Zvonimir Ivisic is in University of Kentucky student directory

Is a resolution coming for Croatian forward Zvonimir Ivisic in his attempt to play for John Calipari and the Kentucky basketball program? Things are trending in the right direction.

Ivisic is officially in the University of Kentucky student directory, multiple sources tell KSR, a sign that his admissions hurdles have been cleared. The 7-foot-2 standout had been awaiting clearance from the school regarding an English proficiency exam that previously withheld him from enrolling and receiving a student visa.

Ivisic, a native of Vitez, Croatia, announced his commitment to Kentucky on August 1 and signed with the program two weeks later.

“Big Z is a dynamic and modern big who has guard-like skills but can make a major impact around the rim,” Calipari said. “Defensively, he is an elite shot blocker who moves well for being 7-foot-2 and can impact the game from the outside-in because of his ability to make 3s. As excited as he is to play for us, I’m just as excited to have the opportunity to coach him. We can’t wait to get him to campus to get integrated with our team and our culture.”

The versatile big man averaged 11.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.4 blocks per game in the FIBA U20 European Championship. He also averaged 5.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game playing for SC Derby in the Adriatic League.

“I decided to come to Kentucky because it is the best spot in the U.S. for talented basketball players,” Ivišić said. “Coach Calipari is a Hall of Fame coach that has helped more players get to the NBA than anyone else.”

Ivisic joins fellow freshmen Aaron Bradshaw, Jordan Burks, Rob Dillingham, Justin Edwards, Joey Hart, Reed Sheppard and D.J. Wagner, along with graduate transfer Tre Mitchell, as new additions for the Wildcats. Antonio Reeves, Adou Thiero and Ugonna Onyenso make up the returning pieces from last year’s rotation.

Is Big Z officially free?