STELLA
TARKOVICOVA
FORWARD
STELLA IS THE PROTOTYPE OF THE MODERN SMALL FORWARD
+ HEIGHT: 182 CM
+ YEAR OF BORN: 1999
+ PASSPORT: SLOVAKIA
+ TEAM: EMPOLI [Serie A2 – ITALY]
Season 2024-2025: Empoli [Serie A2 – Italy]
Strenghts.
Elite Size & Athleticism
Stella stands out thanks to her great physical attributes. Her combination of height, wingspan, and mobility makes her a versatile player on both ends of the court. Her agility and coordination allow her to play multiple positions, making her a valuable asset for her team.
Intriguing Offensive Skill Set
Stella displays a diverse offensive game with the ability to score in multiple ways. She has solid footwork in the post, a smooth mid-range touch,. her ball-handling skills are above average for her size, allowing her to attack off closeouts and make plays in transition.
Consistent Shooter Beyond the Arc
One of her standout offensive strengths is her three-point shooting. Stella has a confident stroke from beyond the arc, especially from the top of the key and the wings.
Excellent Transition Player
Stella, runs the floor exceptionally well for her size. She fills the lanes correctly, finishes strong in transition, and understands spacing, making her a constant target for fast-break opportunities.
High Ceiling with Room for Growth
While she already possesses impressive skills, Stella has significant upside with the right development. With proper coaching and experience, she has the potential to elevate her game to the next level and become a key player in higher-tier leagues.
Career Highlights.
2023: Slovakian National Team
Qualifications to Eurobasket -2023: 2 games: 5.5ppg, 1.0rpg, 1.5apg, 1.0spg
2022: EWBL Semifinals
2022: Eurobasket.com All-EWBL Honorable Mention
2022 Slovakian 3×3 Team
2019: Slovakian University National Team -2019
World University Games in Napoli (Italy): 6 games: 7.3ppg, 4.7rpg, 1.2apg, FGP: 42.9%, 3PT: 30.8%
Career Stats.
2017-2018: BK Slovan Bratislava (Extraliga, starting five): 26 games: 8.8ppg, 5.2rpg, 1.2spg, FGP: 34.2%, 3PT: 29.7%, FT: 72.1%, played also at BK Slovan Bratislava B (1 Liga, starting five)
2018-2019: Valosun KP Brno (Czech Republic-ZBL): 18 games: 3.7ppg, 2.2rpg; EuroCup: 3 games: 2.0ppg
2019-2020: Valosun KP Brno (Czech Republic-ZBL, starting five): EuroCup: 6 games: 1.5ppg, 1.3rpg; Czech Republic ZBL: 19 games: 3.2ppg, 1.4rpg
2020-2021: SBS Ostrava (Czech Republic-ZBL, starting five): 22 games: 12.1ppg, 4.1rpg, 2.1apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 33.9%, 3PT: 34.8%, FT: 80.2%; EWBL: 4 games: 13.5ppg, 5.3rpg, 1.8apg, 1.8spg, Blocks-2(1.5bpg), FGP: 44.1%, 3PT: 17.6%, FT: 75.0%
2021-2022: SBS Ostrava (Czech Republic-ZBL, starting five): 25 games: 9.4ppg, 3.5rpg, 1.8apg, 1.5spg, FGP: 35.6%, 3PT: 24.1%, FT-15(87.3%); EWBL: 6 games: 12.0ppg, 3.0rpg, 1.7apg, 1.7spg, FGP: 28.9%, 3PT: 38.7%, FT: 77.8%
2022-2023: GiroLive Panthers Osnabrueck SC (Germany-DBBL)
2023-2024: GiroLive Panthers Osnabrueck SC (Germany-DBBL)
