Stanko Barać
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Stanko Barać, a retired Croatian professional basketball player, was born on 13 August 1986 in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He started his basketball career with Široki Prima pivo. In the 2007 NBA draft, the Miami Heat selected him as the 39th overall pick and then traded his rights to the Indiana Pacers.
He remained in Europe, signing a five-year contract with Saski Baskonia (then TAU Cerámica) in August 2007. After a loan to Pamesa Valencia for the 2007–08 season, he returned to Saski Baskonia and signed a three-year contract extension in November 2010. He later played for Anadolu Efes, Cedevita Zagreb, and EA7 Emporio Armani Milano, and also represented the Croatian national team.
Background
Barać's European journey began with a five-year contract at Saski Baskonia in August 2007, but he was immediately loaned to Pamesa Valencia for the 2007–08 season. He returned to Saski Baskonia the following season, and in November 2010, he signed a three-year contract extension that kept him in Vitoria-Gasteiz through 2015.
On 6 July 2011, he signed a three-year contract with Anadolu Efes of the Turkish Basketball League. On 5 January 2015, he signed with Croatian club Cedevita for the rest of the season, winning the Croatian League and Cup. On 28 August 2015, he signed with EA7 Emporio Armani Milano of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A. He also played for the Croatian national team.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Stanko Barać born?
Stanko Barać was born on 13 August 1986 in Mostar, SR Bosnia-Herzegovina, SFR Yugoslavia.
What position did Stanko Barać play?
Stanko Barać's position is listed as Center.
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