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Like former Gonzaga Bulldog teammate Drew Timme, who was given a two-year contract with the Brooklyn Nets before, Filip Petrusev wants a second chance at the NBA.

Filip Petrusev News / Hoops Rumors / April 19

Failed former 76ers draft pick hoping to make NBA return

The Sixers selected Petrusev with the 50th pick in the 2021 draft, but he remained in Europe until the summer of 2023.

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Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / October 23

And-Ones: International Players, Salaries, Petrusev, 2025 RFAs

The league’s 30 opening night rosters boast 125 internationally-born players, which ties an NBA record, per a league press release. Those 125 players hail from 43 different nations, which also ties a league record.

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Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / September 4

Philadelphia 76ers Draft Pick Relocates After Busy Last Season

The 2023-2024 NBA season presented a great opportunity for now-former Philadelphia 76ers center Filip Petrusev. As Petrusev returned to the U.S. after starting his pro career as a Euro stash, he hoped to battle for a role on Nick Nurse’s roster.

NBA News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / September 4

Report: Olympiacos to loan Gonzaga’s Filip Petrusev

Gonzaga men’s basketball standout Filip Petrusev may be on the move as his pro club Olympiacos will reportedly come to a contract extension and “loan” the 6-foot-10 post to another team, according to a report from Eurohoops.net.

Sacramento Kings News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / August 10

Gonzaga's Filip Petrusev wins Olympic bronze medal with Serbia

For the first time in nearly 30 years, a former Gonzaga men’s basketball player has earned a medal in Olympic men’s basketball. Alongside three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, Filip Petrusev and Serbia claimed the bronze at the Paris Games on Saturday with a 93-83 win over a pesky Germany squad that refused to quit until the final buzzer.

Sacramento Kings News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / August 6

Gonzaga’s Filip Petrusev seals quarterfinal win for Serbia over Australia in 2024 Paris Games

Filip Petrusev and the Serbian men’s basketball team advanced to the semifinal round of the Paris Games after a thrilling 95-90 overtime win over Australia on Tuesday at Bercy Arena.

Sacramento Kings News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / August 3

Filip Petrusev, Serbia advance to quarterfinals with win over South Sudan

Led by Nikola Jokic and Bogdan Bogdanovic, Serbia punched its ticket to the quarterfinal round of the 2024 Paris Games with a 96-85 win over South Sudan in the final game of Group C play on Saturday afternoon.

NBA News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / July 24

Serbia Olympic basketball schedule: Filip Petrusev will play key role in Paris

After coming so close to qualifying for the 2021 Tokyo Games, Filip Petrusev is set to represent his home Serbia and make his Olympic debut with the senior national team at the Paris Games.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 23

Serbia, Greece set 12-man rosters for Olympics

Two more nations have set their 12-man rosters for the upcoming Olympic games in Paris, with Serbia and Greece both officially announcing their squads.

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Mark Few and Team USA Demolish Filip Petrusev and Serbia in Exhibition, 105-79

USA keeps rolling over the competition. After squeaking by Saint Mary’s and Australia on Monday by a score of 98-92, Team USA had Nikola Jokic and Serbia up next in the USA Basketball Showcase.

NBA News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / July 12

Gonzaga’s Filip Petrusev named to Team Serbia’s final roster for 2024 Olympic Games

Former Gonzaga men’s basketball standout Filip Petrusev will make his Olympic debut later this month when he and Team Serbia head to Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games.

Sacramento Kings News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / November 29, 2023

What’s Next for Former Sixers’ Second-Rounder Filip Petrusev?

Nothing panned out as planned for Filip Petrusev regarding his time with the Philadelphia 76ers. After the Serbian center landed with the team as a second-round pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, Petrusev was stashed overseas for the first two years of his NBA eligibility.

Sacramento Kings News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / November 28, 2023

Former Gonzaga star Filip Petrusev signs with Olympiacos in Greece

Filip Petrusev is on the move again, as the former Gonzaga men's basketball standout signed a deal with Greek basketball club Olympiacos of the EuroLeague.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / July 17, 2023