Mahorcic has injected an element of . Matt Chastain and Taylor Bruninga will not return to the Illinois State basketball team because of chronic injuries. "Illinois is my home (living in Chicago) and Illinois State has a good basketball program. Northern Iowa's Austin Phyfe tries to stop Illinois State's Dusan Mahorcic (21) during Saturday's game at Redbird Arena. Mahorcic said he lost about 25 pounds at Moberly, but has regained 10 pounds in the last month. Freeman averaged 17.1 points per game this season. Sometimes it's not so easy for big kids to play at the juco level," said Smith. 1:44. Illinois State has been recruiting me the hardest," said Mahorcic. He will have surgery and is out indefinitely . Main Navigation Menu. ", He said getting the nine more credit hours he needs to be eligible at ISU "shouldn't be a problem. Arizona State; Oregon State; UCLA; . "He's been coached hard. When I started talking to Coach [ Craig] Smith, we had a connection right away. In addition, Utah beat out some big competition, as Texas and Clemson were among the other schools Mahorcic was seriously considering before Fridays announcement. The 6-foot-10, 225-pound Mahorcic is well-traveled. Illinois State coaches Brock Spack, Dan Muller and Kristen Gillespie have a different summer ahead of them with an extension of the NCAA recruiting dead period. Illinois State's basketball team added the final piece to its 2020 recruiting class as Dan Muller announced 6-8 Sy Chatman, a transfer forward from UMass, will join the Redbirds. The 6-foot-10, 230-pound big man released his top three schools on Monday. Mahorcic graduated from Notre Dame College Prep in Niles. Hopefully we don't have any injuries like in the past. Community College. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Please subscribe to keep reading. Please subscribe to keep reading. NC State basketball's roster for 2022-23 received a needed boost of height Monday afternoon with the addition of Utah transfer Dusan Mahorcic. Fisher was selected to the all-Missouri Valley Conference preseason third team Thursday. 0:21; See All. A Utah transfer, he is averaging 8.7 points and 6.6 rebounds. He made 31-of-59 shots from the field and had 17 offensive rebounds. In 22 minutes against William. Contact Jim Benson at (309) 820-3404. NORMAL Dusan Mahorcic didn't make an official recruiting visit to Illinois State because of the COVID-19 global pandemic shutting down campuses across the country. The team landed several transfers, including Creighton forward Christian Bishop, Utah small forward Timmy Allen, and Vanderbilt starter Dylan Disu. However, if Gavin Baxter can return healthy and perform at a high level, the available number of minutes for the Illinois State big can be limited next season. Illinois State guard DJ Horne fires a 3-pointer during the Redbirds' 74-71 overtime Missouri Valley Conference loss to Bradley on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Redbird Arena. Mark Freeman, a 5-10 sophomore guard from Tennessee State, announced he will be coming to ISU. New head coach Micah Shrewsbury is building up the Nittany Lions roster and scored big with Siena star point guard Jalen Pickett. The Serbian is literally big at 6-foot-10 and 230 pounds, and he adds depth to the Utes frontcourt that they are lacking. The former Redbird would have a meaningful role on an ACC team that would be ranked if Aluma comes back and wont risk being benched for other bigs as he could at Texas. Phfye and Mahorcic renew their battle in an MVC Tournament play-in game at 8 p.m. Thursday in St. Louis. "That meant a lot to me -- he's like a brother," Smith said of the Mahorcic's injury. Absent from foreign tour. Last week the Redbirds added their first transfer from the portal. 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"He didn't start, but he finished a lot of games," said Smith. He hurt the same knee in . Illinois State forward Keith Fisher III defends a shot from Bradley's Darrell Brown during their Missouri Valley Conference game Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Redbird Arena. Another reason is my girl goes there, and she doesn't need to transfer to another school.". Illinois State forward Dusan Mahorcic grabs a rebound during game against Drake, Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, in Des Moines, Iowa. Mahorcic did not make the trip with the . Bradley's Koch Bar blocks a shot from Illinois State forward Keith Fisher III during the Braves' 74-71 overtime Missouri Valley Conference win over the Redbirds on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Redbird Arena. Illinois State Redbirds 2020-2021 (1 Season) Latest Videos. The Texas Longhorns are one of four finalists for Illinois State Redbirds forward Dusan Marhorcic, who entered the NCAA Transfer Portal in late April. 