Standing 6 feet 10 inches, Karlo Matković is a professional basketball player. The New Orleans Pelicans selected him as the 52nd overall pick in the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft. While he joined the team for the 2022 NBA Summer League, he did not play for them during the season. Over the years, Matković has played for various teams, including Košarkarski klub Cedevita Olimpija and Košarkaški klub Mega Basket, participating in the 2018–19 Croatian League, the 2019–20 Serbian League, and the 2020–21 ABA League from 2018 to 2024.
In 2024, Matković signed a two-way contract with the Pelicans and played as a center/power forward for the Birmingham Squadron. He played his NBA debut match against the Chicago Bulls, where the Pelicans secured a 123-111 victory. Matković's achievements include winning the Slovenian League championship in 2023 and the Slovenian Cup in 2023, as well as the Croatian Cup in 2019. Additionally, he joined the Jordan Brand Classic camp in 2017.
What is Karlo Matković's nationality?
Karlo Matković is Croatian by nationality. He represented his country in the 2018 FIBA U18 European Championship in Latvia, the 2021 FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Pre-Qualifiers, the 2021 FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 European Qualifiers, and the 2022 FIBA EuroBasket according to his FIBA profile.
Karlo Matković Hometown
Karlo Matković's hometown is Livno.
Karlo Matković Birthplace
Karlo Matković was born on March 30, 2001, in Livno, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
FAQs on Karlo Matkovic Nationality
A. As of November 2024, Karlo Matkovic is 23 years old.
A. Karlo Matkovic wears jersey number 17 in New Orleans Pelican.
A. As of November 2024, Karlo Matkovic is a rookie in the NBA.
A. According to the NBA 2K25, Karlo Matkovic's wingspan is 2.18 m.
