PROVO, Utah – BYU head men’s basketball coach Kevin Young announced the addition of Mihailo Boskovic to the 2024-25 roster on Friday afternoon.
"We’re excited to add to Mihailo our group," Young said. "He’s a great young man. His versatility on both ends of the floor is a welcomed addition to group with his shooting and athleticism. He can play multiple positions and really knows how to play."
The 6-foot-10 forward was named the MVP at the FIBA U20 European Championship, Division B in 2022 after helping Serbia claim the team title. He averaged 12.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 blocks per game as the Serbians went 7-0. In the final against Iceland, he finished with eight points and 11 rebounds.
.@BCIgokea's 21-year-old forward Mihailo Bošković takes off for the AND-1 slam. ✈️#ABALiga | #NLBSlamDunk pic.twitter.com/dxxYeKLmBY
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Boskovic spent last season at BC Igokea m:tel, averaging 13.3 minutes per game in 18 appearances in Liga ABA. He scored a season-high 11 points in a 90-84 win over Krka, going 4-of-6 from the field, 1-of-3 from three and 2-of-2 from the free throw line. He also appeared in 12 games in Bosnian BiH Liga.
🥶 Mihailo Bošković had ice in his veins tonight!
— AdmiralBet ABA League (@ABA_League) January 14, 2024
The dagger three-pointer and the block to lock up the win 🔥
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The native of Uzice, Serbia spent two seasons at KK Dynamic of the Serbian KLS. He appeared in 28 games, including 26 starts, during the 2022-23 campaign, averaging 13.1 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game. He recorded four double-doubles, including a 14-point, 11-rebound performance off the bench against KK Spartak Subotica.
The Cougars open the 2024-25 season on Nov. 5 when they welcome Central Arkansas to the Marriott Center for their first all-time meeting.