0: 3: . Mahorcic averaged 10 points and 7.7 rebounds on 59% shooting last year for Illinois State. Illinois State forward Keith Fisher III shoots for three of his season-high 23 points against Bradley's Ari Boya during the Redbirds' 74-71 overtime Missouri Valley Conference loss to the Braves on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Redbird Arena. Illinois State guard Zach Copeland drives for a layup against Bradley's Danya Kingsby during their Missouri Valley Conference game Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Redbird Arena. Illinois State forward Rey Idowu prepares to box out with Bradley's Koch Bar during their Missouri Valley Conference game Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Redbird Arena. "The plan for this scholarship is to look for a transfer or someone to come in and develop," said Muller. ISU lost to the Braves, 74-71, in overtime. View dusan Mahorcic's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Keith Fisher III, who opted out this season for the Redbirds, also transferred to Pepperdine. Illinois State guard DJ Horne (0) goes to the basket against Northern Iowa guard Tywhon Pickford (3) at Redbird Arena on Saturday. The addition of Mahorcic is big for Smith from a number of standpoints. Area Community College on the first day of the spring signing period. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. He doesnt spread the floor much and isnt a shot-blocker on the defensive end but can certainly have an impact on any of his potential finalists. ", Mahorcic came off the bench for Moberly, which Smith believes will have six Division I players. The Braves beat the Redbirds, 74-71, in overtime. A member of the Illinois State University Redline Express dance team cheers on the Redbirds during their Missouri Valley Conference game against Bradley on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Redbird Arena. Over the last two seasons at the high- and mid-major level, Mahorcic has averaged 8.2 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 20.7 minutes per game. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. "Right now our roster for next year is really set. By James Henderson. STL. However, in the Wolfpack's 94-72 win over Coppin State on Tuesday, they lost starting center Dusan Mahorcic to a dislocated right patella. Area Community College this season, has signed a national letter of intent with ISU. On the season, the center averaged 9.9 ppg and 7.2 rpg and had three double-doubles. The Hokies thought they were fine in the frontcourt after landing South Florida transfer center Michael Durr this offseason. Even if we assume that both Greg Brown and Jericho Sims are gone from the Longhorns frontcourt, theres still plenty of talent available thanks to the transfer portal. A native of Belgrade, Serbia, Mahorcic averaged 5.5 points and 4.1 rebounds in 15.4 minutes per game last season after appearing in 12 games for Utah. He made his collegiate debut against Michigan Tech and scored his first point as well. That's where he got a lot of his hoops this year. He will undergo surgery and is out indefinitely. Freeman averaged 17.1 points per game this season. However, in the Wolfpack's 94-72 win over Coppin State on Tuesday, they lost starting center Dusan Mahorcic to a dislocated right patella. NC State has depth in the frontcourt, with D.J. played in 18 games with a start. Coppin State Eagles (4-6) at NC State Wolf Pack (7-2, 0-1 ACC) . He hasn't had a huge offensive offensive role his first two years yet you can see some of what his potential is," said Muller. Tweet Share Jump to Discussion. Sy Chatman put his name in the transfer portal, but confirmed he is returning to ISU. The Braves defeated the Redbirds, 74-71, in overtime. Illinois State forward Keith Fisher III looks for a shot in the midst of a Bradley triple team during the Redbirds' 74-71 overtime Missouri Valley Conference loss to the Braves on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Redbird Arena. Mahorcic wouldnt start for the Longhorns but would get playing time and be part of a team capable of making the Final Four next season. He will undergo surgery and is out indefinitely. Kotov was in town on a recruiting visit and has recently committed to ISU. Dusan Mahorcic elevates for the big-time swat. Mahorcic played one season for ISU after transferring from Moberly (Mo.) ISU associate head coach Brian Jones also saw Mahorcic during practice. Born Belgrade, Prev. Playing basketball at Illinois State University. He battled a foot injury and played in 18 games, averaging 4.2 points and 2.7 rebounds. Illinois State sophomore Antonio Reeves is putting his name in the NBA Draft, but said he could return next season with the Redbirds. Illinois State head men's basketball coach Dan Muller makes a point to official Randy Heimerman during a timeout of the Redbirds' Missouri Valley Conference game against Bradley on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Redbird Arena. 