Novak Manojlović
| No. 14 – Bosna | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| League | Bosnian League ABA League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 1, 2007 Bijeljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Nationality | Bosnian |
| Listed height | 205 cm (6 ft 9 in) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2024–present |
| Career history | |
| 2024–present | Bosna |
Novak Manojlović (Serbian Cyrillic: Новак Манојловић; born 1 October 2007) is a Bosnian professional basketball player who plays as a center for KK Bosna BH Telecom in the ABA League and the Bosnian League.[1] Known for his size, rebounding ability, and performance at international youth competitions, Manojlović is considered one of the most promising young basketball talents in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Early life
Novak Manojlović was born on 1 October 2007 in Bijeljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He began his youth basketball career with the local club Budućnost Bijeljina before attracting attention as a standout junior prospect.[2]
Club career
KK Bosna BH Telecom
In July 2024, Manojlović signed with KK Bosna BH Telecom and joined the club's developmental and under-19 teams, marking his move to Sarajevo and entry into top-tier youth competition.[3]
On 9 October 2025, he signed his first professional contract with Bosna and began seeing playing time with the senior team.[4] During this period he also scored his first official points in a FIBA Europe Cup match on his 18th birthday.[5]
International career
Youth national teams
Manojlović has represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at youth international tournaments. At the 2025 FIBA U18 EuroBasket Division B, he averaged 17.6 points and 13.3 rebounds per game, ranking among the competition's statistical leaders.[6][7]
He was also previously part of the Bosnia and Herzegovina squad at the 2024 FIBA U16 EuroBasket Division B.[8]
Senior national team consideration
In November 2025, Manojlović was named to the wider squad for the Bosnia and Herzegovina senior national team by the new head coach Josip Gjergja, signifying recognition of his potential for future senior international play.[9]
Playing style
Standing 205 cm tall and playing as a center, Manojlović combines physical presence with rebounding skill, defensive awareness, and scoring ability in the paint. His performances in youth international competition have earned praise for both his efficiency and consistency on both ends of the court.[10]
References
- ^ "Novak Manojlović". ABA Liga. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ "Novak Manojlović, bivši kadetski reprezentativac BiH, novi je član Studenata". KK Bosna (in Bosnian). Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ "Novak Manojlović BiH MVP". Meridian Sport (in Bosnian). Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ "KK Bosna: Novak Manojlović potpisao profesionalni ugovor". SportSport.ba (in Bosnian). Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ "Novak Manojlović". FIBA Europe. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ "Novak Manojlović – Bosnia and Herzegovina". FIBA. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ "KK Bosna ima najdominantnijeg centra Evropskog prvenstva B divizije!". Vijesti.ba (in Bosnian). Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ "Zvijezda u nastanku: Centar Bosne među najkorisnijim igračima Eurobasketa za juniore". Raport.ba (in Bosnian). Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ "Novak Manojlović na širem spisku reprezentacije BiH: Ovo mi je ogromna motivacija da radim još više". MojaBijeljina.com (in Bosnian). Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ "KK Partizan i KK Mega prate Novaka Manojlovića". B92 (in Serbian). Retrieved 3 February 2026.