Ilic earns CUSA academic accolade
3/5/2026 11:31:00 AM | Men's Basketball
DALLAS — Sam Houston forward Veljko Ilic has been a dominate force on the court for the men's basketball squad this season, but it is his work in the classroom that has garnered his latest accolade.
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The 6-10 graduate student from Serbia has been selected to the Conference USA All-Academic Team, the league announced on Thursday. Ilic currently holds a 3.75 GPA as he pursues his MBA.
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Ilic has been a force inside for the Bearkats this season, giving them one of their best scoring threats in the post in recent memory. He is averaging 10.8 points and 6.5 rebounds a game.
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He has four double-doubles this season and ranks in the top 10 in CUSA in offensive boards per game, field goal percentage and free throw percentage.
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The 6-10 graduate student from Serbia has been selected to the Conference USA All-Academic Team, the league announced on Thursday. Ilic currently holds a 3.75 GPA as he pursues his MBA.
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Ilic has been a force inside for the Bearkats this season, giving them one of their best scoring threats in the post in recent memory. He is averaging 10.8 points and 6.5 rebounds a game.
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He has four double-doubles this season and ranks in the top 10 in CUSA in offensive boards per game, field goal percentage and free throw percentage.
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