Salar Taheri, a 6’8” (205 cm) power forward and center from Iran, is NIL Plus Group’s newest “NCAA ready” prospect for the 2027 recruiting class. Now in his second season with KK Tamiš in Serbia’s top league, the KLS, he has grown from newcomer to one of the players the club counts on to lead.

Player profile

  • Position: Power forward / center
  • Height: 6’8” (205 cm)
  • Born: 2006
  • Club: KK Tamiš, Pančevo (Serbian KLS, Pro-A)
  • National team: Iran (senior and U18)
  • NCAA entry: Class of 2027
  • Highlights: watch on YouTube

A pro season at 19

Salar played 29 games for KK Tamiš in 2025/26 as a 19-year-old in a professional senior league, averaging 4.3 points and 1.9 rebounds in 12.7 minutes on 57.3% shooting from the field. He twice scored a career-high 10 points (against Dynamic and Čačak 94) and grabbed a career-high 6 rebounds against Hercegovac Alin. His best all-around game came against Mladost MaxBet: 8 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals.

FIBA experience

  • Iran senior national team: FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers, Windows 3 and 4, against Syria, Jordan and the Philippines
  • FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2024 (Amman): 7.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game on 52% shooting; he led Iran in rebounding
  • U18 Asia Cup WABA Qualifiers 2024: 12.3 points and 10.0 rebounds per game, including 11 points in the final against Lebanon
  • Standout games: 19 points (8 of 12) and 9 rebounds against New Zealand in the U18 Asia Cup quarterfinal, and 8 points, 15 rebounds and a +23 against Chinese Taipei in the Round of 16

How he’s doing

Salar has started the 2026/27 season in a bigger role. Through his first three league games he is averaging 17 minutes, 5.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists, up from last season across the board (Flashscore). His FIBA record is on his FIBA player page.

Why college coaches should watch

Salar is a 20-year-old international big with senior FIBA experience, professional minutes and plenty of room to grow. He brings size, rebounding and efficient finishing to any frontcourt.

Thank you to KK Tamiš and Pro Futuro Sports for their support of Salar’s development.

Recruiting inquiries, film and academic profile: momir@nilplusgroup.com

Source: Instagram post