Gannon University Athletics

Malinic is expected to compete for playing time at forward as a true freshman in 2013-14.

High School: Played for head coach Matthew Perry at Morgan County (Ky.) High School … named a Kentucky vs. Virginia All-Star … earned East Kentucky All-Star honors … named 62nd District MVP … landed a spot on the All-62nd District Team … named to the All-Mountain Basketball honorable-mention squad … averaged 14 points and 16 rebounds per game … helped Morgan County win the 62nd District championship, advancing to the region championship tournament … finished 22-8 overall, 16-4 in the region and 8-1 in district action … named Morgan County Algebra II Student of the Year.

Personal: Communication Arts major … has one brother … is the son of Marija and Zvezdan.