Utah Valley University Athletics

PROFESSIONAL (2025-26 – Serbia)
Competed professionally in Serbia during the 2025-26 season ... played in the Basketball League of Serbia (KLS), the nation's top professional league, while also competing in the Serbian Second Senior League ... averaged 7.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game while shooting 57.1% from the field ... recorded several standout performances, including a 20-point, 11-rebound outing ... developed a reputation for his mobility, rebounding ability, basketball IQ and feel for the game while competing against veteran professional players.

INTERNATIONAL/YOUTH CAREER
Developed through two of Serbia's premier basketball clubs, KK Partizan and KK Dynamic ... competed in the Adidas Next Generation Tournament, one of Europe's top showcases for elite young basketball talent ... gained extensive experience competing against high-level international competition throughout his youth career ... emerged as one of the top young frontcourt prospects in Serbia prior to beginning his professional career.

PERSONAL
Native of Belgrade, Serbia ... has an older brother, Lazar Nekic, who played NCAA Division I basketball at Loyola Marymount University ... majoring in international business ... enters Utah Valley as part of the Wolverines' inaugural season in The Big West Conference.