Former UE standout signed a 3-year deal
 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Mislav Brzoja became the third member of the 2015-16 University of Evansville men’s basketball team to advance to the professional level as he is set to continue his career this fall in Croatia.
Brzoja signed a 3-year contract with Zadar, which is one of the top teams in his native country. Zadar players in the Adriatic League (ABA), which is one of the best basketball leagues in Europe.
“I am really happy and satisfied with this opportunity,†Brzoja said. “The team is really young and the coaching staff is new. My teammates are awesome and our competition in practice is really good.â€
Zadar has a long and storied history that was highlighted by five Yugoslavian Championships from 1965-75. They won the Croatian National Championship in 2005 and 08 along with the Croatian National Cup on six occasions between 1998 and 2007.
“It is a different type of basketball and I can say that I have a really good time and fit in very well,†Brzoja explained.
His preseason preparations are already underway while tournaments and early games get started next weekend. While his professional career is well on its way, he took time to reflect on his time at UE.
“I have to say that I miss UE and all of the people that make that community as good as it is,†Brzoja added. “I would like to wish Coach Simmons, the coaches and especially my teammates the best of luck next season. I will be following. Go Aces!â€
