Nikola Kusturica scores 37 points in U17 World Cup final against Team USA
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 1:38 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
College SportsNikola Kusturica scored 37 points for Serbia in the FIBA U17 World Cup championship game held on July 5, 2026. Despite his efforts, Serbia lost to Team USA 107-81. Kusturica contributed significantly with nine rebounds and two assists while attempting 23 shots from the field. His performance in the tournament earned him a spot on the All-Star Five and the Best Defensive Player award. Reports suggest UCLA is pursuing Kusturica with a two-year $12 million NIL deal, though no commitment has been made yet.
- •Kusturica scored 37 points in the U17 World Cup final.
- •Serbia lost to Team USA with a final score of 107-81.
- •He achieved nine rebounds and two assists in the game.
- •UCLA reportedly offered him a $12 million NIL deal.
- •Kusturica was named to the FIBA U17 All-Star Five and Best Defensive Player.
- 1:38 PMYahoo Sports — Potential UCLA commit Nikola Kusturica scores 37 against Team USA
"UCLA has been rumored to Nikola Kusturica and on Sunday Kusturica scored 37 points against Team USA.
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