Nikola Đurišić is a Serbian professional basketball player, currently playing as a small forward for the College Park Skyhawks in the NBA G League.
Personal Information:
- Full Name: Nikola Đurišić
- Nationality: Serbian
- Date of Birth: February 23, 2004
- Date of Birth: January 15, 2025
- Birthplace: Ghent, Belgium
- Hometown: Belgrade, Serbia
- Height: 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm)
- Weight: 214 pounds (97 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 9 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
Basketball Career:
- Position: Small Forward
- Jersey Number: 7
- High School: Information not publicly available
- College: Did not attend; pursued a professional career in Europe
- Professional Career:
- Mega Basket (Serbia): 2020–2024
- OKK Beograd (Serbia): 2020–2021 (on loan from Mega Basket)
- College Park Skyhawks (NBA G League): 2024–present
- NBA Draft: Selected by the Miami Heat with the 43rd overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft; currently playing for the College Park Skyhawks, the G League affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks.
- Championship Rings: None to date
National Team Career:
- Represented Serbia in various age categories, including the U16 and U19 national teams.
- Made his debut for the senior Serbia national team on February 25, 2022, in a 75–63 win over Slovakia during the 2023 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, recording 7 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, and 3 steals in 20 minutes of play.
Personal Life:
- Children: Information not publicly available
- Siblings: Information not publicly available
Đurišić is known for his versatility on the court, with the ability to create opportunities for himself and his teammates. He has been recognized for his basketball IQ and playmaking skills, making him a promising talent in professional basketball.