Smiley Signs Swedish Recruit

University of Northern Colorado Athletics

April 17, 2024

Men's Basketball

Smiley Signs Swedish Recruit

GREELEY, Colo. – Northern Colorado men's basketball announced the addition of Viktor Lukic-Gavric to the 2024 signing class Wednesday.

"We feel very fortunate to get a commitment from Viktor," head coach Steve Smiley said. "Viktor is a proven player at the highest levels of European basketball, proving his ability this past summer with the Swedish National Team, as he was the second-leading scorer in the FIBA U-18 A Division for the Swedish team, playing against the very best competition in Europe."

Lukic-Gavric, a 6'2" shooting guard from Stockholm, Sweden, signed a National Letter of Intent, after posting 18.6 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists at the 2023 FIBA U18 A Division last summer.

"Viktor is tough, explosive, can really score, but also will be a great fit as a facilitator in our ball screen offense," Smiley said. "We see Viktor as a big guard that can play both on and off the ball, similar to recent Bear standouts like Matt Johnson, Daylen Kountz, and Dejour Reaves."

Lukic-Gavric played prep basketball at the Get Better Academy in Prague, Czech Republic.

We can't wait to get Viktor on campus to start working with him!"

What They Are Saying
"I think in today's game it's easy to measure players' wingspan, height, body fat, speed, free throw and 3-point percentages. What's hard to measure is the player's heart and will to win, toughness, and confidence to deliver under pressure. To shorten things up as far as Viktor; he belongs in D1 basketball as far as these measurable things, but he is second to none in the non-measurable categories. He's an instant winner and I am excited for UNC as well as Viktor for next season." – Get Better Academy Head Coach Julian Betko

Get Better Academy Accomplishments

In 8 years signed 50 players to scholarships in the USA
In 8 years signed 10 players to professional contracts, including to Euroleague teams.
Cholet Mondial 34th Tournament champions
Adidas Next Generation Euroleague participant in 2017 and 2018
Czech U17 and U19 Champions (2016)
Czech U19 & Men´s 1. League Champions (2019)
Czech U19 Champions (2022)
Since 2013 every season F4 participant and medal winner in the Czech Republic

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