Ivan Matlekovic is officially a Tar Heel! 🐏🔥
A transfer from High Point, Matlekovic is a 7’0, 245 center from Sisak, Croatia. Averaged 2.6 pts, 1.8 reb and 75% FG in limited minutes last season.
📌 Snapshot: Ivan Matleković
A 6’11” (listed at ~7’0″), 245-pound center originally from Sisak, Croatia .
Played just five games at High Point during the 2024–25 season, appearing in only 31 total minutes before January 11, scoring 13 points, grabbing 9 rebounds and having 4 blocks — most production came in a game against NAIA opponent Carolina University .
Averaged 2.6 ppg, 1.8 rpg, and 75.0% field goal percentage in that limited playing time .
Prior to his college career, played professionally for HAKK Mladost in Croatia, averaging 5.9 points and 5.1 rebounds per game, and has experience with Croatia’s national team programs .
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🎥 Watch: His Commitment to UNC
This highlight video captures his official commitment announcement and provides footage and commentary on his fit within the UNC program.
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🔍 What It Means for Carolina
Roster Depth: Matleković joins the 2025–26 UNC roster as the seventh transfer portal commit, signaling UNC’s priority on frontcourt depth and development potential .
Youth & Upside: At just a sophomore transfer and with prior professional and international experience, UNC sees him as a project with upside rather than an immediate starter.
Role Fit: Given his efficiency (75% FG) in limited minutes and size, he projects as a rotational backup center—someone who can provide energy and interior size, especially in blowout or defensive frontcourt situations.
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✅ Summary Table
Attribute Details
Height / Weight 6′11″ (~7′0″), 245 lbs
From Sisak, Croatia
High Point 2024‑25 2.6 ppg, 1.8 rpg, 75% FG in 31 min
Pre-College 5.9 ppg / 5.1 rpg in Croatia
Role at UNC Depth at center, high-upside project
