Big man Filip Malesevic commits to Arizona State
7-foot-2 center Filip Malesevic has played professionally in Serbia for KLS' KK Dynamic (2020-25) and FMP Beograd (2025-26).
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 07: Head coach Randy Bennett of the Saint Mary's Gaels stands on the court before the championship game of the West Coast Conference basketball tournament between the Gaels and the Gonzaga Bulldogs at the Orleans Arena on March 07, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Bulldogs defeated the Gaels 77-51. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Arizona State men’s basketball on Thursday landed the commitment from Serbian center Filip Malesevic for the 2026-27 season.
The 7-foot-2 center has played professionally in Serbia for KLS’ KK Dynamic (2020-25) and FMP Beograd (2025-26).
This past season (30 games), the big man averaged 5.7 points on 65.5% shooting and 22.2% from deep. He added 5.8 rebounds and a block per game between FMP Beograd (17 games) and KK Dynamic (13).
He also played for the Serbian national team at the 2025 FIBA U20 EuroBasket. In seven games, he averaged 2.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and one assist per game. It was his third stint with the national team after appearances in 2024 and 2021.
Malesevic marks the third seven-footer joining head coach Randy Bennett in Tempe alongside transfers Nate Garcia (Cal Baptist) and Ben Defty (Boston University).
ASU’s 2026-27 roster now sits at 12 players with Malesevic’s commitment.
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A six year professional player in his 20s, signing to play at ASU as a freshman. Have to love college sports today.
Already 3 over 7’. 😳