Filip Jović plans to enter the transfer portal after one season on the Plains, according to On3.
The freshman averaged 6.3 points and four rebounds per game in his first season playing in the United States.
The Serbian native’s move to the portal is “being driven by his agent, who believes Filip Jović is worth around $2 million,” per Justin Hokanson of On3 on the site’s message board. He added that the figure does not align with how Auburn views his market value.
The 6-foot-9 forward stepped up for Auburn in the National Invitation Tournament in the absence of big man KeShawn Murphy. Earning the start in all five postseason games, Jović averaged 11.4 points and five rebounds per game.
Filip Jović (38) dunks against Tulsa in Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind on April 5, 2026.
The Tigers landed Jović last May as the No. 198 overall player in the 2025 class, according to Rivals.
After Auburn's NIT semifinal victory over Illinois State, Steven Pearl praised the freshman.
“Filip is continuing to get better each and every day,” he said.
Auburn forward Filip Jovic fights for a loose ball against Kentucky at Neville Arena on Feb 21, 2026.
Jović, who began his career overseas, was gearing up to be a valuable returning piece for the Tigers. Auburn will now look to fill its void with the transfer portal officially open.
The forward will have three years of eligibility remaining at his next school.
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