Auburn men’s basketball has welcomed a significant addition to its program rebuild with the signing of Top 15 international prospect Filip Jović (pronounced PHILLIP JOE-VICH).
The 6-foot-8, 225-pound power forward is the first player in the program’s history to come from Bijeljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He recently played in Serbia’s premier basketball league (Adriatic Basketball Association) for KK Mega Basket, a club known for producing several NBA talents, including Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets.
“We’re thrilled that Filip has chosen to trust Auburn and come to the U.S. to pursue his dream of playing at the highest level,” said head coach Bruce Pearl. “Since he was 16, he has been training with and competing against top talent in Europe.
“Filip joins us from KK Mega Basket, one of the top development programs in Europe, which has produced 15 NBA Draft picks since 2013, including Nikola Jokić. With the recent graduation of an outstanding frontcourt—Johni Broome, Dylan Cardwell, and Chaney Johnson—Filip recognizes the opportunity, and the Auburn Family is genuinely excited about his arrival.”
Last season, Jović averaged 12.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, shooting an impressive 57.1 percent from the field. He also had a standout performance with 16 points and seven rebounds in an exhibition game against NBA G League United.
Before joining Mega, Jović played for OKK Beograd in 2022-23 and OKK Spars Ilidza in 2021-22. He represented Serbia in cadet competitions, averaging 12 points and 4.2 rebounds at the U17 World Championship in 2022 and 14.8 points at the U20 European Championship in 2024.
His international achievements include being named to the Belgrade (NIJT) All-Tournament Team in 2023 while playing for the U18 Next Generation Select Team and Next Generation Team Belgrade.
Leave a Reply