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* 2x First Team All A-Sun (2009, 2010)
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'''Adnan Hodzic''' (born December 6, 1988) is a [[Bosnia and Herzegovina|Bosnian]] basketball player. A 6'8 power forward, Hodzic plays for [[Lipscomb University]] in [[Nashville, Tennessee]]. Hodzic is notable both as the reigning [[Atlantic Sun Conference]] [[Atlantic Sun Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year|player of the year]] and for leading the [[NCAA]] in [[field goal percentage]] as a junior in the [[2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season]].
'''Adnan Hodžić''' (born December 6, 1988) is a [[Bosnia and Herzegovina|Bosnian]] basketball player. A 6'8 power forward, Hodzic plays for [[Lipscomb University]] in [[Nashville, Tennessee]]. Hodžić is notable both as the reigning [[Atlantic Sun Conference]] [[Atlantic Sun Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year|player of the year]] and for leading the [[NCAA]] in [[field goal percentage]] as a junior in the [[2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season]].


==High school==
==High school==
Hodzic and his family emigrated from war-torn Sarajevo, Bosnia in 1994 after Adnan needed treatment for an eye injury sustained while playing with a friend. Ultimately settling in [[Indianapolis, Indiana]], Hodzic attended [[North Central High School (Indianapolis)|North Central High School]] with future [[NBA]] player [[Eric Gordon]]. Back injuries kept him from competing on the [[Amateur Athletic Union|AAU]] circuit, keeping him off the radar of major conference programs. Hodzic chose to attend Lipscomb University and play for coach [[Scott Sanderson (basketball)|Scott Sanderson]].<ref>{{cite news |title= Bosnian native embraces game, playing at Lipscomb|author= George Walker IV|newspaper= The Tennesseean|date= January 28, 2011|url=http://www.tennessean.com/article/20110128/SPORTS06/101280383/Bosnian-native-embraces-game-playing-Lipscomb |accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref>
Hodžić and his family emigrated from war-torn Sarajevo, Bosnia in 1994 after Adnan needed treatment for an eye injury sustained while playing with a friend. Ultimately settling in [[Indianapolis, Indiana]], Hodžić attended [[North Central High School (Indianapolis)|North Central High School]] with future [[NBA]] player [[Eric Gordon]]. Back injuries kept him from competing on the [[Amateur Athletic Union|AAU]] circuit, keeping him off the radar of major conference programs. Hodžić chose to attend Lipscomb University and play for coach [[Scott Sanderson (basketball)|Scott Sanderson]].<ref>{{cite news |title= Bosnian native embraces game, playing at Lipscomb|author= George Walker IV|newspaper= The Tennesseean|date= January 28, 2011|url=http://www.tennessean.com/article/20110128/SPORTS06/101280383/Bosnian-native-embraces-game-playing-Lipscomb |accessdate=February 7, 2011}}</ref>


==College==
==College==
After making the Atlantic Sun all-freshman team in his first year at Lipscomb, Hodzic became one of the top post players in the conference as a sophomore. He averaged 16.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per game and made the all-conference first team.<ref>[http://www.lipscombsports.com/mbasketball/roster/200/179/ Lipscomb biography], accessed February 7, 2011</ref> In his junior year, Hodzic really broke out, leading the Bisons to a share of the Atlantic Sun regular season championship. He averaged 22.7 points per game, finishing second in the nation in scoring. He also shot 60.4 percent from the floor to lead the country in field goal accuracy. Hodzic was named Atlantic Sun player of the year and an AP honorable mention [[2010 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|All-American]].<ref>[http://www.atlanticsun.org/mbasketball/news/102/4314/ Hodzic Named Honorable Mention All-American], accessed February 7, 2011</ref>
After making the Atlantic Sun all-freshman team in his first year at Lipscomb, Hodzic became one of the top post players in the conference as a sophomore. He averaged 16.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per game and made the all-conference first team.<ref>[http://www.lipscombsports.com/mbasketball/roster/200/179/ Lipscomb biography], accessed February 7, 2011</ref> In his junior year, Hodžić really broke out, leading the Bisons to a share of the Atlantic Sun regular season championship. He averaged 22.7 points per game, finishing second in the nation in scoring. He also shot 60.4 percent from the floor to lead the country in field goal accuracy. Hodžić was named Atlantic Sun player of the year and an AP honorable mention [[2010 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|All-American]].<ref>[http://www.atlanticsun.org/mbasketball/news/102/4314/ Hodzic Named Honorable Mention All-American], accessed February 7, 2011</ref>


