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Xavier University Athletics
Womenβs Basketball Adds Jovana Nikolic to 2024-25 Roster
05.28.24 | Women's Basketball
The forward joins the Musketeers from Belgrade, Serbia
CINCINNATI - Xavier head women's basketball coach Billi Chambers announced the addition of Jovana Nikolic to the 2024-25 roster on Tuesday.
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"We are thrilled about the addition of Jovana to our program," said Chambers. "She provides us depth in multiple areas -Β from size to physicality, from outside shooting to pure competitiveness. She is a coach's kid so she communicates in a way that bridges the space between players and coaches. Her maturity and confidence will help us continue to create the strong culture that will lead to success."
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Nikolic averaged 14.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.0 blocks and 2.0 steals per game last season with ZKK Vizura. The 6-foot-2 forward also played with ZKK Korac Akademija, averaging 17 points and 8.0 rebounds per game.
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The Belgrade, Serbia, native led ZKK Korac Akademija to an 18-0 record and division championship in the Cadet League Third Division in 2022-23. She helped the team get promoted to the Second Division in 2023-24.
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Nikolic was also a member of the Serbian U18 National Team.
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"We are thrilled about the addition of Jovana to our program," said Chambers. "She provides us depth in multiple areas -Β from size to physicality, from outside shooting to pure competitiveness. She is a coach's kid so she communicates in a way that bridges the space between players and coaches. Her maturity and confidence will help us continue to create the strong culture that will lead to success."
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Nikolic averaged 14.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.0 blocks and 2.0 steals per game last season with ZKK Vizura. The 6-foot-2 forward also played with ZKK Korac Akademija, averaging 17 points and 8.0 rebounds per game.
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The Belgrade, Serbia, native led ZKK Korac Akademija to an 18-0 record and division championship in the Cadet League Third Division in 2022-23. She helped the team get promoted to the Second Division in 2023-24.
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Nikolic was also a member of the Serbian U18 National Team.
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