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Nakic Returns: Partizan Star Back After 10 Months
26 Mar
Summary
- Mario Nakic is returning to Partizan after a 10-month recovery from a knee injury.
- The 24-year-old forward has been cleared for full-contact training by coach Penarroya.
- Nakic's return aims to boost the team's morale and aid in domestic trophy hunts.
Partizan Mozzart Bet's 24-year-old forward, Mario Nakic, is nearing his highly anticipated return to the court after a ten-month recovery period. Nakic suffered a significant knee ligament tear in June 2025 during the AdmiralBet Basketball League of Serbia Playoffs, which sidelined him for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. His return to full-contact training was confirmed this week by head coach Joan Penarroya, marking the final stage of his rehabilitation. This development offers a crucial morale boost for Partizan, as they navigate the challenging closing stretch of their 2025-26 EuroLeague campaign. With playoff hopes in Europe extinguished, Nakic's reintegration is vital for strengthening the squad for domestic and regional competitions. The team also faces uncertainty regarding other players, with Tonye Jekiri questionable and Duane Washington Jr. still out with a calf issue.
