Makitan making immediate impact for Bobcats in opening games

The 2026-27 Ohio men’s basketball roster is one of the most unique in program history. The Bobcats brought in nine new players this offseason, including four international additions with professional experience.

That understandably left some Ohio fans with more questions and concerns than usual, given the unknown nature of what head coach Jeff Boals had constructed over the offseason. But at the same time, it gave fans reason to be excited.

Dusan Makitan was one of those heralded international additions, with experience playing in the professional ranks of his home country, Bosnia & Herzegovina. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged a double-double and profiled as another big post player alongside…