European Star Commits to Play Basketball at Syracuse

Mark Morano Mahmutovic, a 6-foot-7 shooting guard, will join the Orange next season.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 6:04pm

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European basketball star Mark Morano Mahmutovic has agreed to play at Syracuse University next season, according to a report from Jonathan Givony of Draft Express. Mahmutovic is a prolific scorer who has been on the radar of many American college basketball programs.

Why it matters

Syracuse's men's basketball program has landed a highly touted international prospect, which could help bolster their roster and competitiveness in the upcoming season. Mahmutovic's commitment is seen as a major recruiting win for the Orange.

The details

Mahmutovic, a 6-foot-7 shooting guard, has been drawing interest from numerous American college basketball programs. According to Givony, 'Everybody wanted him' due to his scoring ability and potential to make an immediate impact at the collegiate level.

  • Mahmutovic has agreed to play at Syracuse University next season.

The players

Mark Morano Mahmutovic

A European basketball star and a 6-foot-7 shooting guard who has agreed to play for Syracuse University next season.

Jonathan Givony

An analyst for Draft Express who reported on Mahmutovic's commitment to Syracuse.

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What they’re saying

“It's a great pickup for them.”

— Jonathan Givony, Draft Express Analyst

The takeaway

Syracuse's ability to land a highly touted international prospect like Mahmutovic demonstrates the program's continued ability to attract top-tier talent and compete at a high level in college basketball.