John Calipari Gets Major News on 7-Foot College Basketball Recruit
John Calipari Gets Major News on 7-Foot College Basketball Recruit originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
John Calipari started a new chapter of his college basketball coaching career last season, serving as the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks.
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After a legendary run with the Kentucky Wildcats from 2009 to 2024, Calipari took over another national brand in hopes of bringing a championship to the college basketball program.
Last season at Arkansas, Calipari led the team to the NCAA Tournament, where they found unexpected success early in the postseason.
They began the tournament with a win over Kansas, the preseason No. 1 team in the nation, and followed that with a victory over St. John's, the Big East champions, before losing to Texas 85-82 in round 16.
After the season, Calipari and his staff set their eyes on bulking up the roster to make a deeper tournament run and compete for a national title.
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On Thursday, the Razorbacks received a commitment from 7-foot center Elmir Dzafic.
"NEWS: Bosnian center Elmir Dzafic has committed to Arkansas, agent Misko Raznatovic told ESPN. The 19-year-old 7-footer played for KK Bosna Sarajevo in the Adriatic League 2nd division this season," ESPN's draft analyst Jonathan Givony reported.
Dzafic recently played in the U18 European Championship Division, where he averaged 13.2 points, 10.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game.
During his time with KK Bosna in the Adriatic League 2nd Division, Dzafic posted 2.2 points and 1.2 rebounds per game.
Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari pulls forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44).Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Last season, the Arkansas Razorbacks posted a 22-14 record, reaching the regional semifinals in the NCAA Tournament for the second time in three years.
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As they head into a new year, the Razorbacks will be courting one of the most talented rosters in the country, including former five-star prospect Kartner Knox.
They're also bringing in one of the most talented transfers in the country, Malique Ewin from Florida State, and a top point guard in Darius Acuff.
Related: Former Five-Star Leaves John Calipari After Freshman Season at Arkansas
Related: Former Five-Star Sends Parting Message to John Calipari After Freshman Season
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
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