Pepperdine University Athletics

2025-26: Appeared in all 32 games for the Waves while starting the final five ... Averaged 4.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and .8 blocks in 12.4 minutes per game ... Posted nine points and six boards in win over Lincoln (Nov. 11) ... Logged seven points on 3-for-3 from the field against Rice (Dec. 20) ... Added six points and a pair of blocks at San Diego (Jan. 8) ... Recorded eight points and three rebounds at Gonzaga (Jan. 21) ... Had five rebounds and five blocked shots at Saint Mary's (Feb. 11) ... Scored game-winning basket in final seconds against LMU while finishing with 13 points and six rebounds (Feb. 14) ... Tallied 17 points with seven boards in victory at Portland (Feb. 18) ... Posted eight points to go along with five rebounds and three blocks at Oregon State (Feb. 21) ... Put up 10 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots against Seattle (Feb. 25) ... Scored career-high 23 points with career-high 10 rebounds and four blocked shots to help defeat Washington State (Feb. 28) ... Recorded six points and four boards in WCC Tournament game vs. Portland (Mar. 5) ... Saw over 20 minutes of action in final seven games of season in which he averaged 11.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game.

2024-25 (Tulane): Utilized a redshirt season with the Green Wave.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Riverside-Brookfield High School in Riverside, Ill. … Named to All-State, All-Conference, All First-Team, and awarded team MVP in his senior, junior, and sophomore years … During senior year in 2024, posted 20 points, 15 rebounds, and three blocks per game ... Led team to back-to-back Metro Suburban Conference championships.

PERSONAL: Born in Chicago, Ill. to Tracy and Zoran Cicic … Has a sister, Jelena … Currently an undeclared major … Hopes to play in the NBA … Chose Pepperdine because of the coaches and great location.

FAVORITES: Favorites include the Chicago Bears and Chicago Bulls (pro teams), Nikola Jokic and Ja’Marr Chase (pro athletes), Diary of a Wimpy Kid (book), Grown Ups (movie), Stranger Things (TV show), steak (food) and Drake (musical artist).