This was a back-and-forth game between LSU and Arkansas. After Arkansas’ last game against Alabama—where Ivisic put up 27 points, hit five threes, and stuffed the stat sheet—I knew I had to tune in. Arkansas pulled away from LSU and secured a 70-58 victory. Let’s break it down.

Right from the start, Ivisic made an impact on both ends of the floor, blocking shots on defense and scoring for his team. His rim protection stood out, as he rejected multiple shots, including an impressive recovery block. He also showcased his shooting ability, knocking down a three off a screen. On the very next possession, he blocked a shot and then set up a wide-open teammate for three—though the shot didn’t fall. That sequence really caught my attention in the first half.

In the second half, Ivisic continued to display his skill set, facilitating for teammates off screens and hitting threes in pick-and-pop situations. There’s no doubt he has a smooth shooting touch and elite shot-blocking ability. However, there are still areas where he needs to improve.

At 7’2”, Ivisic’s combination of rim protection and three-point shooting is intriguing. That said, he struggles around the rim and in the post. Most notably, his rebounding is below average for a seven-footer. He also made some poor decisions with the ball, including putting it on the floor in traffic off pick-and-roll actions, which led to a turnover. I’ll continue watching film and reassessing my evaluation as the season progresses.