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Kusturica’s Arrival Elevates UCLA | College Basketball News
UCLA just pulled off a major coup by landing Nikola Kusturica, a Serbian phenom who torched Team USA for 37 points in the FIBA U17 World Cup finals — and he’s choosing UCLA over bigger names. With NBA age rules forcing him to play two years of college, Kusturica joins a growing class of elite freshmen including Marcus Spears Jr. and Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje. Coach Mick Cronin is already plotting a cautious path to protect his new star, prioritizing development over immediate pressure. Already retaining five key players from last season, Cronin’s stability is paying off — and with Kusturica on…
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