Serbian Center Dusan Miltic Nears Signing with Hapoel Jerusalem Basketball Club

Hapoel Jerusalem announced the signing of center Devonte Kakoc on July 26, 2026, but reports from Meridian indicate the club is also close to acquiring another tall center, 27-year-old Serbian Dusan Miltic, who stands 2.15 meters tall. Miltic played last season for Cluj in Romania, where he was one of the standout centers in the EuroCup, averaging 12.6 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. After the Romanian season ended in early June, he moved to Lebanon to play for Al Riyadi, reportedly attracted by exceptional financial terms. He has played only one playoff game in the Lebanese league, scoring 18 points and grabbing 8 rebounds. Al Riyadi is about to start the semifinals series, and it remains to be seen if Miltic will participate.

Cluj reportedly wants to bring Miltic back next season, and he has attracted interest from Partizan Belgrade and a EuroLeague Spanish team. However, Hapoel Jerusalem, coached by Sasha Obradovic, appears closest to signing him, having made the highest offer and reached a preliminary agreement. Serbian sources highlight Obradovic's confidence that Miltic will be a key asset in the club's EuroCup campaign. Miltic finished last EuroCup season ranked fourth in rebounds and ninth in player efficiency rating.

Miltic began his professional career with Partizan Belgrade, including loan spells within Serbia, before moving abroad in the 2022/23 season to Girona (Spain), Slask Wroclaw (Poland), Spartak (Serbia), and Cluj (Romania). This season, he faced Hapoel Jerusalem twice in EuroCup, losing both games but improving his performance significantly in the second match with 17 points and 5 rebounds. His potential signing is expected to strengthen Hapoel Jerusalem’s roster for the upcoming season.