Luka Bozic Signs Two-Year Deal with Valencia Basket, Expected to Join on Loan
Valencia Basket has announced the signing of Croatian forward Luka Bozic for a two-year period, with the possibility of being loaned out for the upcoming season. Bozic, 28, joins the Spanish club from KK Zadar, where he was voted the best player in the Adriatic League for two consecutive seasons.
Bozic’s Career Highlights
Standing at 2.00 meters tall, Bozic was born in Bjelovar, Croatia. Last season, he averaged 19.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game in the Adriatic League, with a Player Impact Rating (PIR) of 28.1.
Early Years and International Success
Bozic began his career in the lower categories of KK Pula 1981, earning a spot in the European Under-16 Championship in 2012 and the second category of Croatian basketball with KK Bjelovar the following year. He went on to play for KK Zagreb in the Croatian league, averaging double figures in scoring and finishing as runner-up in the U-19 World Cup in 2014-15.
Club Career and Achievements
Bozic spent three seasons with KK Zagreb before joining KK Zadar, where he made his senior debut in 2017. He then signed with Buducnost, a Montenegrin EuroCup side, before joining Siroki TT Kabeli in Bosnia in 2021. With KK Zadar, Bozic helped the team finish sixth in the Adriatic League, win the Croatian Cup, and claim the Croatian National League title.
Loan Possibility
Bozic is expected to join Valencia Basket on loan for the upcoming season, pending a final decision by the club.
