NIL Plus Group Clients Recap: Oct 19–Oct 25, 2026
Indiana setter Teodora Kričković headlines our week with 77 assists across two Big Ten matches, including 38 in a road sweep at Ohio State, and is our Performer of the Week. On the basketball side, the exhibition season wrapped up for several of our athletes, with Noa Zemljić hitting the shot that gave UMass its biggest lead in a win at Harvard and Maruan Čičić starting for UW-Green Bay in a win over Illinois State.
Performer of the Week: Teodora Kričković — Indiana University
Kričković ran the Hoosiers' offense through a demanding Big Ten road-and-home week. On Friday, October 23, No. 18 Indiana swept Ohio State 3–0 (25–23, 25–23, 25–18) at the Covelli Center in Columbus, with Kričković distributing 38 assists in just three sets and adding 7 digs, 2 kills, an ace and 2 block assists. The Hoosiers' recap called it back-to-back Big Ten road sweeps.
On Sunday, October 25, she followed with 39 assists and 7 digs against No. 16 Penn State at Wilkinson Hall, where Indiana took the second set 25–22 before falling in four. For the week she totaled 77 assists, 14 digs, 3 kills, an ace and 1.5 blocks. Kričković entered the week 139 assists short of 2,000 for her career, a mark only 11 players in program history have reached, and she is now closing in fast.
Box score at Ohio State · Recap at Ohio State · Box score vs. Penn State · Recap vs. Penn State
Noa Zemljić — UMass
UMass closed its exhibition slate unbeaten with an 82–74 win at Harvard on Friday, October 23, and Zemljić delivered one of the night's key moments. He scored 5 points in 10 minutes, going 1-for-2 from the field and from three, and his triple stretched the lead to its high point. In the words of the UMass recap: "A Noa Zemljic 3-pointer gave the Minutemen their largest lead, 69-53." Student outlet Amherst Wire highlighted the same shot. It caps a productive preseason for Zemljić, who was also named in the recap of UMass's win over Rhode Island earlier in October.
Box score · UMass recap · Amherst Wire
Maruan Čičić — UW-Green Bay
Čičić was in the starting lineup on Saturday, October 24, as Green Bay picked up its first preseason win, 79–71 over Missouri Valley Conference side Illinois State at the Kress Center. He contributed 4 points and 5 rebounds in 18 minutes, shooting 2-for-4 from the field, in a balanced win where five Green Bay players reached double figures. It was a strong final tune-up before the regular season opens on November 2.
Also on the court this week
Tadej Colnarič (UW-Green Bay) also played in the Phoenix's win over Illinois State.
Coming up
- Indiana volleyball heads north for two more Big Ten road matches: at Michigan State on Friday, October 30, and at Michigan on Saturday, October 31. Kričković could reach 2,000 career assists that weekend.
- Bradley (Dimitrije Pavlović) hosts SIUE in an exhibition on Wednesday, October 28.
- JUCO tip-offs: Dodge City (Matias Haliseva) plays at the WTC Classic in Snyder, Texas, and College of Southern Idaho (Emil Hirvonen) hosts its home invitational in Twin Falls, both October 30–31. Most of our NCAA Division I clients open the regular season on Monday, November 2.
Follow our athletes on Instagram @nilplusgroup. Recruiting inquiries: momir@nilplusgroup.com
Sources
- Indiana at Ohio State box score (iuhoosiers.com)
- Indiana at Ohio State recap (iuhoosiers.com)
- Indiana Daily Student: Indiana sweeps Ohio State
- Indiana vs. Penn State box score (iuhoosiers.com)
- Indiana vs. Penn State recap (iuhoosiers.com)
- Indiana volleyball weekly preview (iuhoosiers.com)
- Indiana volleyball schedule (iuhoosiers.com)
- UMass at Harvard box score (gocrimson.com)
- UMass at Harvard recap (umassathletics.com)
- Amherst Wire: UMass holds off Harvard
- Green Bay vs. Illinois State box score (greenbayphoenix.com)
- Green Bay vs. Illinois State recap (greenbayphoenix.com)
- Dodge City men's basketball schedule (goconqs.com)
- CSI men's basketball schedule (athletics.csi.edu)
2026–27 Season Preview: Where NIL Plus Group Clients Are Playing
NIL Plus Group clients are on college rosters for 2026-27, from the Big Ten to the NJCAA, and most of them tip off on Monday, November 2. Here is where to watch them this season.
