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3 days ago
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UNC basketball, Hubert Davis get recruit to help replace Drake Powell on 2025-26 roster
Hubert Davis is adding an international prospect to UNC basketball's 2025-26 roster, filling an area of need for the Tar Heels. Luke Bogavac, a 6-foot-5 Montenegrin wing, has committed to UNC, according to several reports. ESPN's Jonathan Givony first broke the news on May 31. Advertisement A 21-year-old player for SC Derby in the Montenegrin Basketball League and ABA League, Bogavac averaged 14.9 points on 45% shooting, including 40% from 3-point range, along with 3.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game in the 2024-25 season. ACC SCHEDULE: UNC basketball schedule 2025-26: Tar Heels will face these ACC teams UNC ROSTER: What to like about Seth Trimble, UNC basketball roster entering 2025-26 season Bogavac will be at least the ninth newcomer to join the Tar Heels, who have added five players via the transfer portal and three incoming freshmen. Kyan Evans (Colorado State), Jarin Stevenson (Alabama), Henri Veesaar (Arizona), Jonathan Powell (West Virginia) and Jaydon Young (Virginia Tech) are UNC's additions via the portal. Advertisement Caleb Wilson headlines the Tar Heels' 2025 recruiting class, which also includes guards Derek Dixon and Isaiah Denis. Luka Bogavac helps Hubert Davis, UNC basketball replace Drake Powell The addition of Bogavac will help the Tar Heels fill the gap left by Drake Powell, a 6-foot-6 wing who entered the 2025 NBA Draft after his freshman season in Chapel Hill. Bogavac scored 19 or more points in eight of his final 15 ABA games, dropping a season-high 27 points – with five 3-pointers – on April 25. He also had 24 points, including seven treys, on March 30. The addition gives Hubert Davis' roster some much-needed shooting and stability as a playmaker on the wing. As it stands, Bogavac figures to slide in as a starter in a lineup that could include Evans, senior leader Seth Trimble, Wilson and Veesaar. Advertisement Rodd Baxley covers Duke, North Carolina and N.C. State for The Fayetteville Observer as part of the USA TODAY Network. Follow his ACC coverage on X/Twitter or Bluesky: @RoddBaxley. Got questions regarding those teams? Send them to rbaxley@ This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: Luka Bogavac to join Hubert Davis, UNC basketball roster in 2025-26
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Sport
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Illinois basketball lands another international big man
PEORIA — The Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team continued re-loading for the 2025-26 season Monday with a big man from the Balkans. David Mirkovic, a 6-foot-9, 250-pound forward from Montenegro, has committed to Illinois, according to his agent, in an ESPN report. Advertisement Mirkovic joins the Illinois front court, and brings a big, physical presence who can post up to score. Illini: Illinois basketball lands 7-footer from NCAA transfer portal, keeps 7-foot twin It creates a possible all-Balkans front line for the Fighting Illini next season, who already have returnee Tomislav Ivisic (7-foot-1, 255) and on Sunday added his twin, 7-foot-2 center Zvonimir Ivisic (245) for what could be the biggest front court in the Big 10. David Mirkovic of Montenegro has committed to play basketball for Illinois, according to his agent. The 19-year-old played the last two seasons with SC Derby in Montenegro. The 19-year-old Mirkovic averaged 8.8 points per game and 6.7 rebounds on 23 minutes in the Adriatic League, a professional league in Montenegro for which he played on the SC Derby team. Advertisement He's scheduled to play in the Nike Hoops Summit in Portland later this week. A top-rated international prospect, Mirkovic is considered an NBA Draft prospect. He shot 46.7% from the field and 27.3% from 3-point range in 24 games for SC Derby. He put up 22.3 points per game, 13 rebounds and 3.3 assist in the Adidas Next Generation Under-18 Tournament in 2024 in Berlin. This article originally appeared on Journal Star: Illinois basketball: Balkan big man chooses to join Illini front court
Arab News
12-03-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Dubai Basketball peaking at the right time after win over Montenegro's SC Derby
DUBAI: Dubai Basketball will go into next week's highly-anticipated game against Partizan Mozzart in the ABA League on the back of five consecutive victories after defeating SC Derby 98-86 at the Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday night. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport Head coach Jurica Golemac was pleased with his team's performance and says his players are peaking at the right time, with Dubai's playoff debut looming. 'I must congratulate my players and the fans today, who were our sixth player. I'm satisfied today because we had 23 assists and 10 steals all while playing good basketball,' he said. 'SC Derby is a very good team and had a couple of moments of momentum but we defended well from those moments.' Golemac added: 'The Partizan game is like every other game. We will prepare and practice well. What makes me happy is that all the players are healthy now and everybody is in good condition. 'But we got a lot of room to improve on and we will work hard this week before we face Partizan.' In front of a loud, near-capacity crowd, Dubai Basketball produced an entertaining performance as they overcame an early deficit to take their ABA League record to 17-5. Dubai Basketball's starting shooting guard and fan-favorite, Danilo Andusic, finished as the game's top scorer with an incredible 22 points in 22 minutes of play. SC Derby began the game with red-hot offensive intensity, marked by Andrija Grbovic's two consecutive three-pointers as they raced to a 12-6 lead. But Dubai answered right back, with Davis Bertans knocking down two clutch jump shots in traffic. Dubai would end the first quarter with a 20-19 lead. The second quarter began with an emphatic dunk from center Jerry Boutsiele, bringing the Dubai fans to their feet as the home side extended the advantage. In what some officials were calling the loudest game of the season, Dubai's fans brought noise decibels inside Coca-Cola Arena to another level after Nemanja Dangubic nailed a three pointer just before half, for a 48-39 lead. Going into the final quarter with a 76-62 lead, Dubai Basketball kept up the offensive pressure, attacking the basket to secure a 98-86 final outcome. Dubai Basketball's contest is at the Coca-Cola Arena on Monday, March 17, against the ABA League leaders and EuroLeague powerhouse, Partizan Mozzart, for a crucial game 23 clash.
