Emilio Kovačić (born 11 January 1968 in Zadar) is a Croatian professional basketball scout and former player.

At a height of 2.08 m (6'10) tall, he was a center with great rebounding skills and decent defensive abilities.

Kovačić played American college basketball for the NAIA Grand Canyon Antelopes[1] and Biola Eagles.

[3][4][5] In his pro career, Kovačić played with Zadar, Zrinjevac, Fortitudo Bologna, Union Olimpija, and Cibona.

Kovačić was hired in June 2013, as an international scouting consultant for the NBA's Phoenix Suns.