IU basketball’s Aleksa Ristic records double-double as Serbia beats Ukraine, 75-61

Incoming Indiana University basketball guard Aleksa Ristic delivered another strong performance during the FIBA U20 Eurobasket in Heraklion, Greece. Playing for Serbia in the round of 16 against Ukraine on Wednesday, the 6-foot-4 guard recorded 12 points and 11 assists, contributing significantly to Serbia's 75-61 victory.

Ristic also registered one steal and one block during his 31 minutes on the court, though he committed four turnovers. Serbia improved its tournament record to 4-0 with the win and advanced to the quarterfinals, where they will face Spain on Thursday.

Offensively, Ristic shot 4-for-11 from the field, including 2-for-5 from beyond the three-point line. He was perfect from the free-throw line, making both of his attempts. Serbia outscored Ukraine by 13 points while Ristic was playing.

Through four games at the tournament in Greece, Ristic is averaging 13.3 points and 7.8 assists in 30 minutes per game. He has been efficient from the foul line, making 11 of his 13 free-throw attempts.

The 19-year-old Serbian is expected to join the IU basketball roster after the conclusion of the FIBA U20 Eurobasket tournament, which wraps up this Sunday.