2024-25 Women's Basketball Roster

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6 Manuela Piljevic

  • Position Guard
  • Height 5-10
  • Class Freshman
  • Highschool Holy Spirit College (Wollongong, Australia)
  • Hometown Cordeaux Heights, Australia

Biography

2024-25

  • America East Commissioner’s Honor Roll
  • Appeared in seven games
  • Made her collegiate debut against RPI (Nov. 27)
  • Averaged 0.3 ppg with a .500 FG% and added one steal 
 

Before UAlbany

  • Holy Spirit College
  • Serbia Junior National Team
    • Played one year in 2024
  • Club - Sutherland Sharks
    • Played four years for Jake Reus (two) and Adam Marjoram (two)
    • 2022: Sharks Rookie of the Year
    • 2021: Sharks U18G Coach’s Award
 

Personal

  • Manuela “Mani” Piljevic is the daughter of Branka and Dejan Piljevic
  • Has two siblings, Alexei and Elena
  • Born in Wollongong, NSW, Australia
  • Calls Cordeaux Heights, NSW, Australia home
  • Intends to major in business
  • Enjoys swimming, going to the beach, and walking outdoors
  • Coaches junior basketball teams at home, including a U14 girls representative team
  • Is the first person in her family to go to college
 

Why did you choose UAlbany?

I chose UAlbany because of the strong basketball program led by a supportive coaching staff. The culture and values of the team made it a good fit as well as the academic opportunities and programs offered.
 

Mullen on Piljevic

Manuela is a terrific three-point shooter and consistently finishes at the basket. Her long frame and high motor are a great fit in our pressure defense.

Statistics

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