NBA Draft Scouting Report: Kentucky's Zvonimir Ivisic

Scouting Report: Zvonimir Ivisic

Contents

1. Prospect Profile
2. Highlights 
3. Draft Projection 
4. 2024 Big Board

Zvonimir Ivisic 

Center | Kentucky 

Height: 7'3” | Weight: 220 lbs 

2024 Draft Age: 20.87 

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Prospect Profile

Rather than being a traditional center, which would be common for a player of his size, Ivisic has the upside to space the floor with a pure outside shot. He’s not the most consistent shooter from deep, but there’s no question he has what it takes to emerge as a perimeter threat in the NBA. He needs to learn to process the game at a higher level moving forward too, as Ivisic can sometimes be turnover prone. He doesn’t need to develop into a playmaker to carve out a role at the next level, but at minimum he needs to be able to take care of the ball.

On the defensive end, Ivisic has the length to be a solid rim protector and naturally takes up a lot of space. Despite being such a large athlete, the Croatian big also athletic which assists in his ability to defend at a high level. It’s unclear whether he will be quick enough to defend modern forwards at the next level, or strong enough to adequately take on dominant centers, but the upside is certainly there. Some prospects at his age and height can be extremely skinny, but Ivisic has a solid frame.

For several years, now he's been on NBA radars and will now make the leap. He really made a name for himself in 2019 on Croatia’s U16 Euro Championship team. Ivisic withdrew from 2022 and 2023 NBA Drafts, but continued to show improvement. Whether it’s a draft-and-stash situation or he becomes a G League project, Ivisic could really become a solid contributor if he can get stronger and more consistent from deep. 

Highlights 

Draft Projection 

Potential Second-Round Pick in 2024 NBA Draft.

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2024 Big Board

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