BABCOCK HOOPS · SCOUTING REPORT
Stefan Joksimovic
HT / WT
6'7", 187 lbs
TEAM
Baskonia (Spain)
POSITION
Guard/Forward
CLASS
International
BIRTHDATE
November 16, 2008
PLAYING HISTORY
Baskonia B (Spain) · Intl.
HOMETOWN
Ljubljana, Slovenia
NATIONALITY
Slovenia
PLAYER OVERVIEW
Stefan Joksimovic checks a lot of boxes. He can dribble, pass, and shoot, and he pairs that well-rounded skill set with legitimate positional size and explosive athleticism. A fluid athlete who's fast and plays above the rim, the 6'7" guard is multipositional, capable of playing the one, two, or three.
A left-hander with a good feel for the game, Joksimovic can initiate the offense and control the tempo, yet he is equally comfortable playing off the ball. He shoots with range and has a reliable, semi-set shot, giving him offensive value with or without the ball.
To reach his ceiling, Joksimovic will need to continue developing physically and tightening his outside shot, but the foundation, size, skill, athleticism, and feel are all there.
Joksimovic is like a five-tool prospect in baseball. He does a little bit of everything while possessing great size and athleticism. I'm very excited about his future as a pro.
— Matt Babcock, NBA Draft Analyst
EVALUATION
STRENGTHS
Positional Size: Great positional size at 6'7"; multipositional and capable of playing the 1, 2, and 3.
Athleticism: Fluid, fast, explosive athlete who plays above the rim.
Feel for the Game: Good feel; can initiate offense and control tempo as a primary option.
Shooting: Shoots with range and has a reliable, semi-set shot.
Versatility: Comfortable on and off the ball; the dribble-pass-shoot skill set paired with positional size and athleticism.
Left-Handed: His left-handedness naturally makes his game unorthodox, giving defenders a different look and awkward angles to contend with.
CONCERNS
Strength: Still physically developing; needs to continue getting stronger to hold up against higher levels of professional competition.
Outside Shooting: Room for improvement with his outside shooting; consistency from distance remains a developmental focus.
BOTTOM LINE
Stefan Joksimovic is a big, versatile guard who brings a complete offensive package. He can dribble, pass, and shoot; initiate the offense or play off the ball; and control the tempo with a genuine feel for the game. At 6'7" with fluid, explosive athleticism, he offers positional versatility across three spots on the floor. He still needs to get stronger, and his outside shot has room to grow, but the combination of size, skill, athleticism, and feel gives Joksimovic significant long-term upside and makes him one of the more intriguing young prospects in Europe.
