Duje Dukan

Croatian basketball player, NCAA standout

Duje Dukan - Athletes & Sports Figures born December 4th, 1991
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Played college basketball for the University of Wisconsin, where contributed to the team's success and reached the Final Four in 2014. After college, played professionally in various European leagues, including the Croatian league. Represented the Croatian national team in international competitions.

Reached NCAA Final Four in 2014

Played for University of Wisconsin

Competed in various European leagues

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