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Ivisic Twins Dominating: Illinois' 7-Foot Duo
21 Jan
Summary
- Ivisic twins, standing at 7-foot-2 and 7-foot-1, provide a unique 7-footer presence.
- Zvonimir Ivisic's recent 18-point performance boosted Illinois' win streak.
- Illinois faces Maryland, whose player David Coit scored 43 points recently.
No. 11 Illinois, currently riding a seven-game winning streak, is led by the formidable presence of twins Zvonimir and Tomislav Ivisic. These 7-foot-2 and 7-foot-1 brothers from Croatia offer coach Brad Underwood a rare advantage: a skilled 7-footer always on the court.
Starter Tomislav contributes 10.5 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Zvonimir, a transfer from Kentucky and Arkansas, adds 8.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks off the bench. Zvonimir recently delivered a standout 18-point, nine-rebound performance, contributing to the twins' combined season-high 28 points and 16 rebounds in a win.
The Illini, now 15-3, face Maryland (8-10) in Champaign. They might be without guard Kylan Boswell due to a hand fracture and potentially Andrej Stojakovic, who scored his 1,000th career point but limped off recently.
Maryland, looking to rebound from a recent loss, will aim to contain Illinois' offense while relying on David Coit, who recently scored 43 points, including nine three-pointers, against Penn State.