Where our clients are playing
| Athlete | School | Position | First game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teodora Kričković | Indiana | Women’s volleyball, setter | In season: 12-6, hosts No. 16 Penn State Oct 25 |
| Emil Hirvonen | College of Southern Idaho (NJCAA) | Center, #13 | Fri Oct 30 vs Central Wyoming |
| Tadej Colnarič | UW-Green Bay | Forward, #36 | Mon Nov 2 vs Lawrence |
| Maruan Čičić | UW-Green Bay | Center, #20 | Mon Nov 2 vs Lawrence |
| Staš Sivka | William & Mary | Forward, #9 | Mon Nov 2 vs Bridgewater |
| Marko Pavlović | Oral Roberts | Forward, #21 | Mon Nov 2 at Central Arkansas |
| Mihail Gavazov | Oral Roberts | Forward, #23 | Mon Nov 2 at Central Arkansas |
| Lazar Milošević | Longwood | Forward, #27 | Mon Nov 2 vs Pfeiffer |
| Olavi Suutela | UC San Diego | Forward, #37 | Mon Nov 2 vs Whittier |
| Oliver Kanden | Pepperdine | Forward, #14 | Mon Nov 2 at Cornell |
| Noa Zemljić | UMass | Guard, #12 | Mon Nov 2 at Troy |
| Colin Schroeder | Fresno State | Forward, #28 | Mon Nov 2 vs Fresno Pacific |
| Marko Marković | East Texas A&M | Center, #25 | Mon Nov 2 at Oklahoma |
| Dimitrije Pavlović | Bradley | Point guard, #8 | Mon Nov 2 vs Monmouth College |
| Nino Žarković | Columbia | Guard, #12 | Mon Nov 2 vs Elon |
| Kalle Kuhalampi | Cameron (NCAA D-II) | Forward, #20 | Mon Nov 2 at Tarleton State |
| Dora Toman | Tulsa, women’s basketball | Guard, #33 | Tue Nov 3 vs Incarnate Word |
| William Kruse | Penn | Forward, #40 | Thu Nov 5 at Illinois (FS1) |
| Tin Tikveša | Florida Tech (NCAA D-II) | Forward, #20 | Mon Nov 9 at Flagler |
Dates as of October 24, 2026; schedules can change, so follow the links for the latest. Matias Haliseva (Dodge City CC) and Vuk Topalović (Arizona Western College) will be added once their teams post 2026-27 rosters.
Players to watch
- Teodora Kričković, Indiana: named to the 2026 All-Big Ten Preseason Team after an AVCA Honorable Mention All-American debut season with 10.73 assists per set (Indiana Athletics).
- Dora Toman, Tulsa: started 26 games as a freshman, averaging 8.8 points and 5.3 rebounds, and made the American Conference All-Newcomer Team (Tulsa Athletics).
- Oliver Kanden, Pepperdine: 2024 Korisliiga Rookie of the Year in Finland, averaging 8.5 points and shooting 38.1% from three last season (Pepperdine Athletics).
- Colin Schroeder, Fresno State: 13.6 points and 7.6 rebounds over his last 24 games in Germany, including six 20-point games (Fresno State Athletics).
- Lazar Milošević, Longwood: 12.1 points per game and over 40% from three in Bosnia’s top league, and 15.8 points over his last nine games (Longwood Athletics).
- Nino Žarković, Columbia: 13.5 points and 3.6 assists per game with BC Zagreb, with a 40-point season high (Columbia Athletics).
- Olavi Suutela, UC San Diego: made 18 starts at Oregon State last season, shooting 57.8% from the field (UCSD Athletics).
Follow along
Starting in November, we will publish a weekly NIL Plus Group Clients Recap with the best performances of the week. Follow our athletes on Instagram @nilplusgroup.
Recruiting inquiries: momir@nilplusgroup.com
German Forward Bilal Fye Joins NIL Plus Group (2026)
NIL Plus Group is proud to welcome Bilal Fye, a 6’9” (205 cm) forward from Bremen, Germany, to its family of client athletes. Bilal is one of the most promising prospects of his recruiting class in North German youth basketball, and he has a clear path toward NCAA basketball in 2027 or 2028.
