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UCLA offers $12 million NIL deal to Nikola Kusturica

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 1:47 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

UCLA offers $12 million NIL deal to Nikola Kusturica
Summary

UCLA is reported to have offered a $12 million Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal to Serbian basketball prospect Nikola Kusturica. The offer comes as Kusturica has been performing impressively at the FIBA U17 World Championship, raising his profile among U.S. college programs. His standout performances have attracted interest from several NCAA programs, setting the stage for potential recruitment as he explores options for his collegiate career. Kusturica currently plays for FC Barcelona.

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  • •UCLA has made a $12 million NIL deal offer to Nikola Kusturica.
  • •Kusturica is recognized as a top talent in global basketball.
  • •He shines at the FIBA U17 World Championship.
  • •Interest in Kusturica has grown among U.S. college programs.
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  • 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — UCLA's offer for Serbian forward Nikola Kusturica surfaces
  • 1:47 PMYahoo Sports — UCLA offering $12 million NIL deal to Serbian prospect Nikola Kusturica?
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UCLA's reported offer for Nikola Kusturica is two years for $12 million. Kusturica is dominating the U17 FIBA World Cup.

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UCLA offering $12 million NIL deal to Serbian prospect Nikola Kusturica?

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