Butler basketball and first-year coach Ronald Nored continue to tap into its international pipeline, signing Croatian forward Marko Maric, per Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress.
Maric is an 18-year-old, 7-foot forward who averaged 9.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game while shooting 37% from 3 for Novi Zagreb of the Croatia Prva Liga, a second division league in Croatia.
Maric becomes Butler‘s third international signee joining Serbian forward Asim Djulovic and Finnish guard/forward Samu Adler. Maric and Djulovic are both represented by agent Misko Raznatovic. Maric is Butler‘s 14th player, leaving one roster spot open.
Maric is a 7-footer, but he is not a center. Maric is a perimeter player with surprising athleticism, fluidity and shooting ability. Maric runs the floor well, can handle the ball and looks to finish through contact with dunks. Maric definitely needs to add strength, but he gives Butler a stretch four with loads of untapped potential. Maric may not be an immediate contributor, but his combination of size and skills make him an intriguing long-term project for the Bulldogs.
Marko Maric highlights 2026-27 Butler basketball roster
Maric is Butler’s ninth commit and 14th confirmed player joining returners Jackson and Jones, center Kevin Ndzie, forward Bryson Cardinal and guard Ethan McComb, along with newcomers Djulovic, Adler Mississippi transfer Eduardo Klafke, Florida Gulf Coast transfer Jordan Ellerbee, Kansas transfer Samis Calderon, Anderson and incoming freshmen Herly Brutus and Noblesville guard Baron Walker.
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