Two Serbians adjust to life, basketball far from home:
“Nikola Obradovic and Milos Bogetic recently made the transition from the former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to the United States as Penn State’s little-known freshman basketball recruits.
“Obradovic and Bogetic are getting a taste of everything college has to offer, like the local State College Wal-Mart. Their first time in the store was exciting, as it would be for anyone who has not experienced the wonders of a department store — especially one with a self-checkout system.
“‘It’s something different for us,’ said Obradovic.
“Their shopping trip was fulfilling but nothing beat Bogetic’s favorite purchase — his much needed soccer ball. Both expressed their love for soccer, and rank it first on their list of favorite sports. But most likely, the two won’t have much time to do anything outside of basketball and school. …”