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
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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
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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
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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
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7’2” Center Marko Marković Commits to East Texas A&M (2026)
NIL Plus Group client Marko Marković, a 7’2” (218 cm) center from Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina, has committed to East Texas A&M University to play NCAA Division I men’s basketball in the Southland Conference.
Player profile
- Position: Center
- Height: 7’2” (218 cm)
- Hometown: Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Previous club: BC Leotar Trebinje (Bosnia Pro-A)
- School: East Texas A&M University
A productive season in the BiH Liga
Marko averaged 8.5 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.1 blocks on 53.8% shooting in 20 games in Bosnia’s top-tier league, ranking second on his team in rebounds and blocks. He brings exceptional size, interior presence, mid-range touch and a developing three-point game.
How he’s doing
Marko is with the Lions for 2026-27 (roster). East Texas A&M opens the regular season with a big test on Monday, November 2, at Oklahoma (schedule).
Thank you to Head Coach Jaret Von Rosenberg and the East Texas A&M staff for believing in Marko, and a special thank you to Coach Draško Albijanić for his role in Marko’s development.
Recruiting inquiries: momir@nilplusgroup.com
Source: Instagram post
German Forward Colin Schroeder Commits to Fresno State (2026)
German forward Colin Schroeder has committed to Fresno State University, taking his game to the NCAA Division I level with the Bulldogs. Colin comes from EWE Baskets Oldenburg and is represented by NIL Plus Group.
Player profile
- Position: Power forward
- Height: 6’8”
- Country: Germany
- Previous club: EWE Baskets Oldenburg
- School: Fresno State, #28, freshman
Earned through hard work
Colin’s commitment is a well-earned opportunity for a player who has put in the work every day. Over his last 24 games in Germany he averaged 13.6 points and 7.6 rebounds on 53% shooting, with six 20-point games (Fresno State Athletics).
How he’s doing
Colin is on Fresno State’s 2026-27 roster as #28 (roster). The Bulldogs open the regular season at home on Monday, November 2, against Fresno Pacific.
Thank you to Coach Vance and the Fresno State staff for believing in Colin, to Coach Dejan of Basketball Akademie Bremen Süd, Colin’s mentor and personal coach, and to Brandon Gobles of JUCO Advocate for the exposure through his Undiscovered World 48 event. Go Dogs!
Recruiting inquiries: momir@nilplusgroup.com
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Finnish Forward Kalle Kuhalampi Commits to Cameron University (2026)
Finnish forward Kalle Kuhalampi has committed to Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma, where he will play NCAA Division II basketball for the Aggies. Kalle comes from Helsinki Basketball Academy and is represented by NIL Plus Group.
Player profile
- Position: Forward
- Height: 6’7”
- Hometown: Tampere, Finland
- Previous club: Helsinki Basketball Academy
- School: Cameron University, #20, freshman
Proven on the international stage
Kalle has represented Finland at four FIBA youth championships (U16, U18 twice and U20), averaging 4.4 rebounds per game internationally. At home he has already competed in Finland’s 1st Division A, with standout games of 16 points and 14 rebounds, and 15 points with 3 blocks.
At Cameron he joins Head Coach Nathan Kennedy, who brings 20 years of NCAA Division II experience and led Arkansas Tech to the 2024 GAC title and the NCAA Tournament.
How he’s doing
Kalle is on Cameron’s 2026-27 roster as #20 (roster). The Aggies open the regular season on Monday, November 2, at Tarleton State.
Thank you to Coach Kennedy and the Cameron staff, to Basketball Finland, Hanno Mottola and Helsinki Basketball Academy for their part in Kalle’s development. Welcome to Aggieland!
Recruiting inquiries: momir@nilplusgroup.com
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Finnish Power Forward Matias Haliseva Signs with Dodge City Community College (2026)
Finnish power forward Matias Haliseva has signed with Dodge City Community College in Kansas, beginning his American college career at the junior college level. Matias comes from Helsinki Basketball Academy and is represented by NIL Plus Group.
Player profile
- Position: Power forward
- Height: 6’10”
- Hometown: Nokia, Finland
- Previous club: Helsinki Basketball Academy
- National team: Finland U18
- School: Dodge City Community College
A new chapter
A Finland U18 national team player, Matias brings size and international experience to the Conquistadors. Junior college gives him the chance to develop, play meaningful minutes and build toward the next level.
Thank you to Coach Brad Witherspoon and the Dodge City staff for believing in Matias, and to Hanno Mottola and Helsinki Basketball Academy for their support. New chapter. Same dream.
Recruiting inquiries: momir@nilplusgroup.com
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Serbian Point Guard Dimitrije Pavlović Commits to Bradley (2026)
Serbian point guard Dimitrije Pavlović has committed to Bradley University, joining the Braves in NCAA Division I and the Missouri Valley Conference. Dimitrije is represented by NIL Plus Group.
Player profile
- Position: Point guard
- Height: 6’5”
- Hometown: Belgrade, Serbia
- Development: KK FMP Beograd; Hoosac School (New York)
- School: Bradley University
A point guard with rare size
At 6’5”, Dimitrije is a point guard with rare size for the position. He developed in the KK FMP Beograd youth program, one of Serbia’s best-known talent pipelines, before continuing his preparation at Hoosac School in New York.
How he’s doing
Dimitrije is with the Braves for the 2026-27 season and has already seen preseason action (roster). Bradley opens the regular season at home on Monday, November 2, against Monmouth College.
Thank you to Head Coach Brian Wardle and the Bradley staff for believing in Dimitrije, and to KK FMP Beograd and Hoosac School for helping prepare him for this step.
Recruiting inquiries: momir@nilplusgroup.com
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Bulgarian Forward Mihail Gavazov Commits to Oral Roberts (2026)
Bulgarian forward Mihail Gavazov has committed to Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, moving up to NCAA Division I with the Golden Eagles. Mihail joins ORU as a transfer from Lindsey Wilson and is represented by NIL Plus Group.
Player profile
- Position: Forward
- Height: 6’6”
- Hometown: Sofia, Bulgaria
- Previous school: Lindsey Wilson
- School: Oral Roberts University, #23, sophomore
Stepping up to Division I
Mihail’s move to Oral Roberts is a step up earned through his work at Lindsey Wilson. He also joins a familiar face in Tulsa: fellow NIL Plus Group client Marko Pavlović is on the Golden Eagles’ roster too.
How he’s doing
Mihail is on Oral Roberts’ 2026-27 roster as #23 (roster). The Golden Eagles open the regular season on Monday, November 2, at Central Arkansas.
Thank you to the Oral Roberts coaching staff for believing in Mihail, and to the Bulgarian Basketball Federation and the Bulgarian league for their part in his development.
Recruiting inquiries: momir@nilplusgroup.com
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