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 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.
- •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.
- 1:47 PMYahoo Sports — UCLA offering $12 million NIL deal to Serbian prospect Nikola Kusturica?
"UCLA offering $12 million NIL deal to Serbian prospect Nikola Kusturica?
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