Following his junior season, Hodzic declared for the [[2010 NBA Draft]] but did not hire an agent.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2010/news/story?id=5068113 Hodzic enters draft, not hiring agent], accessed February 7, 2011</ref> After participating in workouts, Hodzic withdrew his name from consideration and decided to return to Lipscomb for his senior season.<ref>[http://www.lipscombsports.com/news/default/71/5549/ Adnan Hodzic withdraws from NBA draft], accessed February 7, 2011</ref>
Following his junior season, Hodžić declared for the [[2010 NBA Draft]] but did not hire an agent.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2010/news/story?id=5068113 Hodžić enters draft, not hiring agent], accessed February 7, 2011</ref> After participating in workouts, Hodžić withdrew his name from consideration and decided to return to Lipscomb for his senior season.<ref>[http://www.lipscombsports.com/news/default/71/5549/ Adnan Hodzic withdraws from NBA draft], accessed February 7, 2011</ref>


==Professional==
==Professional==
On July 13, 2011 Hodzic signed a 1 year contract with Walter Tigers Tuebingen of the German BBL.<ref>[http://www.eurobasket.com/Germany/basketball.asp?NewsID=232833]</ref>
On July 13, 2011 Hodžić signed a 1 year contract with Walter Tigers Tuebingen of the German BBL.<ref>[http://www.eurobasket.com/Germany/basketball.asp?NewsID=232833]</ref>


==References==
==References==
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| NAME = Hodžić, Adnan
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| DATE OF BIRTH = December 6, 1988
| DATE OF BIRTH = December 6, 1988

Revision as of 08:17, 7 January 2012

Adnan Hodžić
CollegeLipscomb University
ConferenceAtlantic Sun Conference
SportBasketball
PositionPower Forward
Jersey #34
ClassSenior
Career2007–present
Height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight245 lb (111 kg)
NationalityBosniak
Born (1988-12-06) December 6, 1988 (age 35)
Sarajevo, Bosnia
High schoolNorth Central High School,
Indianapolis, Indiana
Awards

Adnan Hodžić (born December 6, 1988) is a Bosnian basketball player. A 6'8 power forward, Hodzic plays for Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. Hodžić is notable both as the reigning Atlantic Sun Conference player of the year and for leading the NCAA in field goal percentage as a junior in the 2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.

High school

Hodžić and his family emigrated from war-torn Sarajevo, Bosnia in 1994 after Adnan needed treatment for an eye injury sustained while playing with a friend. Ultimately settling in Indianapolis, Indiana, Hodžić attended North Central High School with future NBA player Eric Gordon. Back injuries kept him from competing on the AAU circuit, keeping him off the radar of major conference programs. Hodžić chose to attend Lipscomb University and play for coach Scott Sanderson.[1]

College

After making the Atlantic Sun all-freshman team in his first year at Lipscomb, Hodzic became one of the top post players in the conference as a sophomore. He averaged 16.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per game and made the all-conference first team.[2] In his junior year, Hodžić really broke out, leading the Bisons to a share of the Atlantic Sun regular season championship. He averaged 22.7 points per game, finishing second in the nation in scoring. He also shot 60.4 percent from the floor to lead the country in field goal accuracy. Hodžić was named Atlantic Sun player of the year and an AP honorable mention All-American.[3]

Following his junior season, Hodžić declared for the 2010 NBA Draft but did not hire an agent.[4] After participating in workouts, Hodžić withdrew his name from consideration and decided to return to Lipscomb for his senior season.[5]

Professional

On July 13, 2011 Hodžić signed a 1 year contract with Walter Tigers Tuebingen of the German BBL.[6]

References

  1. ^ George Walker IV (January 28, 2011). "Bosnian native embraces game, playing at Lipscomb". The Tennesseean. Retrieved February 7, 2011.
  2. ^ Lipscomb biography, accessed February 7, 2011
  3. ^ Hodzic Named Honorable Mention All-American, accessed February 7, 2011
  4. ^ Hodžić enters draft, not hiring agent, accessed February 7, 2011
  5. ^ Adnan Hodzic withdraws from NBA draft, accessed February 7, 2011
  6. ^ [1]

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