Washington’s pursuit of Urban Kroflic took an unsettling turn Saturday when the Slovenian guard left a FIBA EuroBasket semifinal against France with an apparent injury.
Kroflic, a 20-year-old combo guard who has been on Washington’s radar for months, was in the middle of a strong tournament run before the setback. Through five games entering the semifinal, he had been averaging 16 points per game on better than 60% shooting, along with 6.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.6 steals. He had looked every bit like one of the event’s standout players.
Against France, he kept that momentum rolling early. Kroflic scored eight points in the first quarter, but he was then taken out because of what appeared to be a thigh or leg injury and did not return.
Even after leaving the game, Kroflic stayed with Slovenia on the sideline and watched his team pull out a 91-89 win to reach the championship game. He did so without a crutch and without any visible wrap or brace on the leg, and he was able to walk under his own power, which at least leaves room for optimism about the severity of the injury.
For Washington, the timing matters. Head coach Danny Sprinkle has reportedly been in Slovenia to scout Kroflic, and the Huskies have been keeping the final spot on their roster open with him in mind. UW already has 14 players committed and signed for the 2026-27 season.
If the injury turns out to be more serious than it first appeared, Washington may have to shift plans quickly. The Huskies could be forced to look elsewhere in the transfer portal, where guards such as Tijan Saine Jr. of Weber State and Myles Rice of Maryland remain available.
The interest in Kroflic has not been limited to Washington, either. Rutgers and Iowa have also reportedly been involved. For now, though, the biggest question is whether the injury will be a short-term scare or something that changes the Huskies’ recruiting path altogether.
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