Vanguard University

The Athlete: Andre will see the floor for his first season as a Lion, after joining the VU Men's Basketball program at the semester break a year ago?transferred for VUSC from Eastern Wyoming College in Torrington, Wyoming?played one season for Head Coach Casey Jones and was named a scholar-athlete?before EWC, graduated from St. Mary's Ryken in Serbia in 2007?was second on the team in assists?played three years for Swiss-Lion-Takovo Club team in Serbia?solid player who brings size and strength to the wing position?capable shooter who can take the ball strong to the hole?will compete with teammates for time on the wing as a sophomore in 2010-2011.

The Person: Andrija was born on May 5, 1988, in Kladovo, Serbia?parents are Radovan and Mirjana?has one older sister who is an athlete as well?goes by "Andre" to coaches and teammates?pursuing a degree in Business at VUSC?likes to eat at home?favorite movies are "Blood Diamond" and "Gladiator"?roots for Red Star and Manu Ginobili?likes to play volleyball in his spare time?most respects his parents and his uncle?has learned to keep going through life's problems?hoops has taught him to be competitive and a leader?career goals are to graduate, make a family, and try to play basketball in Europe.

His Thoughts: I like the family atmosphere at Vanguard.

Coach Soliday's Comments: Andrija is a talented wing who will bring a lot to our team. He is a hard worker who is a gym rat. Andre is always hungry to learn and improve and he will compete for time this year.