Kentucky freshman Zvonimir Ivisic will transfer to Arkansas, becoming the first player to follow coach John Calipari to Fayetteville after Calipari's move from Kentucky. Ivisic, a 7-foot-2 center from Croatia, made this decision after meeting with the new head coach at Kentucky, Mark Pope. He cited Calipari's influence in his decision, emphasizing the opportunity to win a national championship and pursue a career in the NBA.

• Ivisic had an impressive debut with 13 points, five rebounds, two assists, three blocks, and two steals in his first college game.
• He averaged 5.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks in 15 games for Kentucky, with a 37.5% shooting accuracy from 3-point range.

• Ivisic's transfer marks the continued exodus of players from Kentucky, with five transferring out this spring, along with the loss of four 2024 commitments.
• Kentucky's 2024 commitments were ranked as the No. 2 recruiting class in the country.

Ivisic's decision to transfer to Arkansas underscores the impact of coaching changes on player movements and recruiting classes, highlighting the significant role of coaches in shaping college basketball dynamics.