Former Gonzaga G Luka Krajnovic to play in native Croatia

Field Level Media|published: 07/17/2024, 4:08pm EDT

Feb 7, 2024; Spokane, Washington, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Luka Krajnovic (3) celebrates a three-pointer against the Portland Pilots in the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Gonzaga Bulldogs won 96-64. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

After one seasons at Gonzaga, Luka Krajnovic will return to his native Croatia to continue his basketball career.

Krajnovic announced on his Instagram account that he will play next season for KK Cedevita's junior club team in his hometown of Zagreb.

The 6-foot-5, 185-pound guard averaged 3.1 points, 1.4 rebounds, 0.6 assists and 8.7 minutes in 15 games as a true freshman for the Bulldogs in 2023-24. He shot 46.7 percent from the floor, including 33.3 percent (3 of 9) from 3-point range.

Krajnovic missed nine games early in the season because of a broken hand injured and was sidelined for the Sweet 16 game against Purdue because of illness. He was a reserve behind starting guards Ryan Nembhard and Nolan Hickman, as well as freshman wing Dusty Stromer.

Krajnovic and 6-9 freshmen forward Pavle Stosic of Serbia were the only Bulldogs on scholarship from last season's team to enter the transfer portal, with Stosic committing to Utah State.

--Field Level Media