Player profile
- Position: Forward
- Height: 6’9” (205 cm)
- Hometown: Bremen, Germany
- Club: EWE Baskets Oldenburg (NBBL U19), multi-year agreement
- NCAA entry: Class of 2027, with the option of Class of 2028
From Bremen to one of Germany’s top youth programs
Bilal developed under the mentorship of Coach Dejan, president of Basketball Akademie Bremen Süd. Under his guidance, Bilal grew from a young talent into one of the standout prospects in the north of Germany.
His results so far:
- 2024 German JBBL (U16) champion with Oldenburg, part of a title run of 20 straight wins
- Rotation player for Baskets Juniors Oldenburg in the 2025/26 NBBL (U19), reaching the playoff quarterfinals
- Represented Oldenburg in the 2026 Youth Basketball Champions League
- Multiple double-digit scoring games against top NBBL opponents
The next chapter
This summer, Bilal signed a multi-year agreement with EWE Baskets Oldenburg. In the 2026/27 season he will play for the club’s NBBL (U19) team, developing inside one of Germany’s leading youth basketball programs.
Bilal will have the choice to enter the NCAA with the Class of 2027. He will also consider the Class of 2028, which would give him the chance to gain senior basketball experience during the 2027/28 season first.
How Bilal is doing
Bilal earned real minutes in a strong U19 league last season. In 12 NBBL (U19) games for Oldenburg in 2025/26 he averaged 5.2 points and 2.3 rebounds (ScoutBasketball), and in the 2026 Youth Basketball Champions League, one of Europe’s top youth club competitions, he added 4.0 points and 3.3 rebounds per game (FIBA). The 2026/27 NBBL season has just started, and it’s his chance to take on a bigger role.
Why college coaches should watch
Bilal brings high-major athleticism: size, length, explosiveness and a motor that stand out on film. With the development and experience ahead of him, we expect him to become a major NCAA prospect.
Thank you to Coach Dejan and Basketball Akademie Bremen Süd, and to EWE Baskets Oldenburg, for their role in Bilal’s development. Welcome to the family, Bilal!
Recruiting inquiries: momir@nilplusgroup.com
Source: Instagram post
NCAA Ready: Iranian Big Man Salar Taheri, Class of 2027
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
Slovenian Forward Tadej Colnarič Commits to UW-Green Bay (2026)
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
Teodora Kričković: Serbia U22 Summer and a Second Season at Indiana (2026)
Serbian setter Teodora Kričković is back for a second season at Indiana University after an All-American debut year, and this summer she returned to the international stage with Serbia’s U22 national team. NIL Plus Group is proud to follow every step of her journey.
Player profile
- Sport: Volleyball, setter
- Height: 6’2”
- Hometown: Novi Sad, Serbia
- School: Indiana University, #12, sophomore
- National team: Serbia U22
An All-American debut at Indiana
In 2025, Teodora set the tone for the Hoosiers with 10.73 assists per set and a program-record .281 team hitting percentage. She helped lead Indiana to the NCAA Regional Semifinals, the program’s deepest tournament run in 15 years, and earned AVCA Honorable Mention All-American honors.
Representing Serbia
This summer Teodora played for Serbia at the 2026 CEV U22 European Championship in the Netherlands. Serbia beat Portugal and Poland 3-1 in pool play and advanced to the semifinals against the host nation.
How she’s doing
Teodora was named to the 2026 All-Big Ten Preseason Team (Indiana Athletics). She has kept the Hoosiers’ offense running all season, including 50 assists against Georgia (The Hoosier Network) and 38 assists in a 3-0 sweep at Ohio State on October 23. Indiana is 12-6 overall and 5-4 in the Big Ten (Indiana Daily Student), and hosts No. 16 Penn State on Sunday, October 25.
Thank you to the Indiana coaching staff, the Serbian Volleyball Federation and our partners at Nomos LLC. Go Hoosiers!
Inquiries: momir@nilplusgroup.com
Source: Instagram post
William Kruse Returns to Penn for His Sophomore Season (2026)
Norwegian big man William Kruse is heading back to Philadelphia for his sophomore season with the Pennsylvania Quakers in the Ivy League. NIL Plus Group wishes William a strong year as he builds on everything he showed as a freshman.
