Nikola Kusturica | 27 PTS 31 EFF vs New Zealand | Serbia (FIBA U17 World Cup 2026)

Nikola Kusturica exploded for 27 points to lead Serbia past New Zealand 121–91 in the Round of 16 at the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup 2026 in Istanbul. 📍 Serbia | FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup 2026 | Istanbul, Türkiye 📅 Round of 16, Group D 📊 27 PTS | 6 REB | 4 AST | 2 STL | 1 BLK | 7/9 2PT | 4/8 3PT | 64.71% FG | +37 | EFF 31 | 22 MIN Four games into this World Cup, Kusturica is averaging 20.0 points and 6.75 rebounds per game — and this was his most explosive scoring output yet. Efficient inside, hitting from beyond the arc, and delivering the best plus-minus of the game. Serbia's run through the knockout rounds is being carried by exactly this kind of two-way dominance. Kusturica is one of the most talked-about prospects in European basketball right now — born April 30 2009, he signed with FC Barcelona's La Masia in 2023, won U16 EuroBasket MVP leading Serbia to gold, became the youngest player to debut for Barcelona in the ACB and EuroLeague. All images and video rights belong to FIBA. --- They Got Next is an independent European basketball scouting and highlight platform covering the next generation of professional players. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly highlights from leagues across Europe and beyond. 📸 Instagram: @they_got_next 🏀 Player highlights | Independent scouting | Connecting players with teams #NikolaKusturica #Serbia #FIBAU17WorldCup #U17WorldCup #FCBarcelona #BasketballHighlights #TheyGotNext #BasketballScouting #LaMasia #Basketball