Jan. 16, 2007

FARGO, ND - New Jersey Institute of Technology sophomore forward Nesho Milosevic is the national NCAA Division I Independent Men's Basketball Newcomer of the Week, award coordinator Ryan Perreault of North Dakota State announced today.

Milosevic, who won the same honor on November 14 and December 19, was recognized for his play in a 1-1 week for the Highlander in games played through January 14. He averaged 12 points and 7 rebounds in the games, while connecting on 12 of 21 shots (57 percent) from the field.

In a 59-55 win over Longwood last Wednesday, Milosevic shot 5-for-10 and finished with 10 points, 6 rebounds and 2 blocks. In a loss at IPFW on Saturday in Fort Wayne, Indiana, he shot 7-for-11 and posted 14 points and 8 rebounds.

Milosevic, a 6-foot-8, 216-pounder, played last season at Sierra College near Sacramento, California. He has played in all 17 games this year for NJIT and leads the Highlanders in rebounding (7.3 rpg), while ranking third in scoring (8.3 ppg). He has posted two double-doubles and has led the NJIT rebounders in 12 of the team's games.

Players from 11 schools are eligible for the Player of the Week and Newcomer of the Week honors. In addition to NJIT, the schools are: Chicago State, IPFW, Longwood, North Dakota State, Savannah State, South Dakota State, Texas-Pan American, UC Davis, Utah Valley State, and Winston-Salem State.