Kentucky fans will always remember Big Z’s introduction to college basketball.
After finally being ruled eligible during Cal’s last year in Lexington, Zvonimir Ivisic exploded onto the Rupp Arena floor against Georgia with one of the wildest debuts in recent memory: 13 points, 5 rebounds, 3 blocks, 2 assists and 2 steals in just 16 minutes. He dropped a behind-the-back dime to Antonio Reeves for a three. He went 4-for-4 from deep in the first half. It felt like a unicorn had landed in Lexington.
7’2 Freshman Zvonimir Ivisic Made his College Debut today for the 2024 Champ frontrunners today vs Georgia..13 PTS (5-7 FG, 3-4 3PT)5 REBS2 AST2 STLS3 BLKSHow we feeling bout his game after seeing his debut????? pic.twitter.com/CRspZeRcpj
— Frankie Vision (@Frankie_Vision) January 21, 2024
But there was always a catch: the technicals. Hanging on the rim, chirping, leaning into being a full-on menace, it was all part of the Big Z experience…