Milwaukee Bucks Keep Draft Pick Markovic In Serbia For 2025-26 Season

Milwaukee Bucks' 2025 second-round draft pick Bogoljub Markovic will continue his development overseas by rejoining Serbian club Mega Superbet for the 2025-26 season. Markovic, a 6-foot-10/11 forward, was drafted 47th overall and has shown strong performance in Serbia, including impressive statistics in the ABA League and the Serbian League, where he was a leading rebounder and earned several accolades. Despite participating in the Bucks' Summer League, Milwaukee's full roster and two-way spots have led the team to keep Markovic in Europe for consistent playing time and further skill refinement. The Bucks have other young players like Tyler Smith and Chris Livingston on guaranteed deals, limiting immediate roster space for Markovic. This draft-and-stash approach aims to optimize Markovic's growth before potentially joining the NBA team in the future. The decision aligns with the Bucks’ strategy to develop talent internationally while managing their current roster constraints.