Sucurovic Adds Depth at Middle Blocker
05/09/25 | Women's Volleyball
Iva Sucurovic was named Best Middle Blocker at the 2024 U23 European Championships.
EUGENE, Ore. – Oregon volleyball head coach Trent Kersten has added to the Ducks' roster with the addition of middle blocker Iva Šucurovic. She has prior playing experience with the Serbian national team and was named Best Middle Blocker at the 2024 U23 European Championships.
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"We're excited to welcome Iva to Oregon Volleyball," Kersten said. "As a middle blocker, she brings size, quickness and an instinctive feel to the position. She has competed at a high level internationally but what sets her apart is her genuine curiosity and drive to keep learning. Iva is eager to grow in every area of her game, and we believe she'll thrive in our environment and develop into a key contributor for the Ducks."
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Iva Šucurovic
6-3 | Middle Blocker
Zrenjanin, Serbia (OK Železnicar Lajkovac)
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Sucurovic earned a roster spot with the Serbian national senior team that played in the 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) and also competed in the 2023-24 European Champions League. Along with Best Middle Blocker accolades, Sucurovic led Serbia to silver at the 2024 U23 European Championships.
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Her collection of tournament medals also includes gold from the 2021 U19 Balkan Championships and a silver at the 2022 U21 European Championships. Sucurovic also helped her OK Železnicar Lajkovac club to a Serbian league title this past season.
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Sucurovic is the Ducks' second roster addition this week, joining All-Big Ten selection Valentina Vaulet who was announced Wednesday. Overall, Kersten and staff have added eight newcomers over the past two weeks. The group of new Ducks also includes Marlee Arrington, Alanah Clemente, Jillian McCarty, Holley McFadden, Sophia Meyers and Maria Tabacuks.
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For more news and information about Oregon Volleyball, follow @OregonVB on Instagram and X, and @OregonVolleyball on Facebook.
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"We're excited to welcome Iva to Oregon Volleyball," Kersten said. "As a middle blocker, she brings size, quickness and an instinctive feel to the position. She has competed at a high level internationally but what sets her apart is her genuine curiosity and drive to keep learning. Iva is eager to grow in every area of her game, and we believe she'll thrive in our environment and develop into a key contributor for the Ducks."
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Iva Šucurovic
6-3 | Middle Blocker
Zrenjanin, Serbia (OK Železnicar Lajkovac)
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Sucurovic earned a roster spot with the Serbian national senior team that played in the 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) and also competed in the 2023-24 European Champions League. Along with Best Middle Blocker accolades, Sucurovic led Serbia to silver at the 2024 U23 European Championships.
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Her collection of tournament medals also includes gold from the 2021 U19 Balkan Championships and a silver at the 2022 U21 European Championships. Sucurovic also helped her OK Železnicar Lajkovac club to a Serbian league title this past season.
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Sucurovic is the Ducks' second roster addition this week, joining All-Big Ten selection Valentina Vaulet who was announced Wednesday. Overall, Kersten and staff have added eight newcomers over the past two weeks. The group of new Ducks also includes Marlee Arrington, Alanah Clemente, Jillian McCarty, Holley McFadden, Sophia Meyers and Maria Tabacuks.
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For more news and information about Oregon Volleyball, follow @OregonVB on Instagram and X, and @OregonVolleyball on Facebook.
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