Nikola Dragovic was free on bail following an arrest for allegedly fighting
LOS ANGELES -- UCLA basketball player Nikola Dragovic pleaded not guilty Monday to a felony assault charge of knocking a man into a glass case after a concert.
The 22-year-old senior from Serbia was suspended for two games after he and a friend were each charged last month with one count of assault.
Authorities say the friend, Aleksandar Stanisic, was involved in a dispute with another man and his girlfriend during a concert in Hollywood.
Dragovic is accused of rushing the victim and knocking him into a glass display.
"This is an unfortunate situation for Nikola," coach Ben Howland said. "Our staff and players will do what we can to help him during this time."
Dragovic was also arrested a year ago following a run-in with an ex-girlfriend. No charges were filed.
Dragovic, free on $30,000 bail, is due back in court Feb. 1.
The 22-year-old senior from Serbia was suspended for two games after he and a friend were each charged last month with one count of assault.
Authorities say the friend, Aleksandar Stanisic, was involved in a dispute with another man and his girlfriend during a concert in Hollywood.
Dragovic is accused of rushing the victim and knocking him into a glass display.
"This is an unfortunate situation for Nikola," coach Ben Howland said. "Our staff and players will do what we can to help him during this time."
Dragovic was also arrested a year ago following a run-in with an ex-girlfriend. No charges were filed.
Dragovic, free on $30,000 bail, is due back in court Feb. 1.