1.1. Mahorcic played at two junior colleges prior to landing at Illinois State. Averaged 17.5 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 5.5 blocked shots per game as a senior, including a 34-point, 22-rebound, 10-blocked shot triple-double in December of 2017. Baseball Baseball: Facebook Baseball: Twitter Baseball: . He was playing his best basketball down the stretch, scoring his three highest-scoring games (including 20 points and nine rebounds against Northern Iowa) at the very end. ISU lost to the Braves, 74-71, in overtime. And with star forward Keve Aluma still in the NBA Draft process, theres a chance that the team will be in desperate need for a true center. Things didn't work out for Mahorcic at Lewis. While Bishop can play at the center position, hes a bit undersized, which could be a problem in the Big 12. I've developed good relationships with all the coaches, especially the head coach. across Illinois . He's really good on pick-and-rolls, especially rolling to that basket. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. It looks so effortless for Illinois State men's basketball player Dusan Mahorcic, a 6-foot-10 forward who grew up in Serbia. The Serbia native started his career at a NAIA school (Lewis University) before moving on to a junior college (Moberly Area). Timeline 2022 May 3, 2022: Transfer Dusan Mahorcic transfers to NC State Wolfpack Feb 17, 2022: Transfer Dusan Mahorcic. Dusan Mahorcic was winding down in the N.C. State locker room Tuesday, lowering his personal RPMs after a revved up and productive game for the Wolfpack. "I will be committing to Utah," he said by phone. The Redbirds lost to the Braves in overtime, 74-71. Illinois State head men's basketball coach Dan Muller draws up a play in a timeout during the Redbirds' 74-71 overtime Missouri Valley Conference loss to Bradley on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Redbird Arena. Has Illinois leveled up . Mahorcic also considered Clemson and Texas. BYU, Penn State, and Virginia Tech are. Dusan Mahorcic Power Forward & Center from Montenegro & Serbia born in 1998 - Last Teams: LEWIS, UTAH, ILLINOIS STATE Dusan Mahorcic - 2022-23 - Men's Basketball - NC State University Athletics 2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster Pause 11 Dusan Mahorcic Class Graduate Student Hometown Belgrade, Serbia High School Notre Dame College Prep (Ill.) 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About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Illinois State University Athletics. 2022 Projections . But the frontcourt is a much bigger need, as they only have 69 forward John Harrar returning right now. After playing for two different Junior College programs, Mahorcic played for the Redbirds and was an impact player for them in the Missouri Valley Conference. Illinois State basketball coach Dan Muller and his staff are continuously looking and studying the transfer portal to replenish the roster for next season. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Butler Bulldogs vs. NC State Wolfpack: Full Highlights. "Dusan can really run. 5.5. Mahorcic has the skills and alongside Harrar would create a formidable rebounding duo inside. Follow him on Twitter: @pg_benson. Recruiting Dusan Mahorcic excited about new challenges at NC State. Raleigh. Once Mahorcic officially signs, he will become the seventh transfer to join the Utes this offseason. Reporter for Lee Enterprises Central Illinois. He will have two years of eligibility beginning in the fall and gives Redbird head coach Dan Muller a true post player the team needs. There are four teams in play for the former Redbird big man, with different things to offer. Dusan Mahorcic had 15 points and seven rebounds for the Redbirds . Turns out that really didn't hurt the Redbirds' chances of landing the 6-foot-10 center. ISU has already lost DJ Horne (Arizona State), Dedric Boyd (Tennessee State) and Abdou Ndiaye (Cal State Fullerton) to the transfer portal from a 7-18 squad. Keith Fisher III, who will be a senior, is a returning starter upfront for ISU while sophomore-to-be Abdou Ndiaye started nine games for the Redbirds. Texas in particular has been tremendous landing transfers this offseason with new head coach Chris Beard at the helm, including former Ute Timmy Allen. 