Marko Vuckovic has committed to Fresno State, giving the Bulldogs another international piece for the 2026–27 roster. The Serbian guard becomes the program’s first overseas addition this offseason, continuing a clear recruiting trend.
Marko Vuckovic arrives as a 6-foot-8 guard with strong versatility and size for his position. He represented Serbia at the FIBA U20 EuroBasket last season, gaining valuable international experience. Most recently, he played in the Basketball League of Serbia for KK Dynamic, where he produced consistently.
Across 30 games, Vuckovic averaged 13.3 points and five rebounds per contest. He shot an efficient 60 percent from the field and added a solid 35 percent from three-point range. His scoring ability stood out throughout the season, including a 29-point performance as his peak. He also knocked down five three-pointers in two separate games, highlighting his perimeter threat.
Marko Vuckovic already tested other colleges before coming to Fresno State
Before his professional stint, Marko Vuckovic showed his potential in the U19 Serbian League. He averaged 17 points, six rebounds, and two assists per game. His three-point shooting was especially impressive at 49 percent, signaling long-term offensive upside.
Vuckovic will arrive in the United States as a 20-year-old prospect. He is set to turn 21 before his first NCAA season begins. Interestingly, he was previously reported to be committed to Central Arkansas last year, before ultimately taking a different path.
Fresno State has leaned heavily on international recruiting in recent years. Last offseason, the Bulldogs added six international players, with five coming directly from Europe. In total, the roster featured seven foreign-born players, showing a clear global strategy.
Currently, Nathan Zulemie, a guard from France, is the only returning international player. He was expected to start last season before suffering an ACL injury just before the campaign.
The Bulldogs have been active across all recruiting channels this offseason. Alongside Vuckovic, they added six Division I transfers and three high school prospects. Recent additions include Lipscomb transfer Ross Candelino and several other experienced guards and frontcourt players.