Ogi Vasiljevic

Ogi Vasiljevic joined the University of South Alabama men’s basketball staff in May 2025 as Assistant Coach and Director of Basketball Operations. He arrived in Mobile following four successful seasons at Life University, an NAIA member of the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC). Vasiljevic began his tenure with the Running Eagles as a graduate assistant before being promoted to assistant coach, a position he held for three seasons. During his time at Life, he helped guide the program to three consecutive 20-win seasons, highlighted by an SSAC Tournament Championship and a trip to the NAIA National Tournament Round of 16 in 2024–25. He also played a significant role in the development of NAIA First-Team All-American Chaze Harris. Prior to Life University, Vasiljevic launched his coaching career at his alma mater, Ohio Valley University, serving as an assistant coach during the 2020–21 season. Before transitioning into coaching, he enjoyed a successful collegiate playing career. He began at the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith, contributing to two Heartland Conference Championships and two NCAA Division II National Tournament appearances, before transferring to Ohio Valley where he averaged 12 points per game over two seasons. Internationally, Vasiljevic represented Serbia in the EuroBasket U16 Championship, earning silver and bronze medals, and was selected to participate in the prestigious Michael Jordan Brand Classic Camp in London. A native of Loznica, Serbia, he earned his degree in Business Administration from Ohio Valley University in 2021.