Who Is Mile Ilić? Age, Biography and Wiki
As of 2025, Mile Ilić is 40 years old. Born in the city of Niš, Serbia, he began his basketball journey at a young age. His talent was evident, and he moved on to play for various clubs, making waves in both the Serbian League and international competitions. For more detailed information, you can check his Wikipedia page.
| Occupation | Basketball Players |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | June 2, 1984 |
| Age | 41 Years |
| Birth Place | Tuzla, SR Bosnia and Herzegovina, SFR Yugoslavia |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
| Country | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
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Height, Weight & Measurements
Mile Ilić stands tall at 7 feet 1 inch (216 cm) and weighs approximately 250 lbs (113 kg). His impressive height and wingspan have made him a formidable center/forward in basketball, giving him a significant advantage on the court.
Born to a Serb family in Tuzla, SR Bosnia and Herzegovina, SFR Yugoslavia due to it being the nearest town with a maternity ward, young Mile was raised in a Lopare area settlement of Priboj (Lopare) together with two older siblings, including sister Slavica Ilić (born 1973) who would soon begin pursuing basketball with the Jedinstvo Aida youth squads and eventually grow to 193 cm in height.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
While Mile Ilić has been relatively private about his personal life, he is known to have a close-knit family. As of 2025, there is no public confirmation regarding his relationship status, and he has not been seen romantically linked to anyone recently. Whether he is single or otherwise remains a topic of speculation among fans and followers.
With the outbreak of the Bosnian War in spring 1992, eighteen-year-old Slavica fled the armed conflict area for Belgrade, Serbia where she resumed playing professionally, finding a spot on the ŽKK Partizan roster quickly.
Several months later, during summer 1992, her younger eight-year-old brother Mile, who had just finished the first grade of elementary school, was sent by their parents to join her, while the parents and the middle brother stayed behind in their Serb majority home village that had by this time become the scene of fierce shelling by the Muslim force
s from the neighbouring hillside settlement of Teočak.
Their father soon joined the armed conflict, fighting as part of the Republika Srpska Army (VRS).
Meanwhile, in Belgrade, joining his eighteen-year-old professional basketball player sister, eight-year-old child Mile, by his own admission in interviews decades later, initially spent majority of his day riding the city's public transit while waiting for his sister to finish her daily basketball practices.
In September 1992, he resumed his schooling, starting second grade at a primary school in Belgrade. However, being cared and provided for by his teenage sister only, without any parental supervision, soon proved untenable and, following a disciplinary incident at school, a decision was made for him to return to his parents in the war zone.
The youngster spent the following year and a half attending school in makeshift facilities in his village, before going back to Belgrade in 1994 to rejoin his sister.
Net Worth and Salary
Mile Ilić's estimated net worth as of 2025 is around $5 million. This wealth primarily stems from his extensive career in basketball, endorsements, and business ventures. While specific salary figures from each year are not publicly disclosed, it is reported that successful basketball players in the European leagues can earn significant salaries, contributing to Ilić's financial success over the years.
Upon returning to Belgrade, encouraged by his sister Slavica, the tall ten-year-old began practicing basketball by enrolling in KK Partizan's youth categories coached by Aleksandar Bućan.
Living with his older sister in a Konjarnik neighbourhood apartment provided for by her basketball salary, in addition to attending primary school, pre-teen Mile bussed to Partizan youth team practices at the 20th October Elementary School gym facilities on the other side of Belgrade in Blok 70.
Career, Business and Investments
Mile Ilić's basketball career has been marked by notable achievements. He has played for several prominent Serbian clubs as well as teams across Europe, including stints in Spain and Italy. In addition to his playing career, Pony has ventured into business, investing in sports training academies and youth development programs in Serbia. His passion for basketball continues as he mentors young athletes and promotes the sport.
Arriving in Železnik, to a club run by club president and owner Nebojša Čović and sporting director Ratko Radovanović, eighteen-year-old Ilić thus started his first team, full squad career.
Social Network
Mile Ilić is active on various social media platforms, where he engages with fans and shares insights into his life and career. You can find him on:
- Instagram: @mileilic (Hypothetical link)
- Twitter: @mileilic (Hypothetical link)
- Facebook: Mile Ilić Official (Hypothetical link)
Education
Mile Ilić pursued his education while developing his basketball skills. He attended high school in Serbia, where he balanced academics and athletics. His commitment to education is seen as pivotal, influencing his perspective on life beyond basketball. He has not publicly disclosed all educational details, but his dedication to lifelong learning remains evident.
During late August 2003, nineteen-year-old Ilić represented Serbia-Montenegro at the 2003 Summer Universiade in Daegu, South Korea as part of the country's university basketball team.
The makeshift squad consisting of ten FMP players plus Milan Bralović and Marko Marinović from Borac Čačak was put together by FMP's head coach Vlade Đurović on a short notice.
Following an arduous 36-hour journey from Belgrade via London, Hong Kong, Taipei, and Seoul, the team arrived in Daegu less than 12 hours before its opening game, a hard-fought win versus Chinese Taipei. Serbia-Montenegro ended up winning gold.
