Prospect: Ivan Renko, Jr., Point Guard
Mar 31, 2022 23:06:38 GMT -5
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Post by reindeerfan on Mar 31, 2022 23:06:38 GMT -5
Ivan Renko, Jr has not generally been expected to play in the United States, but with the turmoil in the Southeast European region, rumor is he has opened up his recruiting to US Schools. Renko recently came onto Young’s radar thanks to Matija Milin who recommended Ivan look at Fairfield. Here’s his recruiting profile, I’ve added some “Editors notes” in italics.
Player: Renko, Jr, Ivan
Hometown: Smederevo, Serbia
Position: Point Guard:
Height: 194 CM (6’4”)
Weight: 80 Kilos (175 lbs)
Considering: University of Belgrade, Union University. Fairfield University, OCCA
2022 Recruit, Expected to Qualify
Ivan Renko, Jr is the son of the Former Indiana University recruit of the same name. Listed at 1.94 meters (6 feet 4 inches) tall and weighing 80 KG (185 pounds), Renko plays almost exclusively at the point guard position and averages 23.5 points, 8.6 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game. He is a high-percentage free throw shooter(90.6%) mid-way through his senior year. While he is not currently rated by any recruiting services most coaches feel that Renko has a tremendous amount of potential (just like every other college recruit). While not a 3 star recruit, most coaches think he is in a category with 49% percent of incoming players in today’s game (He’s below average).
Many people feel that Renko resembles a young Nikola Jokic and it’s not hard to see why. Both players are from Serbia. Both are excellent passers. As children both owned an orange basketball, and each player likes to drink rakija. Amazingly each knows a girl name Katarina. The two men are among the tallest people ever to ride in a Yugo.
Here’s some quotes that give some insight into Renko as a person and player:
“I have a God Given talent, I got it from my dad.”
I'm so tired of saying, “darn I forgot to put on my mask. Like I am batman or something.”
PS, “I’m not saying I’m not Batman, so far nobody has seen me and Batman together in the same room.”
“When the Coach asks, ‘Do you want some advice?’ it doesn’t matter if you answer yes or no. You’re going to get it anyway.”
“I’m one of those people that believes if life gives you lemons make lemonade. And if life gives you melons, you are probably dyslexic.”
“I’d have to say my worst moment as a high school player was when I laced up my new Nike’s and went to dunk the ball. I had that awkward moment when you're wearing Nike's and you can't do it.”
With war in this region, I dream of a better tomorrow; a tomorrow where chickens can cross the road and not be questioned about their motives.
“Personally, I don't think there's intelligent life on other planets. Why should other planets be any different from this one?”
“I’ve never actually seen a whale, but I heard that a whale is so big that if you laid it from one end to another on a basketball court, the game would be canceled.”
I believe everyone has a purpose in life. I think mine is eating kulen(sausage) or drinking rakija (Serbian booze).
If there is one thing I have its a good dribbling, and shooting and defending and rebounding ability.
I hope Renko doesn't end up joining the lengthy list of early April recruits that have not signed with the Stags. I know I am excited about the idea of Renko coming to Fairfield ……Enjoy today and every day......
Player: Renko, Jr, Ivan
Hometown: Smederevo, Serbia
Position: Point Guard:
Height: 194 CM (6’4”)
Weight: 80 Kilos (175 lbs)
Considering: University of Belgrade, Union University. Fairfield University, OCCA
2022 Recruit, Expected to Qualify
Ivan Renko, Jr is the son of the Former Indiana University recruit of the same name. Listed at 1.94 meters (6 feet 4 inches) tall and weighing 80 KG (185 pounds), Renko plays almost exclusively at the point guard position and averages 23.5 points, 8.6 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game. He is a high-percentage free throw shooter(90.6%) mid-way through his senior year. While he is not currently rated by any recruiting services most coaches feel that Renko has a tremendous amount of potential (just like every other college recruit). While not a 3 star recruit, most coaches think he is in a category with 49% percent of incoming players in today’s game (He’s below average).
Many people feel that Renko resembles a young Nikola Jokic and it’s not hard to see why. Both players are from Serbia. Both are excellent passers. As children both owned an orange basketball, and each player likes to drink rakija. Amazingly each knows a girl name Katarina. The two men are among the tallest people ever to ride in a Yugo.
Here’s some quotes that give some insight into Renko as a person and player:
“I have a God Given talent, I got it from my dad.”
I'm so tired of saying, “darn I forgot to put on my mask. Like I am batman or something.”
PS, “I’m not saying I’m not Batman, so far nobody has seen me and Batman together in the same room.”
“When the Coach asks, ‘Do you want some advice?’ it doesn’t matter if you answer yes or no. You’re going to get it anyway.”
“I’m one of those people that believes if life gives you lemons make lemonade. And if life gives you melons, you are probably dyslexic.”
“I’d have to say my worst moment as a high school player was when I laced up my new Nike’s and went to dunk the ball. I had that awkward moment when you're wearing Nike's and you can't do it.”
With war in this region, I dream of a better tomorrow; a tomorrow where chickens can cross the road and not be questioned about their motives.
“Personally, I don't think there's intelligent life on other planets. Why should other planets be any different from this one?”
“I’ve never actually seen a whale, but I heard that a whale is so big that if you laid it from one end to another on a basketball court, the game would be canceled.”
I believe everyone has a purpose in life. I think mine is eating kulen(sausage) or drinking rakija (Serbian booze).
If there is one thing I have its a good dribbling, and shooting and defending and rebounding ability.
I hope Renko doesn't end up joining the lengthy list of early April recruits that have not signed with the Stags. I know I am excited about the idea of Renko coming to Fairfield ……Enjoy today and every day......