2,717. Chatman will sit out the 2020-21 season. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Illinois State big man Dusan Mahorcic focused on four schools By Dushawn London May 8, 2021 0 Illinois State leading rebounder Dusan Mahorcic recruitment has been very busy since entering. He may not start over junior center Richard Harward but would certainly get the rest of the 40 minutes at the center position, while also being capable of playing at the four-spot. "Some people don't understand how much of a skill effort and toughness are. Illinois State's student section raises their foam fingers during a timeout of a Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Redbird Arena. 0.2. Dusan Mahorcic (21) F - MOBERLY AREA (2019-20) In his lone season at Moberly Area he averaged 9.9 points and 6.0 rebounds per game, making 59.1 percent of his. Illinois State transfer Dusan Mahorcic could be the route Texas takes. "That's one of the things I'm going to be ticked off about, in a good way. That turned out to indeed be the case. Mahorcic started his collegiate career at Lewis University (DII) and saw action in 18 games with a spot start in 2018-19. Mahorcic played a key role for Moberly, according to head coach Pat Smith, as the team went 27-6 and qualified for the national tournament which was canceled because of the coronavirus. He will undergo surgery and is out indefinitely. You can cancel at any time. Illinois State forward Keith Fisher III, left, and guard Zach Copeland celebrate a basket during the Redbirds' 74-71 Missouri Valley Conference loss in overtime to Bradley on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Redbird Arena. He's a good passer who can score in the low post. Community College. Theres a huge need for depth and depth that is capable of playing in the Big Ten. He has really active feet offensively and defensively. N.C. State's Dusan Mahorcic is given a standing ovation from fans as he is helped off the court after he was injured during the second half of N.C. State's 94-72 victory over Coppin State at . Northern Iowa guard Bowen Born (13) tries to stop Illinois State guard DJ Horne (0) as he goes to the basket at Redbird Arena, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. However, in the Wolfpack's 94-72 win over Coppin State on Tuesday, they lost starting center Dusan Mahorcic to a dislocated right patella. Even though they're stuck at home like much of the country, Illinois State's basketball coaches aren't laying on their couches relaxing and binge watching old games. I am excited for the next phase of my journey to begin.". NC State is third in the ACC with 34.9 points per game in the paint led by Dusan Mahorcic averaging 7.1. . NC State Basketball Dusan Mahorcic Focused On Winning At NC State By IPS Staff October 6, 2022 1,609 Tweet Share Jump to Discussion NC State post Dusan Mahorcic discusses his time in Raleigh, competing with D.J. We're on top of it. He had 16 double-digit scoring games on the year, including a season-high 29 points against Missouri State-West Plains where he made 13-of-19 of his shots from the field in the 110-93 win. He averaged 17.5 points, 13.3 rebounds and 5.5 blocked shots as a senior, including a triple-double game of 34 points, 22 rebounds and 10 blocks. Cron makes significant donation to Utah baseball program, Utah mens tennis team set to compete in NCAA championships. Trae Berhow, whose 13 points per game entering the contest was second on the Panthers, shot only 20 percent for the game (2 of 10). The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Northern Iowa forward Austin Phyfe (50) tries to stop Illinois State guard Howard Fleming, Jr., (3) as he looks to hand the ball off to a teammate at Redbird Arena, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. Mahorcic made his free throw and forced a second overtime period. Illinois State guard Antonio Reeves attempts to tie up Bradley's Ville Tahvanainen during the first half of their Missouri Valley Conference game Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020,at Redbird Arena. Mahorcic said Thursday he selected ISU after getting interest from Illinois, USC and TCU because "it was the right fit for me." His freshman season saw him average 4.2 points and 2.7 rebounds to go with a .525 shooting percentage. He averaged 4.2 points and 2.7 rebounds to go with eight blocked shots and eight assists for the Flyers. You have permission to edit this article. The Redbirds lost to the Braves in overtime, 74-71. 