Florida 7-footer Balsa Koprivica is top basketball prospect in Class of 2019

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See No. 1 2019 prospect in action as eighth grader playing varsity basketball.

Balsa Koprivica has been on the national radar since debuting as an eighth-grader at University (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.).

A native of Serbia, Koprivica has garnered attention for his 7-foot frame and an impressive skill set that has many youth basketball observers buzzing.

Friday offered some confirmation of his immense talent as 247Sports installed him as the No. 1 prospect in its initial Class of 2019 rankings.

247Sports Director of Basketball Scouting Jerry Meyer lauded his skill and feel for the game, even drawing comparisons to former MaxPreps All-American and budding NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns.



University should be a team to watch in the coming years as Koprivica teams with Vernon Carey Jr., who was pegged as the No. 4 prospect in the class by 247Sports. The duo led Team Florida to an age group national title in July.