Tomislav Ivisic is a Croatian basketball player who plays as a center for the Illinois Fighting Illini men’s basketball team. Born on August 9, 2003, in Vodice, Croatia, he stands 7 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 230 pounds.
Before joining Illinois in 2024, Ivisic played professionally for SC Derby in Montenegro from 2020 to 2024. He has also represented Croatia in international competitions.
In his sophomore season with Illinois (2024–2025), Ivisic led the team in rebounding with an average of 7.7 rebounds per game and ranked second in scoring with 12.8 points per game. He also averaged 2.2 assists per game and had a field goal percentage of 49.7%. Ivisic achieved 10 double-doubles during the season, tying for fourth in the Big Ten Conference. He scored in double figures 19 times, including four games with over 20 points.
Throughout the season, Ivisic faced health challenges, including an ankle injury and illnesses such as mononucleosis and the flu, which led to missed games and practices. Despite these setbacks, he earned an honorable mention from the media in the Big Ten awards.
In the 2025 NCAA Tournament, Ivisic continued to make significant contributions. In the first-round game against Xavier, he played 32 minutes, scoring 20 points with 10 rebounds and one assist. In the second-round game against Kentucky, he added 19 points, six rebounds, and three assists.
Ivisic’s performance has garnered attention from NBA scouts. He is recognized as a double-double threat with strong rebounding skills and a good passing ability for his size. While not primarily a rim protector, his presence in the paint is impactful.