Ivan Njegovan returns to Ohio State for junior basketball season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 9:01 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
Ivan Njegovan, a 7-foot-2 center from Croatia, returns to Ohio State for the 2026-27 season. After playing in 30 games last season, averaging 2.6 points and 3.0 rebounds, he looks to solidify his role as a backup center, potentially starting early in the season. Ohio State begins its season on November 2 against BYU in Salt Lake City, with Njegovan expected to contribute off the bench for 8-10 minutes per game.
- •Njegovan played for Croatian clubs before joining Ohio State.
- •He averaged 6.1 points and 6.6 rebounds at the U20 European Championship.
- •The Buckeyes open their season against BYU on November 2.
- •Njegovan's best career game came against Mount St. Mary’s last season.
- 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Ohio State men’s basketball player preview: Ivan Njegovan
"Ivan Njegovan returns to Ohio State as a third-year player and an experienced big in a crowded room
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