Nikola Prkačin (born November 15, 1975) is a Croatian professional basketball player. He currently resides in Zagreb, Croatia, living with his wife and three kids. Currently he is playing for the Croatia's most successful basketball club Cibona, also being chosen as this season team's captain.
His natural position is center, though he is also able to play as power forward. Prkačin is known for his pick and roll play, precise hookshot and half-dis...
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Nikola Prkačin (born November 15, 1975) is a Croatian professional basketball player. He currently resides in Zagreb, Croatia, living with his wife and three kids. Currently he is playing for the Croatia's most successful basketball club Cibona, also being chosen as this season team's captain.
His natural position is center, though he is also able to play as power forward. Prkačin is known for his pick and roll play, precise hookshot and half-distance shot. Although shorter in height comparing to most European centers, Prkačin compensates it with his immense strength and body balance. It is also a great rarity to see Prkačin try for a three point field goal.
In free time he enjoys fishing and playing water polo.
Prkačin started his career in his hometown Dubrovnik, playing for the local team Pomorac. Aged 18, he moved to KK Split where he played for the next five seasons. At that time Prkačin was a constant member of Croatian U-22 national team. His debut for the senior national...
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