Zvonimir Ivisic re-enters the transfer portal

Arkansas' Adou Thiero, DJ Wagner, and Zvonimir Ivisic during the Kentucky game - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

Big Z is jumping back in the portal after one season in Fayetteville. Zvonimir Ivisic, who started his career at Kentucky before transferring to Arkansas following John Calipari’s departure, will explore his options for a third consecutive offseason.

After averaging 8.5 points and 4.3 rebounds per contest as a sophomore, Ivisic has returned to the portal and immediately becomes one of the more intriguing frontcourt names available this cycle.

On3’s Joe Tipton had the scoop.

NEWS: Arkansas’ Zvonimir Ivisic is entering the transfer portal, source told @On3sports.

Big Z, a 7-foot-2 sophomore center, averaged 8.5 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. https://t.co/UzBt04jNvA pic.twitter.com/7oDn8brvyw
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) March 31, 2025

Ivisic had 16 games of double figures, including three scoring 20-plus — highlighted by a 27-point, seven-rebound, three-block, three-steal effort against Alabama back in February. He finished the season, though, combining for just two points in four games, fitting considering his rollercoaster-ride of a role in Fayetteville with eight games of single-digit minutes played.

He averaged 5.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 11.7 minutes per contest as a freshman at Kentucky.

Get the On3 Top 10 to your inbox every morning

By clicking "Subscribe to Newsletter", I agree to On3's Privacy Notice, Terms, and use of my personal information described therein.

Could Big Z find his way back to Lexington with an obvious fit under Mark Pope in terms of playing style? He was certainly a fan favorite in blue and white. How about joining his brother, Tomislav, at Illinois with Orlando Antigua? That seems like a layup, too. Either way, Ivisic will have plenty of options in the portal as he looks for a fresh start with a new coaching staff as a junior.

Want more coverage of the Cats? Join KSR+

KSR has been delivering UK Sports news in the most ridiculous manner for almost two decades. Now, you can get even more coverage of the Cats with KSR+. In the middle of an exciting Kentucky basketball season, now is the perfect time to join our online community. Subscribe now for premium articles, in-depth scouting reports, inside intel, bonus recruiting coverage, and access to KSBoard, our message board featuring thousands of Kentucky fans around the globe. Come join the club.