasons, Vasilije Micic finally achieved his dream at the ripe age of 30, recently completing his rookie campaign in the league. Micic started his year with the Oklahoma City Thunder and was …

After attempting to make the leap to the NBA for several seasons, Vasilije Micic finally achieved his dream at the ripe age of 30, recently completing his rookie campaign in the league. Micic started his year with the Oklahoma City Thunder and was traded midseason to the Charlotte Hornets.

The two-time Euroleague champion and former MVP sat down with HoopsHype, on behalf of adidas Eurocamp, to give insight into his transition from playing overseas, to being traded, his expectations for the future, and more.

James Harden Q&A: On mental resilience, GOAT pick, and more

James Harden, the 15-year NBA veteran, former MVP and 10-time All-Star, and pending free agent for the Los Angeles Clippers, sat down with HoopsHype, on behalf of adidas Eurocamp, to discuss how he mentally has dealt with the last few seasons, …

James Harden, the 15-year NBA veteran, former MVP and 10-time All-Star, and pending free agent for the Los Angeles Clippers, sat down with HoopsHype, on behalf of adidas Eurocamp, to discuss how he mentally has dealt with the last few seasons, impact adidas has had on his career, his GOAT, and more.

Jabari Smith on Eurocamp, rookie year, Rockets future and James Harden

Jabari Smith caught up with HoopsHype to talk about the upcoming season, his goals, and James Harden rumors.

Jabari Smith has been among several NBA players in attendance for the Adidas Eurocamp 2023 in Treviso, Italy, the only officially sanctioned NBA pre-draft camp outside the United States.

Smith, 20, finished his first season in the NBA averaging 12.8 points and 7.2 rebounds per game while also making the All-Rookie Second Team.

The young star caught up with HoopsHype to talk about his experience at the Eurocamp, his first season in the league, the 2023-24 Houston Rockets, James Harden and more.