Duje Radja is a smart, disciplined forward/center who plays with toughness, maturity, and a strong understanding of team basketball. At 6’8”, he brings solid interior presence, reliable rebounding, and a growing ability to stretch the floor. He’s not overly flashy, but excels at doing the little things—setting hard screens, boxing out, making the extra pass, and staying engaged defensively. His basketball IQ reflects his pedigree as the son of EuroLeague and NBA legend Dino Rađa. While not a high-volume scorer, Duje plays within his role, stays efficient, and shows signs of becoming a dependable stretch big. With continued development in shooting and conditioning, he’s a valuable piece for structured, team-first systems in competitive European leagues.

PLAYER’S DATA COURTESY OF EUROBASKET

Born: June 27, 1997 in Split (Croatia)
His father Dino Radja played for the Boston Celtics and was an NBA All-Rookie Second Team selection in 1994
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Career:
KK Split 2016-2017: Meriden, NH / Kimball Union Academy: 13ppg, 8rpg; Moved to the United States for his senior year of high school
2017-2018: Elon University (NCAA): 6 games: 1.3ppg
2018-2019: Elon University (NCAA): 6 games: 0pts, 1.0rpg
2019-2020: Elon University (NCAA): 5 games: 0.2ppg
2021-2022: KK Dubrava Furnir Zagreb (Premijer Liga, starting five): 32 games: 6.5ppg, 4.4rpg, FGP: 57.6%, 3PT: 24.6%, FT: 59.4%
2022-2023: KK Dubrava Furnir Zagreb (Premijer Liga): 7 games: 2.4ppg, 2.1rpg: Alpe Adria Cup: 5 games: 6.4ppg, 5.2rpg, 2FGP: 47.6%, 3FGP: 66.7%, FT: 54.5%, in Jan.’23 moved to KK Zagreb (Prva Liga): 16 games: 8.3ppg, 5.6rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 51.5%, 3PT: 50.0%, FT: 51.5%
2023-2024: Gostol Trieste (Italy-Serie B Interregionale, starting five)
2024-2025: KK Samobor (Prva Liga, starting five): 24 games: 10.2ppg, 4.1rpg, FGP-2(68.8%), FT: 44.6%

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Awards/Achievements:
HS All-New England selection -2017
Croatian U16 National Team -2019
European Championship U16 in Udine (Italy) -2019: 4 games: 1.3ppg
CAA Tournament Semifinals -2020
Eurobasket.com All-Croatian Prva Liga Honorable Mention -2025
Croatian Prva Liga Champion -2025
Croatian Prva Liga Regular Season Champion -2025