Darko Bajo

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Darko Bajo
GGMT Vienna
Position Forward
League Austrian Basketball Superliga
Personal information
Born (1999-03-14) 14 March 1999 (age 26)
Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina
NationalityCroatian
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight227 lb (103 kg)
Career information
NBA draft 2021: undrafted
Playing career2016–present
Career history
2016–2019 Cedevita
2019–2022 Split
2022–2023 Karlsruhe Lions
2023–2024 BC Vienna
2024–2025 Honvéd SE
2025–presentBC Vienna
Career highlights
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia
FIBA Europe U18 Championship B
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2017 Estonia National U-18 Team

Darko Bajo (born March 14, 1999) is a Croatian professional basketball player for GGMT Vienna of the Austrian Basketball Superliga.

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Early life

Bajo was born in Travnik, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and began playing basketball at a young age. He moved to Croatia in his teenage years, joining youth teams known for producing top-tier regional talent. [1]

Professional career

Cedevita (2016–2019)

On October 23, 2015, Bajo signed his first professional contract with Cedevita. [2] [3] [4] [5] He initially played for their youth and development teams, then began appearing for the senior team in the Croatian League and ABA League. During his tenure, Cedevita won the Croatian League in 2018 and two Croatian Cups (2018, 2019), with Bajo playing a role off the bench. [6]

KK Split (2019–2022)

In 2019, Bajo moved to KK Split seeking more playing time and responsibilities. Over three seasons, he grew into a core player. In the 2020–21 season, he averaged 8.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game in the Croatian League. [7] He also featured prominently in the ABA League.

PS Karlsruhe Lions (2022–2023)

In the summer of 2022, Bajo signed with the German ProA team PS Karlsruhe Lions, marking his first stint outside of the Balkan region. [8] Despite injury setbacks, he averaged 7.8 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. His performance was noted for defensive versatility and strong effort plays.

BC Vienna (2025–present)

On August 26, 2025, he signed with GGMT Vienna of the Austrian Basketball Superliga. [9]

National team

Bajo represented Croatia at youth levels and was part of the national U-18 team that won gold at the 2017 FIBA U18 European Championship Division B in Estonia. [10] He was a starter and contributed as a rebounder and interior defender.

Playing style

Bajo is known for his defensive presence and energy. He plays primarily as a power forward but can switch to center in small-ball lineups. His strengths include:

He has been described as a "glue guy"—providing intangibles and team-first play rather than headline stats.

Personal life

He holds dual citizenship in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bajo is fluent in Croatian and English and is known for his quiet, hardworking demeanor. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Darko Bajo veliko pojačanje za omladinski pogon Cedevite". kkcedevita.hr. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
  2. ↑ "Saopštenje KK Cedevita povodom slučaja "Darko Bajo"". sport1.ba. 16 September 2015. Retrieved 16 September 2015.
  3. ↑ "FIBA allows Cedevita Zagreb to register Darko Bajo". sportando.com. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  4. ↑ "Darko Bajo veliko pojačanje za omladinski pogon Cedevite". kkcedevita.hr. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
  5. ↑ "Darko Bajo veliko pojačanje za budućnost Cedevite". tportal.hr. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
  6. ↑ "Darko Bajo veliko pojačanje za budućnost Cedevite". Tportal. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
  7. ↑ "Darko Bajo Player Profile". RealGM. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  8. ↑ "Darko Bajo Profile". Eurobasket. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  9. ↑ "BC Vienna Announces Mike Coffin as New Head Coach and Signs Seven Players Ahead of ABA Liga Debut". Sportando. August 26, 2025. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  10. ↑ "2017 FIBA U18 European Championship Division B". FIBA. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
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