Basketball
Illinois Basketball Center Tomislav Ivisic still awaiting full clearance
Illinois basketball may have to wait to have their likely starting center.

Illinois basketball is still awaiting full clearance for their big man. Credit to Illini Inquirer’s Joey Wagner for initially putting this story together, however, Brad Underwood provided a brief update on Ivisic during Big Ten Media Day. Underwood stated that the big man is still “going through the process” and that “we accomplish some things and then we wait some more.” Meaning that the Illini are still awaiting full clearance. The first exhibition vs. Ole Miss is about 24 days away, so that is something to keep an eye on.
Of note, Ivisic’s older brother, Zvonimir, went through a very drawn-out timeline while at Kentucky. Zvonimir did not make his college debut until January 20th. Hopefully, Tomislav is able to be cleared by the NCAA sooner than that, however, it does seem likely that Ivisic may miss a game to start the season.
Next man up for the Illini
Luckily, the Illini are relatively prepared. Though Ivisic would have to play quite a role, Illinois basketball still has some very capable big men. Morez Johnson Jr. and Carey Booth are both athletic big men who can easily slide in at the five spots. Additionally, graduate transfer Ben Humrichous is 6 foot 9 and could play a “small-ball five” for the Illini. Given the number of newcomers, developing chemistry will be key to starting the season. Hopefully, the Illini’s likely starting center is available sooner rather than later.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for reading Armchair Illini. We at Armchair Illini are proudly sponsored by Uncle Fluffy’s Beard Company, the top specialty boutique for homemade beard balms and oils in the state of Illinois. Check out the vast array of Organic products here to keep your facial hair healthy, tame, and smelling great!
For feedback, questions, concerns, or to apply for a writing position, please email our Publisher at alexkyi13@gmail.com. Please use our Seatgeek code for $20 off your purchase on Seatgeek.com: ARMCHAIRILLINOIS. It is because of your support that we have become one of the fastest-growing Illinois media outlets around!
-
Basketball7 days ago
Ty Rodgers Injury update from Illini basketball coach Brad Underwood
-
Football7 days ago
Illinois Football News: Xavier Scott to Miss Significant Time
-
Basketball7 days ago
Illinois basketball has their first day of practice for the 2025-2026 season
-
Basketball6 days ago
Illinois basketball to play exhibition with defending national Champions Florida Gators
-
Football7 days ago
Illinois Football Injury Week 5 Update: The Good and Bad News
-
Football7 days ago
Where Illinois Football Fell in Recent Postseason Projections
-
Basketball5 days ago
How Illinois basketball will make major adjustments defensively
-
Basketball5 days ago
Top-50 Shooting Guard Adam Oumiddoch Schedules Visit with Illinois Basketball