Nikola Pavličević (born 13 August 1988) is a Montenegrin professional basketball player who plays as a point guard for KK Studentski Centar in the Montenegrin Basketball League and the Adriatic Basketball Association (ABA) League.
Early life and education
Pavličević was born in Nikšić, then part of the Socialist Republic of Montenegro within the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Details of his early education and youth basketball development are not extensively documented in publicly available encyclopedic sources.
Professional career
Pavličević began his senior career in 2006 with KK Sutjeska, a club based in his hometown. Over the ensuing years he has played for multiple teams in Montenegro and abroad:
| Season | Team | League |
|---|---|---|
| 2006–2009 | KK Sutjeska | Montenegrin League |
| 2009–2012 | KK Lovćen | Montenegrin League |
| 2012–2013 | KK Sutjeska | Montenegrin League |
| 2013–2014 | Hallmann Vienna (BC Hallmann Vienna) | Austrian League |
| 2014–2016 | KK Sutjeska | Montenegrin League |
| 2016 | Union Olimpija (KK Olimpija) | Slovenian League |
| 2016–2017 | Szolnoki Olaj (Szolnoki Olaj KK) | Hungarian League |
| 2017 | MZT Skopje (KK MZT Skopje) | Macedonian League |
| 2018–2020 | KK Sutjeska | Montenegrin League |
| 2020–present | KK Studentski Centar | Montenegrin League / ABA League |
He is listed at 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) tall and 80 kg (176 lb) in weight. Although eligible for the 2010 NBA Draft, he went undrafted and continued his career in European leagues.
National team
Pavličević has represented Montenegro in international competition. Notably, he was a member of the Montenegrin squad that earned a silver medal at the 2017 Games of the Small States of Europe in San Marino.
Career highlights and awards
- Montenegrin Cup winner (2024)
- ABA League Second Division champion (2020–21 season)
Playing style
Primarily a point guard, Pavličević is recognized for his playmaking abilities, court vision, and defensive tenacity. Specific statistical averages vary by season and league and are maintained by basketball statistical databases.
Personal life
Public information regarding his personal life, education beyond basketball, and off‑court activities is limited in reliable encyclopedic sources.
References
- “Nikola Pavličević.” Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Retrieved from the article’s revision dated 22 December 2025.
- Player profiles on ABA‑Liga.com, Eurobasket.com, and RealGM.
This entry reflects information available from verified encyclopedic and sports‑reference sources as of the latest update.