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University of Evansvilles Evan Kuhlman (10) defends the net as Illinois States Dusan Mahorcic (21) takes a shot during the second half at Ford Center in Evansville, Ind., Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. Northern Iowa guard Nate Heise (0) lands on Illinois State forward Dusan Mahorcic (21) as Mahorcic goes to the basket at Redbird Arena on Saturday. The Pac-12 and SEC commissioners will be bringing NIL issues to lawmakers, Change may be on the way for the transfer portal and college football recruiting, Heres when Utah ties are headed to NFL rookie minicamps, Former Ute standout C.J. Illinois State guard Matt Chastain holds a Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya guitar during a timeout of a Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball game against Bradley on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Redbird Arena. In 22 minutes against William . After playing for two different Junior College programs, Mahorcic played for the Redbirds and was an impact. Charlie Neibergall, Associated Press His first day in the transfer portal, he heard from more than 15 schools throughout the country, and when the process was over he had heard from more than 35. Mahorcic, who played at Moberly (Mo.) Alex Kotov sits behind the Illinois State bench during a game on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Redbird Arena. Contact Jim Benson at (309) 820-3404. ", "I had a lot of mid-major offers. Dusan Mahorcic suffered a serious-looking injury in the game last night, and while there is no prognosis as of this morning, I'm going to assume that he'll miss . In Raleigh, NC State handled Coppin State without too much trouble but possibly at a real cost: big man Dusan Mahorcic, who was doing well after transferring in from BYU. There was a problem saving your notification. AST. 4.1. Mahorcic announced he is transferring to Utah. The 6-foot-10, 230-pound big man released his top three schools on Monday. Latest on NC State Wolfpack forward Dusan Mahorcic including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN 2021 CBB Stats. Illinois State transfer Dusan Mahorcic could be the route Texas takes. Clemson and Utah are the other two schools. Muller said he watched Mahorcic play a game this season as did assistant coach Marcus Belcher. The Utes officially signed (well, re-signed) Minnesota transfer Both Gach on Friday after he announced his commitment Thursday, then about 35 minutes later, Illinois State big man Dusan Mahorcic announced on Twitter that he will be transferring to Utah as well. Connections matter in business, politics, Hollywood everywhere, really. Dusan told me that he's hearing from schools such as Texas, Florida, Oregon, and over 25 others but . "A lot of people put more stock in starting than I do.". Illinois State forward Taylor Bruninga collides with Bradley's Ville Tahvanainen during the Redbirds' 74-71 overtime Missouri Valley Conference loss to the Braves on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Redbird Arena. The Illinois State men's basketball team signed 6-foot-10 forward Alex Kotov while the Redbird women added 6-2 DeAnna Wilson from Moberly (Mo.) Mahorcic came to Utah from Illinois. RALEIGH, N.C. -- As NC State waits on bated breath to find out the health situation for Dusan Mahorcic after a scary injury on Tuesday night, another big man is now on the way. He's a really good finisher around the basket. Area Community College this season, has signed a national letter of intent with ISU. ISU accomplished its goal of adding much-needed size in the spring signing period. Mahorcic would definitely start alongside Aluma and it would be an ideal fit for everyone. He plays with physicality and effort and energy," said Muller. He started screaming on the phone. With the news that starting center and WCC Defensive Player of the Year Matt Haarms leaving, BYU entered the fold for Mahorcic. Follow him on Twitter: @pg_benson. December 7, 2022. All Rights Reserved, Utah basketball receives commitment from Illinois State big man Dusan Mahorcic, after he announced his commitment Thursday, What you may not know about Craig Smith, and his plans for resuscitating once-proud program. Prior to the injury, Mahorcic was shooting 64.3 percent from the field and had hauled in 26 offensive rebounds, with both being team highs. Illinois State huddles before their Missouri Valley Conference game against Bradley on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Redbird Arena. Visit ESPN for the play-by-play of the Coppin State Eagles vs. NC State Wolfpack NCAAM basketball game on December 6, 2022 . Men's Basketball NC State at Miami (Fla.) game thread. Reporter for Lee Enterprises Central Illinois. The league figured to be much improved for the 2020-21 season. