
Elena Lazarevic Joins NDSU Women’s Basketball for 2026 Class
North Dakota State announced the addition of Elena Lazarevic, a 21‑year‑old forward with professional experience in Serbia and Slovenia, as part of its 2026 recruiting class.
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North Dakota State announced the addition of Elena Lazarevic, a 21‑year‑old forward with professional experience in Serbia and Slovenia, as part of its 2026 recruiting class.

The Nittany Lions are undergoing a major overhaul, adding new players and staff while aiming to increase size, athleticism and skill.

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A consortium led by NBA star Luka Doncic and former Mavericks GM Donnie Nelson has bought Vanoli Cremona, with plans to move the club to Rome and compete in a forthcoming European league backed by the NBA and FIBA.

The Huskies begin their summer schedule with a mix of seasoned players and promising newcomers, setting the stage for a competitive upcoming season.

Murray State University has added Pavle Nikolic, a 6‑foot‑8 forward from Serbia, to its men’s basketball roster. The move follows a standout season in the Adriatic League and brings international experience to the team.

Marine Dursus, a 20‑year‑old French guard, has pledged to the University of Connecticut women’s basketball program, aiming to reinforce the backcourt after Azzi Fudd’s move to the WNBA.

The 20‑year‑old shooting guard from France has pledged to UConn, bringing a proven scoring record and international experience to the program.

Luka Garza, a Boston Celtics player, has committed to representing Bosnia and Herzegovina in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers, bringing his versatile skills to a team poised for a strong finish.

University of North Dakota’s men’s basketball program announced the commitment of Andrija Radojevic, a forward who averaged 10.7 points and 4.0 rebounds last season in Serbia’s 2. MLS, and who represented his country at the 2021 FIBA U18 European Challengers Tournament.

The University of Michigan men's basketball team will travel to Lithuania, Croatia and Serbia this August for three exhibition games, cultural activities and team‑building exercises, funded by private donors.
LSU's basketball program has signed point guard Yam Madar to a $5 million contract, drawing attention to the increasing presence of overseas professionals in American college hoops.
Yam Madar, a 25‑year‑old Israeli guard, is poised to bring his defensive grit and playmaking to the LSU Tigers after a reported $5 million agreement and NCAA eligibility exemptions.

The Michigan men's basketball team is set to play three exhibition games in Lithuania and Croatia this August, using the trip to integrate new transfers, replace graduating seniors, and prepare for the upcoming NBA draft deadline.

The national‑champion Michigan Wolverines will travel to Europe this August for a nine‑day tour that includes exhibition games, cultural excursions and ten additional preseason practices, all funded by private supporters.
The Wolverines will play three exhibition games abroad, blend cultural activities with intensive practice, and field a rebuilt squad featuring new transfers, freshmen stars and returning veterans.
The Wolverines will play three exhibition games and take part in cultural activities as part of a donor‑funded trip that marks the fifth overseas tour in program history.

The national champion Michigan Wolverines will spend August in Europe, playing exhibition games in Lithuania and Croatia while gaining ten additional preseason practices and valuable team‑building experiences.

The Raiders' new eight‑player class brings a mix of transfers and high school prospects, including All‑Horizon League guard CJ O'Hara and Colorado State standout Nikola Djapa, as the program looks to build on recent league titles and expand its NIL and revenue sharing footprint.

Miami clinches its first FIBA 3x3 World Tour title in Zadar, with James Parrott named MVP, while Amsterdam and Serbian powerhouses highlight the tournament’s open, momentum‑driven spirit.

The Sun Devils boast a top‑10 transfer portal ranking, a blend of seasoned transfers and young talent, and a coach determined to end a multi‑year tournament drought.

The Wildcats are exploring a mix of high school recruits, transfers and international talent, with Serbian center Luigi Suigo weighing a draft decision while the staff zero in on Kentucky native Malachi Moreno.

The University of Kentucky is exploring a blend of domestic and overseas talent, with a towering Serbian prospect at the center of its recruitment calculus.