Late in the ycle, Coach Flynn Clayman and the High Point Panthers have added one of the most efficient front-court players in the transfer portal with the commitment of Filip Brankovic from UTRGV.
The Serbian big brings elite efficiency and a robust inside game along with a punishing body.
Brankovic arrives as a proven scorer around the basket, giving High Point another frontcourt weapon capable of converting high-percentage opportunities while strengthening the Panthers’ interior presence.
Player Overview
Position: Forward/Center
Height: 6’8”
Class: Senior
Scouting Breakdown
Elite Finisher
Brankovic understands where offense comes from.
He finishes through contact, scores around the rim, and consistently converts high-value opportunities.
His efficiency makes him an ideal target in pick-and-roll actions, cuts, and transition.
Physical Interior Presence
Strong and fundamentally sound, Brankovic embraces contact.
He battles for position, finishes through defenders, and gives High Point another reliable scoring option inside without requiring a high volume of touches.
Smart Offensive Player
Brankovic rarely forces difficult shots.
He plays within the offense, makes good decisions, and consistently takes advantage of defensive mistakes.
His patience allows possessions to develop naturally.
Reliable Rebounder
Every possession has to end somewhere.
Brankovic consistently attacks the defensive glass while providing additional second-chance opportunities on the offensive end.
His physicality should immediately strengthen High Point’s frontcourt rotation.
Fit at High Point
This feels like another seamless addition for Flynn Clayman.
High Point’s guards excel at creating paint touches and collapsing defenses.
Brankovic gives them another dependable finisher who can capitalize on those opportunities while providing rebounding and interior toughness.
His efficient style perfectly complements the Panthers’ up-tempo attack.
HPU Comparison
A blend of Juslin Bodo Bodo’s finishing ability and Owen Aquino’s offensive feel.
Efficient, physical, dependable.
Exactly the type of frontcourt player High Point has consistently valued.
Final Word
Filip Brankovic won’t need a high number of shots to make an impact.
He finishes possessions, rebounds, and plays winning basketball. He also is an elite free-throw shooter and with the Big South officiating could have a real boon from the charity stripe.
Most importantly he gives High Point another efficient interior piece capable of thriving within Flynn Clayman’s system. A great addition this late in the cycle after having to pivot away from the highly regarded Youssouf Traore due to visa concerns.