CROATIAN CENTER COMMITS TO ILLINOIS
Illinois added to their 2024 recruiting class this week with the news the Croatian center Tomislav Ivisic has committed to the program. The 7’1” big man is the brother of Arkansas’ Zvonimir Ivisic.
Ivisic’s twin brother, Zvonimir, previously played for Kentucky where he was coached by assistant Orlando Antigua. Antigua joined the Illini coaching staff this offseason, with the new hire pivotal in landing Tomislav.
Ivisic is a 20 year old big man currently playing for SC Derby in the ABA League. So far this season he’s averaged 7.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game while shooting 40.6% from three.
“Tomislav is the modern day 5-man who fits right into our style play as a big who can space the floor,” said Illinois head coach Brad Underwood. “He can play in pick and rolls, is an elite passer, and can step out in space and shoot threes. He also is a very good rim protector. Tomislav has played a lot of high-level basketball against older, established competition. That experience has made a tremendous impact on his development, and we are excited to add someone with his skill and versatility to our program.”
Even though the Croatian big man will be 21 by the time the season begins he will still retain all four years of eligibility.