The New Jersey Nets have assigned rookie center Mile Ilic to their NBA Development League affiliate, the Colorado 14ers.  Ilic is the first player assigned by the Nets to the D-League.

Ilic, a 7?2? center from Serbia, was the second round (43rd overall) pick of the Nets in the 2005 NBA Draft.  He has appeared in five games this season, totaling six minutes of action.  Ilic is the 19th NBA player assigned to the D-League this season.