Player profile
- Position: Center / power forward
- Height: 6’11”
- Country: Norway
- School: University of Pennsylvania, #40, sophomore
- National team: Norway
A freshman year to build on
William’s first season at Penn included a trip to the NCAA Tournament, where he appeared in the Quakers’ tournament game. He has also represented Norway’s senior national team in the FIBA World Cup European Pre-Qualifiers (Penn Athletics).
How he’s doing
William is on Penn’s 2026-27 roster as #40, listed at 6’11” (Penn roster). The Quakers open the season on Thursday, November 5, at Illinois, live on FS1 (schedule).
Thank you to the Penn coaching staff, Team Norway Basketball, Combine Global and Elite Showcase Norway for their support of William’s path. Good luck this season, William!
Inquiries: momir@nilplusgroup.com
Source: Instagram post
Slovenian Forward Staš Sivka Signs with William & Mary (2026)
Slovenian forward Staš Sivka has signed with William & Mary, beginning a new chapter with the Tribe in Williamsburg, Virginia. NIL Plus Group and Pepi Sports Agency are proud to have supported Staš through his move.
Player profile
- Position: Forward
- Height: 6’10”
- Country: Slovenia
- School: William & Mary, #9, junior
- Previous school: George Mason
From George Mason to William & Mary
Staš played 29 games for George Mason in 2025-26, including two starts, and scored a season-high 17 points against Rhode Island (Tribe Athletics). He officially committed to William & Mary in April and joined the program this summer.
How he’s doing
Staš is on the Tribe’s 2026-27 roster as #9 (W&M roster). William & Mary tips off its season at home on Monday, November 2, against Bridgewater (schedule).
Thank you to the William & Mary coaching staff and to our partners at Pepi Sports Agency. Good luck this season, Staš!
Inquiries: momir@nilplusgroup.com
Sources: Instagram post (June) · Instagram post (April)
Guard Noa Zemljić Begins His Journey at UMass (2026)
Guard Noa Zemljić has begun his college journey with the UMass Minutemen, joining the program in Amherst, Massachusetts, after playing for BC Cedevita’s first team in Zagreb. Noa is represented by NIL Plus Group and Pepi Sports Agency.
Player profile
- Position: Guard
- Height: 6’5”
- Previous club: BC Cedevita (Zagreb)
- School: UMass, #12, freshman
A new chapter in Amherst
Noa arrived at UMass this summer for a season of training, team building and growth on and off the court. He joins a Minutemen roster that went unbeaten through its preseason exhibitions.
How he’s doing
Noa is already making an impact. In UMass’s 82-74 exhibition win at Harvard on October 23, he scored 5 points in 10 minutes, going 1-for-2 from three and 2-for-2 at the line. The UMass recap credits him with the 3-pointer that gave the Minutemen their largest lead, 69-53 (UMass Athletics). UMass opens the regular season on Monday, November 2, at Troy.
Thank you to the UMass coaching staff, the Croatian Basketball Federation and BC Cedevita, and to our partners at Pepi Sports Agency. Good luck this season, Noa!
Inquiries: momir@nilplusgroup.com
Source: Instagram post
Serbian Center Vuk Topalović Commits to Arizona Western College (2026)
Serbian center Vuk Topalović has committed to Arizona Western College in Yuma, Arizona, where he will join Coach Kyle Isaacs and the Matadors men’s basketball program.
Player profile
- Position: Center
- Height: 6’9”
- Country: Serbia
- Development: KK FMP youth program and Lee Academy
- School: Arizona Western College (NJCAA)
The right place to grow
Arizona Western is one of the premier NJCAA programs in the country. Under Coach Isaacs, the Matadors have won 117 games in five seasons and multiple ACCAC championships, with a proven record of developing players and moving them to the next level. It’s an ideal environment for Vuk’s development.
Thank you to Coach Kyle Isaacs and the Arizona Western staff, Lee Academy and KK FMP for their part in Vuk’s journey. Welcome to the Matador family, Vuk!
Recruiting inquiries: momir@nilplusgroup.com
Source: Instagram post