North Carolina State University Athletics
Men's Basketball
Ognjen Vasiljevic
- Title:
- Assistant Coach
- Phone:
- 919-515-3134
Ognjen Vasiljevic joined the NC State men's basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach in May of 2026.
Vasiljevic joins the Pack after spending one season at South Alabama as Assistant Coach and Director of Basketball Operations.
In his one year with the Jaguars, Vasiljevic helped lead South Alabama to a second place regular season finish in the Sun Belt conference. South Alabama finished the season with a 21-12 record and received a big into the NIT.
Vasiljevic arrived at South Alabama following four seasons at Life University, a member of the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) in the NAIA. He began his tenure with the Running Eagles as a Graduate Assistant before being elevated to Assistant Coach, a role he held for the last three seasons.
During his time at Life, Vasiljevic played a key role in the development of NAIA First-Team All-American Chaze Harris. He also helped guide the program to three consecutive 20-win seasons, highlighted by a SSAC Tournament Championship and a trip to the Round of 16 in the NAIA National Tournament during the 2024-25 campaign.
Prior to Life University, Vasiljevic began his coaching career in the 2020–21 season at his alma mater, Ohio Valley University, where he served as an assistant coach.
Before starting his coaching career, Vasiljevic had a notable collegiate playing career. He began at the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith, where he helped the program capture two Heartland Conference Championships and make two NCAA Division II National Tournament appearances. He then transferred to Ohio Valley University, playing two seasons and averaging 12 points per game.
Internationally, Vasiljevic was a standout on the Serbian national team, competing in the EuroBasket U16 Championship and contributing to Serbia's silver and bronze medal finishes. In 2011, he was selected as one of 40 top European players to participate in the prestigious Michael Jordan Brand Classic Camp in London.
A native of Loznica, Serbia, Vasiljevic earned his bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Ohio Valley University in 2021.
Vasiljevic and his wife, Jaycie, have a son, Stefan.
Vasiljevic joins the Pack after spending one season at South Alabama as Assistant Coach and Director of Basketball Operations.
In his one year with the Jaguars, Vasiljevic helped lead South Alabama to a second place regular season finish in the Sun Belt conference. South Alabama finished the season with a 21-12 record and received a big into the NIT.
Vasiljevic arrived at South Alabama following four seasons at Life University, a member of the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) in the NAIA. He began his tenure with the Running Eagles as a Graduate Assistant before being elevated to Assistant Coach, a role he held for the last three seasons.
During his time at Life, Vasiljevic played a key role in the development of NAIA First-Team All-American Chaze Harris. He also helped guide the program to three consecutive 20-win seasons, highlighted by a SSAC Tournament Championship and a trip to the Round of 16 in the NAIA National Tournament during the 2024-25 campaign.
Prior to Life University, Vasiljevic began his coaching career in the 2020–21 season at his alma mater, Ohio Valley University, where he served as an assistant coach.
Before starting his coaching career, Vasiljevic had a notable collegiate playing career. He began at the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith, where he helped the program capture two Heartland Conference Championships and make two NCAA Division II National Tournament appearances. He then transferred to Ohio Valley University, playing two seasons and averaging 12 points per game.
Internationally, Vasiljevic was a standout on the Serbian national team, competing in the EuroBasket U16 Championship and contributing to Serbia's silver and bronze medal finishes. In 2011, he was selected as one of 40 top European players to participate in the prestigious Michael Jordan Brand Classic Camp in London.
A native of Loznica, Serbia, Vasiljevic earned his bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Ohio Valley University in 2021.
Vasiljevic and his wife, Jaycie, have a son, Stefan.
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