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Nikola Topic, who has been sidelined for more than three months, could make his return next week, sources tell BasketNews.

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Nikola Topic, the projected top 5 pick in the upcoming 2024 NBA Draft, is on the verge of returning to the floor, sources tell BasketNews.

Nikola Topic

Team:Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet BelgradePosition:PGAge:18Height:195 cmWeight:91 kgBirth place:Novi Sad, SerbiaProfileNewsStatistics

According to sources, Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade is anticipating his participation in the second Adriatic League (ABA) quarterfinals game against SC Derby Podgorica on April 22.

The final decision regarding Topic's availability will be made before the weekend.

Crvena Zvezda began the best-of-three series with a hard-fought home victory, overcoming a 15-point deficit to win 83-81.

The 18-year-old point guard sustained a knee injury in early January during a game against Partizan Belgrade.

Nikola TopicCredit Crvena Zvezda/Djordje Kostic

Topic started the 2023-24 season with Mega Basket, averaging 18.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 6.9 assists in 33 minutes per game before joining Zvezda in late December.

In the two EuroLeague games he played for Crvena Zvezda against Fenerbahce and Partizan, Topic averaged 3.5 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in 15 minutes on the court.

The ABA League head coaches, journalists, and fans selected Topic as the top prospect of the 2023-24 season.

Crvena Zvezda prospect officially declared for the 2024 NBA draft on Monday.

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