Kentucky Wildcats basketball has received a significant boost with the NCAA clearing freshman Zvonimir Ivisic for play. Ivisic, a highly-touted 7-foot-2 center from Croatia, had been awaiting eligibility confirmation, which has now been granted ahead of Kentucky's game against Georgia. The University of Kentucky, UK Athletics staff, and the NCAA were thanked by Mitch Barnhart for their efforts in resolving the eligibility issue. The clearance of 'Big Z' has been anticipated by fans and commentators alike, with Aaron Torres of Aaron Torres Pod expressing relief and happiness for the player, who is now officially free to join the Wildcats on the court.
Big news for Kentucky basketball … https://t.co/0W448kZsas
Said on Friday's @AaronTorresPod that I expected for Kentucky freshman Zvonimir Ivisic to be cleared soon - and it is official today. More than anything - just happy for the kid. He's been through enough. It's time to let him play. Big Z, officially freed 🙌🙌 https://t.co/FtPX120f3V
HUGE news https://t.co/5tPwyxOcWG
Kentucky freshman Zvonimir Ivisic is officially eligible to play for the Wildcats. Highly-touted 7-foot-2 center from Croatia. https://t.co/F8Qt19y0Ji
BREAKING: Big Z is free. #Kentucky finally gains eligibility for Zvonimir Ivisic ahead of todays game with Georgia #BBN @WHAS11 https://t.co/FJMR9zKh7o
Big Z finally has been cleared to play for Kentucky this season. https://t.co/GhHrwN5tuL
We’re happy to share that @zvonimir_ivisic is eligible to play. Want to thank everyone at the @universityofky, our @UKAthletics staff and the @NCAA for working through this. Exciting time for @UKCoachCalipari, @KentuckyMBB and #BBN. Go Big Blue! https://t.co/q7sJn0Mb7D
Hearing good news is likely coming on the UK Basketball front…
New on @AaronTorresPod YouTube: The NCAA *still* hasn't cleared star Kentucky recruit Zvonimir Ivisic. What's going on? What's taking so long? And why I think it happens soon. DIVE IN ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/Kk1OIqOhtN