INDIANAPOLIS - IU Indianapolis head men's basketball coach Ben Howlett announced the signing of Lav Cvetkovic' on Tuesday (July 22), as well as the addition of non-scholarship freshman Garrett Sever to both join the program for the upcoming season. Cvetkovic', a 6-foot-7 forward, played the past two seasons at UVA Wise, making 57 appearances and 46 starts. Sever comes to IU Indy from Hilliard Bradley (Ohio) High School where he was a four-year letterwinner. 

"Lav's a guy we're excited to have in the program. He's a big guy, but shoots it really well from the perimeter. He's a legit 6-foot-7 that'll cause problems for opposing defenses with his ability to face up and shoot the ball," Howlett said. "He knows how to play the right way and is going to fit in really well in our system. He immediately makes us better.

"Garrett is a guy who's going to show up and work his tail off each and every day. He's a good sized guard and brings a physical toughness to the position. He's going to push guys in practice and continue to push for opportunities to make an impact on the program."

Below is a rundown of Cvetkovic' and Sever's achievements. 

Lav Cvetkovic' / 6-foot-7 / Forward / Novi Sad, Serbia / UVA Wise
-Played 57 games with 46 starts the past two seasons, averaging 11.6 points and 4.5 rebounds per game while shooting 43 percent from the floor
-Connected on 97 threes the past two seasons
-Scored in double-digits 30 times in two years with eight games of 20-or-more and a career-high of 25 points twice
-Began his collegiate career at Collin County Community College, earning back-to-back All-NTJCAA honors
-Was a two-time 6A First Team All-State and All-Conference performer in high school at Spring Creek (Texas) Academy

Garrett Sever / 6-foot-3 / Guard / Hilliard, Ohio / Hilliard Bradley
-Named Second Team All-Ohio Capital Conference (OCC) his senior season
-Three-time All-District 11 honoree, helping Hilliard Bradley to a pair of district titles
-Named MVP of the Ohio Valley Hoops Classic his senior season
-Played AAU with Midwest Basketball Club