Luka Kraljic is a 6’9″ Serbian-Croatian forward known for his length, mobility, and inside-out versatility. He combines solid rebounding instincts with a soft shooting touch, making him a valuable presence in both the paint and on the perimeter. Offensively, Kraljic is effective in pick-and-pop situations, capable of stretching the floor with his mid-range and occasional three-point shooting. He also demonstrates good footwork and touch around the basket, allowing him to finish efficiently in traffic. Defensively, his size and timing enable him to contest shots and secure rebounds, contributing to his team’s interior defense. Kraljic’s combination of size, skill, and adaptability makes him a versatile asset in various basketball systems.

PLAYER’S DATA COURTESY OF EUROBASKET

Born: Jan.1, 1999 in Nis (Serbia)
His brother Pavle also plays basketball

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Career:
2014-2015: KK Nibac Nis U17 team
2016-2017: KK Nibak Nis U19 team (JLS): 14 games: 6.9ppg, 6.1rpg, 2PT: 46%, 3PT: 0%, FT: 47%
2017-2018: KKK Radnicki Kragujevac U19 team (JLS, starting five): 22 games: 12.7ppg, 8.6rpg, FGP: 52.4%, FT: 61.1%
2019-2020: In Nov.’19 signed at Montetucci CB Martos J.Paraiso Interior (Spain-EBA, starting five): 13 games: 13.2ppg, 9.2rpg, 1.2apg, FGP: 46.7%, 3PT: 37.5%, FT: 51.2%
2020-2021: Sagrado Corazon Caceres (Spain-EBA): 5 games: 12.8ppg, 9.4rpg, 1.4apg, FGP: 56.0%, FT: 66.7%, played also at Aceitunas Fragata Moron (Spain-LEB Silver): 18 games: 2.8ppg, 2.3rpg
2021-2022: NUIG Maree Galway (Ireland-Super League, starting five): 11 games: 10.0ppg, 8.1rpg, 1.1apg, 1.5spg, FGP: 46.0%, FT: 64.3%
2022-2023: KFUM Kalmar (Sweden-Superettan): 2 games: 0pts; Swedish Basketligan: 2 games: 0 points, in Nov.’22
moved to Kufstein Towers (Austria-2.Bundesliga): 8 games: 19.3ppg, 11.0rpg, FGP: 58.1%, 3PT: 50.0%, FT: 54.7%
2023-2024: UMF Sindri Hofn (Iceland-Division I): 10 games: 4.9ppg, 2.6rpg, in Feb.’24 moved to Baublock Gymnastica (Spain-EBA): 7 games: 3.4ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.3apg
2024-2025: BMS Herlev (Denmark-BasketLigaen): 18 games: 9.1ppg, 7.7rpg, FGP: 45.3%, 3PT: 40.0%, FT: 66.7%; Danish BasketLigaen: 19 games: 8.7ppg, 7.3rpg, 2FGP: 45.0%, 3FGP: 33.3%, FT: 65.8%, in Mar.’25 moved to Etoile du Sahel (Tunisia-ProA): 6 games: 9.3ppg, 7.3rpg, 1.0apg, 2FGP: 52.0%, 3PT: 35.0%, FT: 70.0%

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Awards/Achievements:
EYOF in Tbilisi (Georgia) -2015: 6 games: 1.5ppg, 1.0rpg, 1.0apg
Eurobasket.com All-Serbian Junior League Honorable Mention -2018
Spanish League -2021 (Player of the Week Rd.1)
Irish National Cup Semifinals -2022
Eurobasket.com All-Danish League All-Bosmans Team -2025