Filip Jovic - College Basketball News & Rumors

Dealing with concussion Jovic is dealing with a concussion during UCLA's preseason practices, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Jovic, who transferred to UCLA from Auburn this offseason, is expected to play a big role for the Bruins in 2026-27. Though he isn't expected to be a starter, the 6-8 forward who averaged 6.3 points and 4.0 rebounds last season should still be a critical part of this UCLA frontcourt. He's currently not participating in practice, but he'll look to get healthy by the time the season tips off.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

"Nobody should sign him," "This is just insane": College hoops fans react as Filip Jovic's agent demands $2 million in transfer portal New UCLA commit Filip Jovic set a $2 million benchmark for his signature after entering the portal, according to a report.

APRIL 11 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Heading to LA Jovic has committed to play for UCLA for the 2026-27 season, per Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com.

Impact Jovic has committed to play for the Bruins following a single season with Auburn. The 6-foot-8 freshman averaged 6.3 points and four rebounds per game across 37 contests for the Tigers this past season. He will retain three years of eligibility with UCLA moving forward.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving Auburn Jovic will enter the transfer portal, per Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com.

Impact This is a tough loss for Auburn, as the freshman forward had a solid first year with the Tigers and showed plenty of promise. The 6-foot-8 Bosnian forward has three years of eligibility remaining, and he may look for a school where he can crack the starting five immediately.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Overton, Pettiford help Auburn beat Tulsa 92-86 in OT for 1st NIT championship

Kevin Overton had 26 points, Tahaad Pettiford scored 24 and Auburn took advantage of a late 5-second violation in regulation to beat Tulsa 92-86 in overtime and win its first NIT c...

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Jovic has 18 in Auburn's 75-69 victory against Nevada in the NIT quarterfinals

Led by Filip Jović's 18 points, the Auburn Tigers defeated the Nevada Wolf Pack 75-69 on Wednesday in the NIT

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Nate Ament, Jaylen Carey propel Tennessee to 77-69 victory over Auburn

Nate Ament had 22 points, Jaylen Carey came off the bench to score 13 and Tennessee beat Auburn 77-69

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Ole Miss hosts Jovic and Auburn

Auburn faces the Ole Miss Rebels after Filip Jović scored 23 points in the Tigers' 71-67 victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

Filip Jovic's career-high 23 points power Auburn in 71-67 win over South Carolina

Filip Jovic scored a career-high 23 points and Auburn held off a last-minute rally by South Carolina, defeating the Gamecocks 71-67

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Scores career-high 23 Jovic posted 23 points (9-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-8 FT), six rebounds, one block and two steals over 30 minutes during Saturday's 71-67 win over South Carolina.

Impact Jovic had scored in double digits just three times previous to Saturday, but improved his previous high by five points. The 6-8 freshman has been hot the field in SEC play. Through five games, Jovic has converted 82.6 percent of his field goals, but just 9.6 points. The Tigers take on Ole Miss on Tuesday.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to roll vs. Hogs Jovic (knee) is available against Arkansas on Saturday.

Impact Jovic has only missed one game this season, and he'll keep it that way Saturday against the Hogs. The freshman forward averages 5.9 points and 4.7 rebounds this year, mostly off the bench.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Jovic (knee) is listed as questionable for Auburn's tilt with Arkansas.

Impact Jovic has missed just one game this season, but the freshman is in danger of sitting out once again come Saturday. The forward averages 5.9 points and 4.7 rebounds off the bench.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Didn't suffer season-ending injury Jovic (knee) didn't suffer a season-ending knee injury in Tuesday's game against Texas A&M, according to Justin Hokanson of On3.com.

Impact Jovic has an unclear timetable to return to the hardwood, but Auburn expect the forward to be back at some point before the end of the 2025-26 season. Jovic was a regular presence off the bench for Auburn, and he'll certainly be felt even if he wasn't a regular fantasy contributor.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee injury Jovic suffered a knee injury in Tuesday's game against Texas A&M and won't return, Justin Hokanson of On3.com reports.

Impact Jovic won't return for the second half of the contest against the Aggies, and it remains to be seen if he'll be available to face Arkansas on Saturday. Jovic is averaging 6.3 points and 5.1 boards per game this season, so he doesn't carry a ton of fantasy impact overall, especially since he's started in just three of his 13 games.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Records double-double in OT loss Jovic amassed 10 points (3-4 FG, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds and one block over 21 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 104-100 OT loss to Georgia.

Impact Jovic logged 20-plus minutes for the sixth time this season in the OT loss to the Bulldogs, and it helped him finish the contest with a double-double. The 6-foot-8 forward has been playing off the bench for all of this season, but he hadn't recorded a double-digit scoring game since November. He'll figure to stay involved against Texas A&M this upcoming Tuesday.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Queens visits Auburn following Overton's 22-point outing

Auburn faces the Queens Royals after Kevin Overton scored 22 points in Auburn's 88-60 loss to the Purdue Boilermakers

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Will play vs. NC State Jovic (wrist) will be available for Auburn against NC State on Wednesday, per Justin Ferguson of AuburnObserver.com.

Impact Jovic reportedly returned to practice Monday, and after he missed the win over St. John's, the forward is officially set to return against the Wolfpack. The freshman is averaging 8.3 points and 4.7 rebounds this season.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with wrist injury Jovic (wrist) is out for Wednesday's game against St. John's, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Jovic will miss a game for the first time this season, although the extent of the injury remains uncertain. He's alternated between the starting unit and the bench this season, averaging 8.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 0.4 blocks per game in seven contests (three starts). It remains to be seen in Jovic will be available for the Tigers' next game in the Players Era Festival, scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 27.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 7 Michigan routs No. 21 Auburn 102-72 in Players Era Championship

Roddy Gayle Jr. and Yaxel Lendeborg both scored 17 points as No. 7 Michigan routed No. 21 Auburn 102-72 in the second round of the Players Era Championship

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 22 Auburn bounces back in a big way and beats Jackson State 112-66

KeShawn Murphy had 19 points and seven rebounds, Filip Jovic added a career-high 18 points off the bench and No. 22 Auburn dominated Jackson State 112-66

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 18 in blowout win Jovic contributed 18 points (8-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and two blocks over 23 minutes during Wednesday's 112-66 victory over Jackson State.

Impact Jovic saw little resistance against the other Tigers and doubled his previous season high. The 6-8 freshman is hitting 60.0 percent of his field goals. He played nine scoreless minutes in the Sunday loss to Houston, so his place in the Auburn rotation is not set. With Keyshawn Hall (foot) out, Jovic may play a few extra minutes in the near future.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not part of starting lineup Jovic is not part of Auburn's starting lineup for its game Sunday against Houston at Birmingham.

Impact For the Houston-Auburn game, Kevin Overton will replace Jovic. During the latter's three starts this season, he logged 18 points and 18 rebounds, getting six points and rebounds per game.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Snags ten boards Jovic notched nine points (4-7 FG, 1-3 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block over 18 minutes during Thursday's 95-57 victory over Merrimack.

Impact The 6-8 freshman was a non-factor in the Tigers' overtime win against Bethune-Cookman on Monday. He scored just two points and snagged one board in 16 ineffective minutes. Jovic bounced back against Merrimack and should pair with Keyshawn Hall to form one of the best frontcourts in the SEC.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Auburn basketball international signee Filip Jovic is showing great, early development New Auburn head coach Steven Pearl is pleased with Jovic's speed and quickness in preseason prep.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

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