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UCLA Adds NBA-Bound Serbian Kusturica, Latvian Grinvalds

7/11/2026

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Mick Cronin announced on Thursday, July 10, 2026, that UCLA added Serbian forward Nikola Kusturica and Latvian forward Gunars Grinvalds for 2026-27.
Kusturica is a No. 1 2028 NBA Draft contender after averaging 16.2 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists at U18 Adidas Next Generation Tournament.
Grinvalds helped Real Madrid win the LigaU title and posted 12.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in the May U18 Adidas Next Generation tournament.

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Mick Cronin announced on Thursday, July 10, 2026, that UCLA added Serbian forward Nikola Kusturica and Latvian forward Gunars Grinvalds for 2026-27.
Kusturica is a No. 1 2028 NBA Draft contender after averaging 16.2 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists at U18 Adidas Next Generation Tournament.
Grinvalds helped Real Madrid win the LigaU title and posted 12.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in the May U18 Adidas Next Generation tournament.