At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, hundreds of players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and underrated, and today’s edition will highlight Sergej Cvetkovic of Concord Academy
We’ve watched Cvetkovic steadily grow over these last few years, previously stating, “Anyone who has monitored this team over the last month should already know about the pure dominance being asserted from Sergej Cvetkovic. Regardless of opponent or individual matchup, he’s been nothing short of spectacular since the start of the travel ball season. At 6-foot-7, Cvetkovic is an utter sniper—both from midrange and beyond the arc. Cvetkovic was already a knockdown threat prior to April, but his comfort/confidence level as a leader and primary option continues to visibly rise. He still looks to catch opponents off-guard as a reliable pick-and-pop option, but is also rolling and attacking the basket with increased poise. Cvetkovic does a phenomenal job of establishing his presence from beyond the arc, forcing defenders to account for him, and then continually taking whatever the opposition gives him. He hit plenty of midrange pull-ups off of a few dribbles, but would also finish or make the extra pass whenever available. Cvetkovic has clearly stepped up as a leader for this group, and has definitely proven himself as more than just a shooter—though he is elite in that department. Expect college coaches to start getting involved.”
Since then, Cvetkovic has only continued to solidify himself as a college-worthy player. His size and shooting alone should appeal to a variety of different schools, but he’s more than just a spot-up threat. Cvetkovic plays hard, utilizes his length defensively, and understands how to fill in the gaps as an offensive cog. He’s a capable finisher around the basket, but also looks to set up others and operate within the confines of the team structure. Cvetkovic is a useful rebounder who runs the floor hard and gets to his spots in transition. He played a pivotal role for Concord Academy and has only continued to produce over the last few months with Team Eat. Given his trajectory, Cvetkovic still has upside remaining and could be a useful piece at the next level.