Full Name: Bostjan Nachbar Position: Forward College: N/A Height: 6-9 (2.05 m) Weight: 221 (100.2 kg) Team: Benetton Treviso (Italy) Birthdate: July 3, 1980 Birthplace: Slovenj Gradec, Slovenia Statistics

HIGHLIGHTS
Originally an early entry candidate for the 2001 NBA Draft, he withdrew his name from consideration and is now eligible to be selected as a player playing outside the United States who is in the calendar year of his 22nd birthday.
A member of the Slovenian National Team, he has played for four teams in the past five seasons, explaining his uneven playing time and statistics.
Played in the Slovenian All-Star Game in 1999 and 2000, and in the Nike Hoop Summit games of 1999 and 2000.
Now playing for Benetton Treviso in Italy, where former NBA player and coach Mike D’Antoni is the head coach.
Teammates include former NBA guard Tyus Edney.

In his second season for Benetton Treviso in 2001-02, earned 24.1 minutes per game and averaged 13.7 points and 4.1 rebounds.
Has become a capable three-point shooting threat, hitting 37.4 percent of his three-point attempts.
Scored a season-high 30 points vs. Lauretana, making 11 of 12 two-point field goal attempts.
Grabbed a season-high 10 rebounds vs. Adecco Milan.

In 2000-01 season, averaged 4.3 points and 1.5 rebounds in 11 minutes per game for Benetton.
Became the youngest foreign player to play in the Italian A-1 League that season.

In 1999-2000 season, played for Pivovarna Lasko in Slovenia.
Averaged 9.0 points and 2.6 rebounds in 31 minutes per game.
Hit 17 of 40 three-point attempts.

In 1998-99 season, played for Maribor in Slovenia.
Posted 12.3 ppg and 3.2 rpg in 24.3 mpg.

In 1997-98 season, played for Olimpija Ljubljana in Slovenia.
Averaged 7.4 points and 2.4 rebounds in 19.8 minutes per game.
His team won the Lithuanian national championship.
Scouting reports say he is suited to the small forward position, as he loves the uptempo style and is a hard worker.
He possesses good ballhandling skills for a player his size and can play both guard and forward.

According to the J&J European Basketball Register, has a well-rounded offensive game and is a team player.
Their report indicates he can shoot facing the basket on the perimeter or use a jump hook close to the basket.
Recent scouting reports praise his ability to run the court and finish on the break.

STATISTICS
SEASON	G	GS	FGM	FGA	PCT	FTM	FTA	PCT	REB	AST	STL	BL	PTS	AVG
1997-98	24		61	95	.642	38	50	.760	58	19	22		178	7.4
1998-99	26		98	173	.566	101	131	.771	84	19	24		321	12.3
1999-00	32		78	146	.534	82	117	.701	84	37	21		289	9.0
2000-01	30	1	35	80	.438	37	48	.771	51	11	27	3	128	4.3
2001-02	35	33	122	202	.604	107	136	.787	145	47	78	10	480	13.7
Totals	151		394	696	.566	365	482	.757	422	133	172		1396	9.2
Three-point field goals: 1997-98, 6-for-28 (.214); 1998-99, 8-for-44 (.182); 1999-00, 17-for-40 (.425); 2000-01, 7-for-29 (.241); 2001-02, 43-for-115 (.374). Totals: 81-for-256 (.316).