
Serbia Advances to EuroBasket Second Round After Dominant Win Over Switzerland
Serbia beat Switzerland 97‑73, with Nikola Jokic leading the charge and a new coach at the helm.
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Serbia beat Switzerland 97‑73, with Nikola Jokic leading the charge and a new coach at the helm.

A trove of encrypted communications obtained by OCCRP and KRIK shows how Slaviša Kokeza planned to use criminal contacts and hooligan networks to threaten Vidić and other former players, shedding light on the deep ties between Serbian football, organized crime and political power.

The Basketball Champions League Board has unveiled the 30‑team roster for the 2026‑27 regular season, confirming dates for the draw ceremony, qualification tournaments and highlighting new entrants and reigning champions.

The Croatian national football team serves as a cultural barometer, embodying the country’s historical wounds, political shifts, and the contested nature of its collective pride.

Four‑star power forward Sydney Mobley has cut her recruitment to three schools, planning official visits to Illinois, Ohio State and Virginia Tech. Her choice will impact Illinois’ rebuilding efforts after a season marked by transfers, injuries and new arrivals.

The Wolverines will travel to Europe in August for a nine‑day tour that includes three exhibition matches, ten additional practices, and team‑building activities, marking the program’s fourth overseas excursion.

The University of Tennessee at Martin announced the signing of versatile forward Arminas Vilkas, a Lithuanian prospect whose extensive international résumé adds depth to a rapidly rising program.

After a disappointing 2025‑26 campaign, Kentucky is turning its attention to Savo Drezgić, a 19‑year‑old Serbian guard who is exploring a comeback to the NCAA ranks.
Vuk Lazarevic, a 7‑foot‑1 center from Belgrade, has pledged to Ohio State after a standout prep career at Wasatch Academy, highlighting a recruitment journey that blended international exposure with a personal connection to assistant coach Luke Simons.

The University of Illinois has added 18‑year‑old Serbian center Lana Brenjo from Mega Superbet, a move that could reshape the team's interior dynamics.
Arizona State University's basketball program has secured Serbian center Filip Malesevic, a 7‑foot‑1 prospect currently playing for FMP Beograd, to strengthen a deep frontcourt ahead of the upcoming season.

Arizona State University's basketball program has secured a commitment from Serbian prospect Filip Malesevic, a 7‑foot‑1 center currently playing for FMP Beograd, while adding experienced transfers Paulius Murauskas and Dillan Shaw. The class, ranked 10th nationally by 247Sports, also retains returning guards Bryce Ford and Vijay Wallace.

Fresh off a standout performance at the 2024 FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup, Kaan Onat has pledged to join the University of Tennessee at Martin, adding depth and global experience to the Skyhawks’ lineup.

Oklahoma State announces the signing of Luka Bogavac, a 6‑foot‑6 guard from Montenegro, adding international experience and shooting depth to the 2026‑27 roster.