Antonija Sandrić (born Mišura; May 19, 1988) is a Croatian professional

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player for CCC Polkowice of the

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and the Croatia national team. Sandrić has represented the national team in the

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and

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. She plays as a

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and

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, and is noted for her quick, aggressive style of play.

Biography

As a girl, Sandrić played a variety of sports in her native town of

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, including volleyball. She was ultimately attracted to basketball, following the example of her older sister, as well as her sports idol

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, also a native of Šibenik. She started her professional career with Vidici Dalmostan in 2005, moving to Jolly JBS in 2007, and winning both the national championship and the

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in 2008, in her first season with her new club. In the 2010–11 season, Sandrić averaged 30.0 minutes and 9.0 points per game in the

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, and 26.0 minutes and 7.3 points per game in the EuroCup, leading her team in assists and steals per game in the Adriatic League with 3.5 and 2.0, respectively. With the national team, Sandrić won the bronze medal at the

, placed fifth in the

and tenth in the

. Due to competition from more experienced players, Sandrić saw limited playing time with the national team in 2011 and 2012, scoring 4.8 points per game in the Eurobasket and 3.3 points per game in the Olympics. Antonija Misura vs Anael Lardy - Championnes de cœur - 8027

Antonija Misura vs Anael Lardy - Championnes de cœur - 8027

Sandrić received considerable coverage from media during her basketball career, often focusing on solely on her physical appearance. She was named Miss Mediterranean Games in 2009 in a poll of photographers. Sandrić stated that she found the attention both flattering but annoying. She declined most offers to work as a model, focusing chiefly on her sports career and education. , Sandrić was studying tourism management in Šibenik.

Personal life

In August 2015, she married Croatian basketball player Marko Sandrić, with whom she has two children.

References

External links

FIBA profile

Eurobasket profile

Bgbasket profile

Profile
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