Providence College Athletics

Men's Basketball

Nikola Knezevic
Nikola Knezevic
  • Title:
    Associate Director of Player Development/Video Operations
  • Email:
    nknezevi@providence.edu
  • Phone:
    (401) 865-2725
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Nikola Knezevic, a 2010 graduate of the University of California Berkley, enters his third season as the associate director of player development under Ed Cooley.

Knezevic oversees all the team's video operations, including scouting and game preparation. He also assists with and serves as a liaison with the team's academic coordinator.

Knezevic spent two years as a graduate assistant for the Friar men’s basketball program from 2013-15.  While at Providence, he earned a master’s degree in education. As the graduate assistant for the program, he oversaw the student managers and helped with game scouting.

While an undergraduate, Knezevic was a four-year letterman for the Cal basketball team.  As a point guard, he helped guide the Bears to three NCAA Tournament appearances (2006, 2009 and 2010).

Originally from Serbia, Knezevic played and coached professionally for the Basketball Club BKK Radnicki in Belgrade, Serbia from 2011-13. His first professional basketball playing experience was with the Basketball Club Hemofarm Stada in Vrsac, Serbia from 2010-11.

Knezevic and his wife, Jovana, reside in Providence.

BIRTHDATE: February 16, 1986
FAMILY:  Wife, Jovana; Daughter, Hana (2) 
HIGH SCHOOL:  5th Economy School, Belgrade
COLLEGE:
Providence College ‘15
Master’s Degree in Education
University of California ‘10
Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies

EXPERIENCE:
Associate Director of Player Development/Video Operations, Providence College, 2016-present
Grad Assistant, Providence College, 2013-15
Assistant Coach, BKK Radnicki, 2012-13

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