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Former Wisconsin basketball international signee signs with Oklahoma State

Former Wisconsin basketball Serbian signee signs with Oklahoma State

Former Wisconsin men’s basketball signee Andrija Vuković signed with Oklahoma State on Sunday, per a report from DraftExpress.com’s Jon Chepkevich.

Vuković initially signed with the Badgers on June 10 after a stint with KK Vršac of the Basketball League of Serbia. With the club, the 6-foot-11 big man averaged 13 minutes, 6.1 points, 2.5 rebounds and 0.7 assists on a 66% clip from the floor.

Prior to that stop, he suited up in the Eastern European Junior ABA League with Crvena Zvezda’s U-19 squad. In a more expansive role, Vuković tallied 17 points, 7.5 rebounds off a 65% shooting mark.

Vuković initially figured to join Wisconsin’s front-court rotation behind starter Steven Crowl and primary backup Nolan Winter. It became clear he would not be joining the program when the Badgers added Italian center Riccardo Greppi.

All reports indicated Vukovic was unable to join the Badgers due to “paperwork issues.”

With experience on the Italian national team in the 2022 and 2023 U18 European Championships, Greppi can certainly fill the depth position behind Crowl and Winter.

The Badgers begin their season with an exhibition match against UW-River Falls on Oct. 30 at the Kohl Center. UW went 22-14 a season ago and dropped its opening-round game to No. 12 James Madison in the 2024 NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament.

WATCH: Professional highlights of Wisconsin basketball signee Andrija Vukovic

WATCH: Professional highlights of Wisconsin basketball signee Andrija Vukovic

Wisconsin basketball rounded out its 2024-25 roster with the signing of Serbian forward Andrija Vukovic on Monday.

The 6’11” big man is technically part of Wisconsin’s class of 2024 and will enter the 2024-25 season with four years of collegiate eligibility.

Related: Wisconsin basketball 2024-25 starting lineup, rotation and bench with Andrija Vukovic signing

The 20-year-old forward most recently played professionally for KK Vršac of the Basketball League of Serbia, averaging 13 minutes, 6.1 points, 2.5 rebounds and 0.7 assists on 66% shooting.

The numbers may be underwhelming, but he was a college-aged player playing amongst professionals. His film is a better reflection of the immense potential he brings to Greg Gard’s program.

Vukovic figures to immediately step in as a depth option behind Steven Crowl and Nolan Winter at center. He will be part of a larger front court rotation on the 2024-25 roster that also includes transfer Xavier Amos, veteran Carter Gilmore, Chris Hodges and others.

For a first look at what to expect from the international signee, Ryan Harings recently posted a montage of his game action on X:

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BREAKING: Wisconsin basketball signs Serbian center Andrija Vukovic

BREAKING: Wisconsin basketball signs Serbian freshman Andrija Vukovic

Wisconsin basketball has made another offseason addition.

The program announced the signing of Serbian center Andrija Vukovic on Monday, rounding out its roster ahead of the 2024-25 season.

Related: Wisconsin men’s basketball 2024-25 finalized roster with Andrija Vukovic

Vukovic stands 6’11” and enters the program with four years of collegiate eligibility. He previously played for KK Vršac of the Basketball League of Serbia, averaging 13 minutes, 6.1 points, 2.5 rebounds and 0.7 assists on 66% shooting.

The young center figures to slide into Wisconsin’s front court rotation behind starter Steven Crowl and primary backup Nolan Winter. He is the fourth impactful addition of the offseason by Greg Gard and his staff, along with PG Camren Hunter, G John Tonje and F Xavier Amos.

“We are excited to announce the addition of Andrija to our program,” Gard said to UWBadgers.com. “Since the conclusion of last season, our staff has been on a mission to find an impact big man to help our team going into next year..Wwe were fortunate to find such a tremendous player and person that will fit in perfectly with our program.”

Related: Wisconsin basketball 2024-25 starting lineup, rotation and bench with Andrija Vukovic signing

Gard and his staff are working to end what is now a seven-year drought without a Sweet Sixteen appearance. The program has found regular season success, but has struggled to replicate that success in March.

The Badgers will look different in 2024-25. But a productive transfer class paired with promising youngsters has the team’s expectations rising.

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