Luka Bogavac

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Born (2003-09-20) 20 September 2003 (age 22)
Mojkovac, Serbia and Montenegro
NationalityMontenegrin
Luka Bogavac
Oklahoma State Cowboys
PositionShooting guard / point guard
ConferenceBig 12 Conference
Personal information
Born (2003-09-20) 20 September 2003 (age 22)
Mojkovac, Serbia and Montenegro
NationalityMontenegrin
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
College
Playing career2021–2025
Career history
2021–2023Mega Basket
2021–2022OKK Beograd
2023–2025SC Derby
Career highlights
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Montenegro
FIBA U20 European Championship
Bronze medal – third place2022 MontenegroTeam

Luka Bogavac (born 20 September 2003) is a Montenegrin college basketball player for the Oklahoma State Cowboys of the Big 12 Conference. He previously played for the North Carolina Tar Heels. Prior to college, Bogavac played professionally for SC Derby of the ABA League and Prva A Liga. Standing at 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) and weighing 215 pounds (98 kg), he plays both shooting guard and point guard positions.

Bogavac grew up with the SIG Strasbourg youth system where his father Nebojša Bogavac was an assistant coach. He joined the Mega Basket youth system in May 2021.[1] At the 2020–21 Euroleague Basketball Next Generation Tournament, he averaged 14.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2 assists per game.[2]

Professional career

On 23 September 2021, Bogavac officially signed his first professional contract with Mega Basket. Also, he joined OKK Beograd on a two-way contract for the 2021–22 KLS season.[3][4] Bogavac made his senior debut in the ABA League for Mega Basket on 26 September 2021 in a 101–68 win over SC Derby, making 6 points and a rebound in under 5 minutes of playing time.[5]

College career

Following the 2024–25 seasons, Bogavac decided to play college basketball in the United States, ultimately choosing the North Carolina Tar Heels, citing the program's rich tradition as a primary reason.[6]

National team career

References

Related Articles

Wikiwand AI