Mihajlo Andric: Just having the chance to work with Dusko Vujosevic was incredible

Life at Breogán and this season

Mihajlo Andric started the season in Spain on a short-term tryout, but he quickly proved his value and earned a contract extension that keeps him with Breogán for another year. He says the club environment has been positive, the coaching staff great to work with, and the whole situation felt natural when it came time to agree on the new deal. He also confirmed that Aleksandar Aranitovic will remain with the team next season.

Individually, Andric has had a strong campaign. He’s averaging around 9 points and a couple of rebounds per game, and he’s been extremely efficient from three — one of the top shooters in the league on a solid volume of attempts. While he’s proud of his personal output, there’s a touch of disappointment that the team didn’t achieve more collectively. Still, getting so close to the playoffs exceeded many expectations.

Arriving in Lugo on a trial deal could have made for a tricky adjustment, but Andric says the transition was smooth. He came in with low expectations, stayed focused on training and fitness, and when offers appeared elsewhere he and his family decided Breogán was the best fit. The city, club atmosphere and relationship with the coach all helped him settle quickly.

Partizan roots, Dusko Vujosevic and the tough years

Andric’s career began in Partizan’s youth system and breaking into the senior team was a dream come true. He speaks highly of Dusko Vujosevic, crediting him for a unique coaching approach and a demanding training culture that prepared him for the pro level. Working with Vujosevic left a lasting impression — Andric says he’s never seen basketball taught quite the same way.

That period wasn’t without hardship. After Vujosevic left, Andric experienced some of the club’s hardest years: financial problems, roster turnover, coaching changes and poor results. A significant injury sidelined him for more than a year, turning what was expected to be a short recovery into a long, difficult process. Returning to play while the club was unstable made that stretch especially painful.

These days Partizan’s situation is very different — they’re an established EuroLeague side with a long-term license — and Andric still follows the team. He thinks injuries to key players affected their season and believes continuity in roster and coaching is crucial to push further in Europe. He noted that the EuroLeague is brutally competitive and consistent success there takes time and stability.

Reflecting on his own journey, Andric appreciates how those early lessons and setbacks shaped him. From youth development to hard times and now finding a good fit in Spain, he’s found a balance between individual progress and team goals as he heads into the next season.