Ex-'Bow Savovic will play hoops in Belgium

By Dayton Morinaga
Advertiser Staff Writer

Predrag Savovic's basketball career is returning to Europe this season.

The former University of Hawai'i standout recently signed a one-year contract with Spirou Charleroi, the championship team from Belgium's top league.

"NBA teams were still interested, but it was difficult to get a guarantee," said his agent, Marc Cornstein.

Cornstein did not want to reveal financial details, but said: "It's a good deal, and the main thing is that (Savovic) can continue to play on a high level."

Savovic averaged 3.1 points during an injury-plagued rookie year with the Denver Nuggets last season.

"We're hoping he can have a good year in Europe and then try to come back to the NBA," Cornstein said.

Savovic, a 6-foot-6 guard, last played at UH in 2002, and holds the school record for career 3-pointers (178).

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