Illinois center Zvonimir Ivisic highlights defensive focus this offseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 2:46 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
BasketballIllinois basketball center Zvonimir Ivisic, standing at 7-foot-2, emphasizes his defensive mindset as the season approaches. Last year, he led the team with an average of 1.9 blocks, ranking fourth nationally in block percentage. His twin brother, Tomislav Ivisic, also aims to improve defensively, focusing on hip mobility and agility training during the offseason. Tomislav acknowledged the importance of enhancing his defensive skills to provide more versatility in plays. Both players are set to continue their training and prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Zvonimir Ivisic averaged 1.9 blocks last season.
- •Tomislav Ivisic aims to enhance his defensive versatility.
- •Training includes hip mobility and strength work.
- •The Ivisic brothers are focusing on defensive improvements.
- 2:46 PMYahoo Sports — Good Morning, Illini Nation: Emphasizing defense
"Aug. 2—Zvonimir Ivisic is considered the more defensive minded of Illinois' twin centers. For a reason. The 7-foot-2 Croatian averaged a team-high 1.9 blocks last season, and his block percentage ranked fourth nationally, per Bart Torvik, behind only Virginia's Ugonna Onyenso, Seton Hall's Najai Hines and Charleston's Chol Machot. That's not to say Tomislav Ivisic didn't contribute ...
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