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Dusan Mahorcic Defensive Rebound. There are no statistics available for this player. Height 6'10" Weight 225. 2022 Illinois State University, Normal, IL USA. Johnson replaces Brian Reese on Dan Muller's staff. Dusan Mahorcic, a 6-foot-10, 230-pound junior center who averaged 9.9 points and a team-high 7.2 rebounds. Illinois State basketball program adds Rob Johnson as assistant coach, Watch now: Illinois State coach Dan Muller, like many others, scouring the transfer portal for players, Illinois State's Antonio Reeves declares for NBA Draft, but could still return to Redbirds, Kindred: Avantis Angels connection at core of Illinois State softball surge, Final moments of Illinois State's win in Return to Horton game, Illinois State players talk about atmosphere in Return to Horton victory, Illinois State coach Ryan Pedon talks about win in Return to Horton game. Today we discuss NC State basketball and center Dusan Mahorcic's injury in the win over Coppin State. Watch now: Dusan Mahorcic decides to enter transfer portal, leave Illinois State basketball program. Young Illinois State fans helped fill Redbird Arena for a Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Normal. School Illinois State HS. Copyright 2022 Deseret News Publishing Company. Center C. North Carolina State. "He just developed so much. Dusan Mahorcic (@DMahorcic) May 31, 2021 As for Mahorcic's credentials, he averaged 9.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, exactly one assist and 24.4 minutes per game last season as a junior for Illinois State. Raleigh, N.C. NC State men's basketball graduate forward Dusan Mahorcic suffered a dislocated right patella in Tuesday's win over Coppin State. Illinois State guard Zach Copeland makes a pass around Bradley's Nate Kennell during the Redbirds' 74-71 overtime Missouri Valley Conference loss to the Braves on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Redbird Arena. Dusan Mahorcic. Jacey Zembal; May 2, 2022; 1974 & 1983; Replies 8 . 0.3. Illinois State forward Dusan Mahorcic is fouled as he goes to the basket at the end of the first overtime at Redbird Arena, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. In his lone season at Moberly Area he averaged 9.9 points and 6.0 rebounds per game, making 59.1 percent of his shots from the field while adding 33 blocked shots. Illinois State forward Keith Fisher III drives against Bradley in a game last season at Redbird Arena. A Utah transfer, he is averaging 8.7 points and 6.6 rebounds. He hopes to start the season at 235 or 240. BYU is a finalist for another transfer as Illinois State transfer Dusan Mahorcic tells me BYU is in his final four along with Penn State, Texas and Virginia Tech.Mahorcic told me he will announce . "After a lot of praying and talks with family, I have decided to enter my name into the transfer portal," Mahorcic wrote on Twitter. Big man Dusan Mahorcic suffered a dislocated right patella in the win over Coppin State Tuesday and will require surgery. IPS IN 5: Devastating Injury For Dusan Mahorcic and NC State. Even without Haarms around, the Cougars still have depth at the frontcourt and the potential fit may be a question too if Harward becomes the clear starting center. Not getting a solid offer from a high-major school left Mahorcic "with a chip on my shoulder because I'm a high-major player," he said. UNI and ISU square off for the third straight game at 5 p.m. Thursady in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament play-in round at St. Louis. NOTE: Click the video above to watch the interview. Northern Iowa guard Trae Berhow faces tough defense from Illinois State forward Abdou Ndiaye (4) as he goes to the basket at Redbird Arena on Saturday. There were only four seniors among the 15 players named to the all-Missouri Valley Conference basketball squad less than two months ago. On Wednesday, new Utah Utes mens basketball coach Craig Smith went on ESPN700 and said he expected to have more clarity about his roster for the 2020-21 season during the next week. Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports. Bradley head men's basketball coach Brian Wardle talks with Darrell Brown during their Missouri Valley Conference game against Illinois State on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Redbird Arena. N.C. State's Terquavion Smith and teammates huddle as Dusan Mahorcic is looked at after he was injured during the second half of N.C. State's 94-72 victory over Coppin State at Reynolds . Illinois State transfer Dusan Mahorcic ( @DMahorcic) tells me that he will be announcing his commitment early next week. Those are some things we just loved about Dusan.". REB. "He runs the floor well and is very skilled. A native of Montenegro, Serbia, who came to the United States four years ago, Mahorcic said the high-major schools weren't willing to wait to make sure he would be eligible because some credits from Division II Lewis, where he spent his freshman year, didn't transfer. Heres a look at how Mahorcic would fit with each of them. Illinois State guard DJ Horne (0) faces off against Northern Iowa guard Nate Heise (0) and Austin Phyfe (50) as he goes to the basket at Redbird Arena, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. He also had six games with double-digit rebounds, all coming in double-double efforts including a season-high 14 rebounds (eight offensive) against Marshalltown early in the season. Having only one senior on the roster could help Illinois State's basketball team because of the extended dead recruiting period forced by the global pandemic. "He has great hands and catches everything. He can get down there and give you back-to-the-basket offense. They matter in sports to be sure, not just in multibillion-dollar pr. Things can happen, but we plan to sign a sit-out kid one way or the other.". PAC 12 I am coming @utahbaseball @UtahMBB @UUtah pic.twitter.com/w6bYk4023L. Burns, the upcoming season, and much more! Illinois State sophomores DJ Horne, Antonio Reeves and Abdou Ndiaye know adding strength in the summer could be the key to more victories during the basketball season. But one of them capable is Dusan Mahorcic, a 6'10 transfer from Illinois State. Horne was selected to the all-Missouri Valley Conference third team. Illinois; Indiana; Rutgers; Michigan State; Maryland; Michigan; Northwestern; Pac-12. Who is new Runnin Ute Keba Keita and how is Utahs 2022-23 roster shaping up? Finalists: Florida, Virginia Tech, Penn State, BYU, Texas, and. August 17, 2022. Illinois State guard Ricky Torres, left, and forward Taylor Bruninga defend Bradley's Ja'Shon Henry during the Redbirds' 74-71 overtime Missouri Valley Conference loss to the Braves on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Redbird Arena. Illinois State forward Keith Fisher III and Bradley's Darrell Brown collide during the Redbirds' 74-71 overtime Missouri Valley Conference loss to the Braves on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Redbird Arena. "It was a lot of reasons. "We're excited to help him develop.". Mahorcic played one season for ISU after transferring from Moberly (Mo.) Illinois State guard Zach Copeland defends Bradley's Darrell Brown during the Redbirds' 74-71 overtime Missouri Valley Conference loss to the Braves on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Redbird Arena. ISU has been invited to the 2020 Cancun Challenge next season. Illinois State's basketball teamwill still be going somewhere warm for the Cancun Challenge, but it won't be in Mexico. Northern Iowa's Trae Berhow collides with Illinois State's Abdou Ndiaye (4) under the basket during Saturday's game at Redbird Arena. You can cancel at any time. Northern Iowa forward Austin Phyfe (50) goes to the basket score and tie the end of regulation time at Redbird Arena, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. BLK. How that fits offensively would be a bigger question but Penn State desperately needs big men so thatll have to be worked out later. "That meant a lot to me -- he's like a brother," Smith said of the Mahorcic's injury. Illinois State forward Keith Fisher III grabs a rebound as Bradley's Koch Bar (12) and Ja'Shon Henry look on during their Missouri Valley Conference game Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Redbird Arena. He will have two years of eligibility beginning in the fall and gives. Illinois State forward Dusan Mahorcic grabs a rebound during a college basketball game against Drake, Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, in Des Moines, Iowa. By ADAM ZAGORIA Dusan Mahorcic, the 6-foot-10, 235-pound transfer from Illinois State, is headed to Utah. Aces Vs Illinois State 12. Dusan Mahorcic familiar with Illinois State and ready to prove high-major schools made a mistake. He really kicked it in. Mahorcic has good size and is a solid post scorer. Getting back on the basketball court with his teammates and coaches has been "really fun so far" for Illinois State senior Keith Fisher III. Dusan Mahorcic, shooting over Northern Iowa's Austin Phyfe during a game at Redbird Arena, announced he has entered the transfer portal and is leaving Illinois State's basketball program. "I've been to the campus more, I think, than any recruit. