Dec. 19, 2006

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, was recognized for his double-double in a 65-61 loss to Stony Brook on December 11. Milosevic scored 12 points and collected 14 rebounds in making his first start for the Highlanders.

His 14 rebounds were a personal career high and the most this season for NJIT, which is in its first season of competition at the NCAA Division I level.

Milosevic, a 6-foot-8, 216-pounder, played last season at Sierra College near Sacramento, California. He has played in all 10 games this year for NJIT and leads the Highlanders in rebounding (7 rpg), while ranking third in scoring (8.3 ppg). He has posted two double-doubles and has led the NJIT rebounders in eight 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.

Milosevic and his teammates, who have not played since December 11 due to exams, resume play on Thursday at 7:30 pm, when they visit St. John's for a game against the Red Storm in the Carnesecca Arena on the St. John's campus.