University of South Alabama Athletics

2015-16: Started 11 times in 32 appearances… All 11 starts came in first 13 games… Scored five of his seven points at the free-throw line at Denver (11/28)… Followed that up with six points and season-best seven rebounds vs. Spring Hill (11/30)… Also grabbed seven boards at Arkansas State (2/4).

2014-15: Enrolled in classes in January but sat out the season as a redshirt.

High School: Graduate of Borislav Petrov Braca in Vrsac, Serbia.

Personal: Full name is Nikola Marijan… Born Feb. 26, 1995 in Sombor, Serbia… Son of Stevan and Slavica Marijan… Has a brother, Milos, and sisters Milica and Anka… Chose South Alabama because of his relationship with assistant coach Dan Matic and the education… Favorites – pro team: Partizan Belgrade; musical artist: Ceca (Serbian singer); food: pasulj (Serbian bean dish); class: math; Pregame ritual includes listening to music… Best part of playing sports is the competition… Likes to fix computers in his spare time... Career goals include playing in the NBA.