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Mahorcic played at two junior colleges prior to landing at Illinois State. Illinois State forward Keith Fisher III pumps up the crowd after a score during the Redbirds' Missouri Valley Conference game against Bradley on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Redbird Arena. School Year Graduate Student. Illinois State's student section drenches itself in white confetti after the first basket scored of the Redbirds' Missouri Valley Conference game against Bradley onWednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Redbird Arena. There was a problem saving your notification. Latest: HeHateHeels; A moment ago; He averaged 9.9 points and 6.0 rebounds while shooting 59.1% from the field, but Smith said those numbers improved to 13 points and eight rebounds the second half of the season. Dusan Mahorcic is a 6-10, 240-pound Center (BK) from Kirksville, MO. That's a tough break for NC State. . ISU sophomore guard Antonio Reeves declared for the NBA Draft, but has left open the possibility of returning to the Redbirds. NORMAL The transfer portal has claimed another Illinois State basketball player. Sports . Either way, theres still a need to land a backup big to add more depth. He scored a season-high 14 points at St. Francis in mid-December as he made 6-of-9 shots from the field to go with a trio of rebounds. Story . He battled through injuries during his final. ISU lost to the Braves, 74-71, in overtime. The others are Gach, David Jenkins Jr., Bostyn Holt, Marco Anthony, Rollie Worster and Gabe Madsen. But one of them capable is Dusan Mahorcic, a 610 transfer from Illinois State. Alex Kotov, a 6-10 sophomore who also signed Wednesday from Daytona State (Fla.) College, and redshirt freshman Harouna Sissoko also will be in the front court mix along with incoming freshman Alston Andrews. Dusan Mahorcic, a 6-foot-10, 230-pound junior center who averaged 9.9 points and a team-high 7.2 rebounds this season, announced on Twitter he is leaving ISU. He's athletic for a player his size, running the floor like a guard while being quick and strong enough to score against stronger players down low. "I didn't see the basketball stuff, but I know what the campus looks like.". You have permission to edit this article. . CNorth Carolina State. PTS. As for Mahorcics credentials, he averaged 9.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, exactly one assist and 24.4 minutes per game last season as a junior for Illinois State. Clemson and Utah are the other two schools involved. You've had a very unique journey. He's an athlete. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). The Redbirds have one remaining scholarship. Northern Iowa guard Trae Berhow faces tough defense from Illinois State guard Howard Fleming, Jr., (3) at Redbird Arena, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. Mahorcic, who played at Moberly (Mo.) Burns Jr . Illinois State guard Jaycee Hillsman drives to the basket over Bradley's Nate Kennell during the Redbirds' 74-71 overtime Missouri Valley Conference loss to the Braves onWednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Redbird Arena. When it comes to the number of big men currently in the NCAA Basketball transfer portal good enough to play at a power conference program, there really arent too many. Dusan Mahorcic suddenly has become more important on Illinois State's front line with Keith Fisher III deciding not to play this season because of COVID-19 concerns. Keith Fisher III, who opted out this season for the Redbirds. He pulled down eight rebounds against Indiana Northwest, scoring nine points for the near-double-double. The Serbia native began his college career at Division II Lewis after graduating from Notre Dame College Prep in Niles. However, he recently de-committed, leaving an open hole at the five-spot. Illinois State has named Rob Johnson as an assistant men's basketball coach. NORMAL The transfer portal has claimed another Illinois State basketball player. . Coach Muller was overly excited when I committed. The Purple Aces defeated the Redbirds 57-48 and will play again Sunday at 1 p.m. dusan has 1 job listed on their profile. Mark Freeman, a 5-10 sophomore guard from Tennessee State, announced he will be coming to ISU.
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