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Serbia’s senior men’s team kept continued its World Cup qualifying push in early July 2026, with Nikola Jokić captaining a double‑digit win over Bosnia‑Herzegovina and the side sitting second in Group C. The under‑17 squad that earned a world‑championship silver continues to attract attention. After a three‑year stint at FC Barcelona that included a EuroLeague title remains in the spotlight, and MVP honors, 17‑year‑old Nikola Kusturica announced his departure and confirmed a commitment to the UCLA Bruins for the 2026‑27 season, two‑year, €12 million contract with UCLA, positioning him as a leading top prospect for the 2028 NBA draft. In late On 30 July, UCLA confirmed Kusturica’s signing on a two‑year, €12 million contract, adding him to Serbian national team captain Bogdan Bogdanović signed a recruiting class that also features Latvian forward Gunars Grinvalds and several U.S. prospects. The one‑year deal followed a competitive recruiting battle in which Kentucky missed out. The following month, Kusturica trained with two‑time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo in Greece, sharing an Instagram post thanking the star for the experience. The training stint underscores Kusturica’s preparation for college basketball Houston Rockets and began training in Igalo, Montenegro. He reiterated his projected status as an early‑candidate for the No. 1 pick loyalty to his former club Partizan, saying “if you were once in Partizan, you are always in Partizan,” while emphasizing his focus on health, discipline and the 2028 upcoming NBA draft. season. The same report noted other Serbian moves: Ratko Obradović joined ABA club FMP, Ognjen Jaramaz signed with Lithuanian side Lietkabelis, and the EuroLeague 2026/27 schedule opened with Red Star and Partizan. The senior national team remains focused on its upcoming next qualifying window, while the youth cohort looks ahead to future international competitions.

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