The Veljkovic Family: Serbia’s Growing Basketball Legacy in 2025
A Family of Basketball Talent
Leading the Veljkovic basketball family is Milenko Veljkovic, a 7’2″ center born in Krusevac, Serbia, who currently plays for Serhedci PIK Baku in the Azerbaijani ABL. His impressive career has taken him across multiple European countries, including Bosnia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Spain, Serbia, and Taiwan.
The Next Generation
The family’s basketball legacy continues with Aleksandar Veljkovic, born in 2001, who has established himself as a 6’6″ forward in the Serbian 1MRL league with KK Jagodina. Adding to the family’s growing presence in Serbian basketball is young Mihajlo Veljkovic, born in 2007, who is developing his skills as a 6’4″ shooting guard with KK Spartak Office Shoes Subotica’s U19 team.
Serbian Basketball’s Golden Era
The timing couldn’t be better for the Veljkovic family’s development, as Serbian basketball is experiencing remarkable success. The national team has been dominant in their preparation matches, winning all seven friendly contests against formidable opponents, including an impressive 34-point victory against Luka Doncic’s Slovenia.
Future Prospects
With FIBA EuroBasket 2025 approaching, there’s considerable excitement around Serbian basketball, as Europe’s brightest stars prepare to take the stage starting August 27th. Serbia’s recent achievements, including finishing as EuroBasket runners-up in 2009 and 2017, securing silver at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, and claiming bronze at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, provide an inspiring environment for the next generation of players, including the Veljkovic family members.
