Slovenian forward Tadej Colnarič has committed to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, where he will continue his basketball career at the NCAA Division I level with the Phoenix. Tadej is represented by NIL Plus Group and Pepi Sport Agency.
Player profile
- Position: Power forward
- Height: 6’8”
- Country: Slovenia
- Previous club: KK Rogaška (Liga OTP banka, Slovenia’s top division)
- National team: Slovenia U20
- School: UW-Green Bay, #36, freshman
A pro season in Slovenia’s top league
Tadej spent the 2025/26 season with KK Rogaška in Liga OTP banka, averaging 8.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists in nearly 23 minutes a game. He shot an efficient 56% from the field and 35% from three, a well-rounded profile for a power forward who can finish inside and stretch the floor.
He also represented Slovenia at the FIBA U20 EuroBasket 2025 in Heraklion, Greece, playing all seven games and posting 5.7 points and 3.3 rebounds a night against top European competition.
“I’m so happy and grateful to join the Green Bay Phoenix family. … I believe in Coach Doug’s direction with the team and the continued success they’re building at UWGB.” — Tadej Colnarič
How he’s doing
Tadej is on Green Bay’s 2026-27 roster as #36 (UWGB roster). He has already played in the Phoenix’s October exhibitions against Wisconsin, Marquette and Illinois State, picking up two steals against Marquette. Green Bay opens the regular season at home on Monday, November 2, against Lawrence (schedule).
Thank you to Coach Doug Gottlieb and the UW-Green Bay staff, to KK Rogaška, and to our partners at Pepi Sport Agency. Go Phoenix!
Recruiting inquiries: momir@nilplusgroup.com
Source: Instagram post
