Five questions with new Lobo Milos Vicentic

Milos Vicentic, a 6-foot-7 forward and former Division II All-American, committed on Friday to play basketball for the UNM Lobos this coming season.

Vicentic spent the season on the UC San Diego roster coached by new UNM coach Eric Olen, but played just 20 minutes before suffering a season-ending foot injury in the first game.

Now, with the Lobos, the graduate transfer from Belgrade, Serbia, is looking forward to finally playing for Olen.

The Journal reached out to Vicentic on Friday via social media and Saturday got answers to some questions aimed at giving Lobo fans insight into the player they’ll be watching in the Pit.

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JOURNAL: What made you decide to follow Eric Olen to UNM?

VICENTIC: “I decided to follow coach Eric Olen to UNM because of his unique basketball philosophy. It is an honor to be coached by one of the best coaches in the nation. He is trustworthy and he builds strong relationships with players that are key to success.”

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JOURNAL: What was the injury you had and how healthy are you today?

VICENTIC: “I had a partial tear of plantar fascia. I am fully recovered and doing well.”

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JOURNAL: What type of player will Lobo fans see when you arrive in Albuquerque?

VICENTIC: “Fans will see an all-around player, very competitive and skilled. Can shoot 3s and score around the rim with a great touch.”

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JOURNAL: Do you know much about UNM or Albuquerque?

VICENTIC: “I do not know much about UNM. I cannot wait to get there and experience the best basketball fan base in the nation.”

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JOURNAL: I see you’re a grad student. What is your undergraduate degree in and what are you going to grad school for?

VICENTIC: “I earned my undergraduate degree from McKendree University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. This summer, I will be graduating from the UCSD Rady School of Management with a Master of Professional Accountancy.”

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JOURNAL: (Bonus question) Any chance you know Filip Borovicanin, who played this past season for UNM and is also from Belgrade?

VICENTIC: “I never met Filip before, but I know who he is. Very talented and skilled Serbian basketball player. There are no doubts about his basketball potential, and I hope fans enjoyed watching him this season. I know more about his older brother that I used to play with when we were kids.”

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