The Bosnian Baller
Indiana landed its second commitment of the 2025 class with international prospect Harun Zrno, a wing from Bosnia with a few years of professional experience. He will be a 21 year-old freshman next season.
The first thing that jumps out about his statistical profile is his 3-point shooting. He’s averaging nearly 20 points per game on 48% shooting from deep, getting up five attempts per game this season.
Against international competition, Zrno has excelled as a spot-up shooter, able to cash in on kick outs from his teammates or in the pick and roll. He has a quick, consistent release and can get his feet set quickly while catching a pass.
He’s comfortable shooting with defenders closing out on him, and at 6’7” will have a size advantage over most guards in the conference. He puts this size to use to elevate for midrange or score in traffic off of cuts.
It’s hard to judge a player’s athleticism in international highlights, but Zrno does not appear to have much of an initiator role in his current offense. He moves well off-ball and plays a smart game, but doesn’t seem capable of beating too many guys off the dribble.
His athleticism will likely be more of a limitation defensively, where he’ll be best suited against other shooting specialists on the wings. Comparing him to wings on Indiana’s current roster, he appears closer to Mackenzie Mgbako athletically than Bryson Tucker.
Zrno’s real value to Indiana will be as a complimentary player who can stretch the floor with his shooting, much like Luke Goode has been this year. He won’t defend as well as Goode as a freshman though, so his minutes will be limited accordingly.
While he will have to adjust to the speed and athleticism of the American college game, it’s important to remember that Zrno will be coming to Indiana with experience playing against professional basketball players. Some of whom played college ball in the States.
This experience makes Zrno a player who could be more valuable than his initial stats indicate, so long as he’s willing to continue taking and making contested 3-pointers. This is a skill Indiana has lacked sorely over the last few seasons.