Ivan Njegovan stands out in a crowd.
Well, stands above a crowd might be a more accurate descriptor for the 7-foot-1 Croatian center Jake Diebler spent his final scholarship on for his first Ohio State basketball roster in 2024-25. It's not just his height that separates him, however, it's also his ability to shoot and pass like few other humans of his stature can.
"I love Ivan's skill," Diebler said. "Obviously, as you guys see, he's big and his size is legit. And I think as he's adjusting more and more to the pace we're playing at — which has been different for him but he's picking it up — I think we're going to continue to see his opportunity grow.