St. Norbert College

Career: Three Varsity letters

2025: Saw time in 9 sets recording 8 kills, 3 blocks, and 2 service aces. Team captain.

2024: Recorded 2 kills and 2 blocks in 4 total sets played.

2023: Appeared in 9 sets through season totaling 4 kills and 4 blocks.

Before SNC: Two-time letter winner at Loyola Academy appearing in two state tournaments and earning one IHSA regional championship. Played club volleyball for Sky High under coach Miguel De La Rosa.

Personal: Intended major is Economics with a Business Administration minor. Son of Zoki Mandic. Has one sister, Sofia. Birthdate is Mar. 10.

Coach Bryant on Zlatkovic...
"Though he didn't see a ton of court time in 2024, I truly believe that Niko should a ton of improvement over the year. He continues to impress in the practice gym and is a major leader for the team in the weightroom. Now, as an upperclassman, Niko has an opportunity to find other ways to be a leader for our program. His teammates respect the effort he puts in and we will need him to continue pushing everyone to be the best versions of themselves both on and off the court."

For fun:
Favorite food - Steak

Favorite musical artist - Blake Shelton

Favorite vacation spot - Serbia

Interesting fact - Has been to 10 major league stadiums and hopes to, someday, visit them all

Non-essential item he couldn't live without - St. Michael medallion gifted to him from his uncles