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Returning to Buckeyes Njegovan will return to Ohio State for his junior season, the program announced.

Impact Njegovan will run it back with Ohio State as a junior. The 7-foot-2 center played a small role in 2025-26, averaging 2.6 points and 3.0 rebounds, but he'll look to see his role expand in Columbus next year. Njegovan should feasibly compete for a starting role.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs five boards in loss Njegovan recorded four points (2-3 FG) and five rebounds over 14 minutes during Saturday's 70-66 loss to Virginia.

Impact Njegovan was more efficient in the pain than usual in the loss to the Cavaliers, logging his best rebound total since January. The sophomore big man has struggled to cement himself as the backup center for the Buckeyes so far this season, but he continues to get minutes as a secondary option.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

John Mobley Jr. scores 25 to lead Ohio State over Penn State 84-78

John Mobley Jr. scored 25 points to help Ohio State hold off Penn State 84-78

JANUARY 27 • Associated Press

Remains quiet across 25 minutes Njegovan had four points (2-4 FG), six rebounds, two assists and one block in 25 minutes during Sunday's 81-74 loss to Washington.

Impact Coming into Sunday's clash with Washington, Njegovan was averaging just 9.2 minutes. The sophomore center played the most he has in his entire career in the loss to Washington, and was still held in check. He wasn't that assertive, attempting just four shots, though he did pull down six rebounds, matching a career-high in that department. Still, don't expect a big-time outing from Njegovan any time soon.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

John Mobley Jr. scores season-high 26 and Ohio State beats Mount St. Mary's 113-60

John Mobley Jr. scored a season-high 26 points, Devin Royal added 17 and Ohio State concluded its six-game homestand with a 113-60 victory over Mount St. Mary’s

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Solid in extended minutes Njegovan posted five points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block in 16 minutes during Thursday's 91-58 victory over Western Michigan.

Impact Njegovan was averaging just 9.8 minutes prior to Ohio State's tilt with Western Michigan on Thursday night, but in a blowout win, the Buckeyes managed to get an extended look at their sophomore center. He was active on the glass with six boards and one block, which is likely his primary prerogative at 7-foot-2.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Snags six rebounds in win Njegovan totaled four points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one steal over 13 minutes during Thursday's 83-64 win over Penn State.

Impact Njegovan got involved during Thursday's rout of the Nittany Lions, chipping in four points, six rebounds and a steal in the contest. The 7-foot-1 freshman has appeared in 13 games this season, averaging 2.1 points and 1.9 rebounds on 5.8 minutes per game. Njegovan is unlikely to see an expanded role barring injury, but he has made the most of his limited playing time.

JANUARY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

First collegiate points Njegovan racked up seven points (3-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and two rebounds in four minutes during Tuesday's 80-30 victory over Evansville.

Impact Njegovan converted on all three looks from the field, notching seven points and two rebounds across just four minutes of action Tuesday. The 7-foot-1 freshman has seen the court in two games this season, averaging 3.5 points and 1.5 rebounds on four minutes per game. Njegovan is unlikely to get consistent playing time without numerous injuries ahead of him and is a likely redshirt candidate this season.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE