Zak Irvin
{{Short description|American basketball player (born 1994)}}
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{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = Zak Irvin
| image = 20150303 Zak Irvin jumper.JPG
| image_size = 250
| caption = Irvin in 2015
| position = Shooting guard
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 6
| weight_lb = 215
| league = SLB
| team = Manchester Basketball
| number = 5
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|9|5}}
| birth_place = Fishers, Indiana, U.S.
| high_school = Hamilton Southeastern
(Fishers, Indiana)
| college = Michigan (2013–2017)
| draft_year = 2017
| career_start = 2017
| years1 = 2018
| team1 = Westchester Knicks
| years2 = 2018
| team2 = Metropolitanos de Mauricio Báez
| years3 = 2018
| team3 = Abejas de León
| years4 = 2018–2020
| team4 = Westchester Knicks
| years5 = 2020–2022
| team5 = Bank of Taiwan
| team6 = Grand Rapids Gold
| years7 = 2024
| team7 = Cañeros del Este
| years8 = 2025–present
| team8 = Manchester Basketball
| highlights =
- Regular Season MVP (2022)
- First-team Parade All-American (2013)
- Indiana Mr. Basketball (2013)
- Indiana Gatorade Player of the Year (2013)
}}
Zakarie Tyler Irvin (born September 5, 1994) is an American professional basketball player for the Manchester Basketball of the Super League Basketball (SLB). He played college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines.{{cite web |last=Neddenriep |first=Kyle |date=April 3, 2013 |title=Mr. Basketball: Hamilton Southeastern's Zak Irvin has gone from the junior varsity to No. 1 |url=http://www.indystar.com/article/20130403/SPORTS02/304030052/Mr-Basketball-Hamilton-Souteastern-s-Zak-Irvin-has-gone-from-JV-No-1 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130526074022/http://www.indystar.com/article/20130403/SPORTS02/304030052/Mr-Basketball-Hamilton-Souteastern-s-Zak-Irvin-has-gone-from-JV-No-1 |archive-date=May 26, 2013 |access-date=April 3, 2013 |work=Indy Star}} He earned the 2013 Indiana Mr. Basketball and Indiana Boys Basketball Gatorade Player of the Year while playing for Hamilton Southeastern High School. At Michigan, he was twice recognized as Big Ten Conference Freshman of the Week for the 2013–14 team, which won the 2013–14 Big Ten Conference regular-season championship outright. He was a 2015–16 Big Ten Conference men's basketball season All-Big Ten honorable mention honoree by the coaches and the media as well as a 2016 Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament All-Tournament Team selection as a junior. He was a 2016–17 Big Ten Conference men's basketball season All-Big Ten honorable mention honoree by the media as a senior as well as a 2017 Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament All-Tournament Team selection for the champion 2016–17 Wolverines. He led the Big Ten in minutes played as a senior and tied the Michigan record for career games played (142).
Early life
Irvin was born in Fishers, Indiana to Marcia and James Irvin on September 5, 1994.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/zak_irvin_847501.html|title=Zak Irvin 21|access-date=September 29, 2013|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=June 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170629205006/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/zak_irvin_847501.html|url-status=dead}} As a freshman at Hamilton Southeastern, Irvin played junior varsity basketball. June 13, 2011, was the first day that Michigan offered scholarships to the class of 2013. On July 31, 2011, Irvin announced his non-binding verbal commitment to Michigan. At the time, he was ranked 97th in the class of 2013 according to Rivals.com and 74th according to ESPN. Scout.com ranked him as the 22nd-best shooting guard.{{cite web |date=July 31, 2011 |title=Michigan basketball team adds Zak Irvin to 2013 recruiting class |url=https://www.annarbor.com/sports/um-basketball/michigan-basketball-team-adds-zak-irvin-to-2013-recruiting-class |access-date=August 8, 2023 |work=Ann Arbor News}} By the time of his commitment, he had scholarship offers from Purdue, Indiana, Baylor, Miami, Xavier, Tennessee, Illinois and Butler.{{cite web |last=Yuille |first=Sean |date=July 31, 2011 |title=Michigan Basketball Recruiting: Zak Irvin Commits |url=https://detroit.sbnation.com/michigan-wolverines/2011/7/31/2308075/michigan-basketball-recruiting-zak-irvin-commits |access-date=November 21, 2017 |publisher=SB Nation}} This commitment came one day before Derrick Walton joined Michigan's 2013 recruiting class.{{cite web|url=http://www.annarbor.com/sports/um-basketball/michigan-basketball-adds-another-top-100-recruit-for-2013-point-guard-derrick-walton/|title=Michigan basketball adds another top 100 recruit for 2013, point guard Derrick Walton|access-date=September 29, 2013|date=August 1, 2011|work=Ann Arbor News}} During the summer of 2012, Irvin jumped in the Rivals.com ranking from 68th to 31st in the national class of 2013.{{cite web |last=Burkhardt |first=Dylan |date=August 28, 2012 |title=Irvin, Walton rise in post-summer Rivals ranking update |url=http://www.umhoops.com/2012/08/28/irvin-walton-rise-in-post-summer-rivals-ranking-update/ |access-date=November 27, 2012 |publisher=UMHoops.com}} On November 16, 2012, Michigan men's basketball received a signed National Letter of Intent from the {{convert|6|ft|6|in|m|2|adj=on}} Irvin.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/111612aam.html|title=Michigan Inks Three Recruits to National Letters of Intent|access-date=November 26, 2012|date=November 16, 2012|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=November 29, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121129082927/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/111612aam.html|url-status=dead}} At Hamilton Southeastern High School, he earned 2013 Indiana Mr. Basketball and Parade All-American recognition.{{cite web|url=http://www.parade.com/14852/brianmclaughlin/meet-parades-2013-all-america-basketball-teams/|title=Meet PARADE's 2013 All-America Basketball Teams |access-date=May 19, 2013|date=May 18, 2013|work=Parade|last=McLaughlin|first=Brian}} As Indiana Mr. Basketball, he succeeded former teammate, Gary Harris, and the duo became the state's first back-to-back winners from the same high school. He was also named 2013 Indiana Boys Basketball Gatorade Player of the Year.{{cite web |last=Snyder |first=Mark |date=March 21, 2013 |title=Michigan Recruits Derrick Walton Jr., Zak Irvin Named Gatorade Players of the Year |url=http://www.usatodayhss.com/detroit/article/michigan-recruits-derrick-walton-jr-zak-irvin-named-gatorade-players-of-the-year--2013130321035 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927213510/http://www.usatodayhss.com/detroit/article/michigan-recruits-derrick-walton-jr-zak-irvin-named-gatorade-players-of-the-year--2013130321035 |archive-date=September 27, 2013 |access-date=September 25, 2013 |work=USA Today}} By the end of his high school career, he was ranked 24th by Rivals.{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130716060941/https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/rankings/rank-2752|archive-date=July 16, 2013|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/rankings/rank-2752|title=2013 Prospect Ranking: Rivals150 for the class of 2013|access-date=April 15, 2013|date=April 15, 2013|publisher=Rivals.com}}
{{College athlete recruit start|40=no|collapse=no|year=2013}}
{{College athlete recruit entry
| recruit = Zak Irvin
| position = SF
| hometown = Fishers, IN
| highschool = Hamilton Southeastern High School (IN)
| feet = 6
| inches = 6.25
| weight = 185
| 40 =
| commitdate = July 31, 2011
| scout stars = 4
| rivals stars = 5
| espn grade = 91
}}
{{College athlete recruit end
| year = 2013
| rivals ref title = Michigan 2013 Basketball Commitments
| scout ref title = 2013 Michigan Basketball Commits
| espn ref title = ESPN
| rivals school = michigan
| scout s = 162
| espn schoolid = 130
| scout overall = 51, 12 (SF)
| rivals overall = 24, 6 (SG)
| espn overall = 22, 6 (SF), 1 (IN)
| access-date = August 20, 2013
| bball = yes
}}
College
=Freshman year=
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Irvin joined a team that had just lost Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway Jr. to the 2013 NBA draft.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/062613aaa.html|title=Burke Chosen No. 9, Traded to Utah; Hardaway Taken by Knicks|access-date=June 28, 2013|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=July 1, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130701030619/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/062613aaa.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/062713aan.html|title=Burke, Hardaway Selected in First Round of NBA Draft|access-date=June 28, 2013|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=July 1, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130701030236/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/062713aan.html|url-status=dead}} The 2012–13 Wolverines had reached the championship game of the 2013 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, losing to Louisville.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=330980097|title=Louisville outlasts Michigan to win national championship|access-date=April 9, 2013|date=April 8, 2013|publisher=ESPN}} Prior to his freshman season, Sporting News named him the second best Big Ten Conference newcomer.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/090613aab.html|title=McGary Selected to Sporting News' Preseason All-America Team|access-date=September 7, 2013|date=September 6, 2013|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=September 15, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130915055952/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/090613aab.html|url-status=dead}} On November 8, the Wolverines opened the season against UMass Lowell. Michigan played six freshman and Irvin was one of five who came off the bench in his debut that night; he scored 10 points.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/110813aah.html|title=Postgame Notes: #7 Michigan 69, UMass Lowell 42|access-date=November 9, 2013|date=November 8, 2013|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=June 1, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140601141829/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/110813aah.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400509954|title=Mass Lowell 42 (0-1, 0-1 away); (7) Michigan 69 (1-0, 1-0 home)|access-date=November 9, 2013|date=November 8, 2013|publisher=ESPN}} When 2013–14 Wolverine team leading scorer Stauskas sat out the November 29 game against {{cbb link|2013|sex=men|team=[Coppin State Eagles|school=Coppin State University|title=Coppin State}}, Irvin posted 24 points on 9-for-13 field goal shooting, including 6-for-10 three point shooting as Michigan won in an 87–45 rout.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400506994|title=Freshman Irvin scores 24, No. 22 Michigan rolls|access-date=November 29, 2013|date=November 29, 2013|publisher=ESPN}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/112913aaa.html|title=Irvin's 24 Points Lead Michigan to Victory Over Coppin State|access-date=November 29, 2013|date=November 29, 2013|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=December 1, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131201030232/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/112913aaa.html|url-status=dead}} He was recognized on December 2, with a Big Ten Conference Freshman of the Week honor.{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120213aaa.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203011447/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120213aaa.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 3, 2013|title=Illinois and Michigan Earn Weekly Men's Basketball Honors|access-date=December 2, 2013|date=December 2, 2013|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=BigTen.org}} On December 21, he posted 12 points (on 4-for-8 three-point shooting) and 6 rebounds against Stanford.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400506577|title=Stanford 65 (8-3, 3-1 away); Michigan 68 (7-4, 6-2 home)|access-date=December 24, 2013|date=December 21, 2013|publisher=ESPN}} On December 23, he earned co-Freshman of the Week honors with Noah Vonleh from the Big Ten Conference.{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/122313aaa.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224093754/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/122313aaa.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 24, 2013|title=Michigan State, Indiana and Michigan Earn Weekly Men's Basketball Honors|access-date=December 24, 2013|date=December 23, 2013|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=BigTen.org}} Michigan clinched its first outright (unshared) Big Ten Conference championship since 1985–86.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400510056|title=No. 12 Michigan wins outright Big Ten title with rout of Illinois|access-date=March 5, 2014|date=March 4, 2014|publisher=ESPN|last=Mercer |first=David|agency=Associated Press}} The 2013–14 team advanced to the elite eight round of the 2014 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament before being eliminated by Kentucky.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400549857|title=(8) Kentucky 75 (28-10, 12-6 SEC); (2) Michigan 72 (28-9, 15-3 Big Ten)|access-date=March 31, 2014|date=March 30, 2014|publisher=ESPN}}
=Sophomore year=
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After coming off the bench in all 37 appearances as a freshman, Irvin started in the opening game of the season as a sophomore on November 15 for the 2014–15 team against {{cbb link|2014|sex=men|team=Hillsdale Chargers|school=Hillsdale College|title=Hillsdale}} and was one of three 20-point scorers for the team (along with Walton and Caris LeVert).{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400595362|title=No. 24 Michigan eases past Hillsdale 92-68|access-date=November 21, 2014|date=November 15, 2014|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/111514aaj.html|title=Postgame Notes: #24 Michigan 92, Hillsdale College 68|access-date=November 21, 2014|date=November 15, 2014|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=June 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170623001913/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/111514aaj.html|url-status=dead}} On December 22, 2014, Irvin posted a career high of seven rebounds and tied his career high with 3 assists against Coppin State.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/122214aag.html|title=Postgame Notes: Michigan 72, Coppin State 56|access-date=December 23, 2014|date=December 22, 2014|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=December 23, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141223074343/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/122214aag.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400595426|title=Michigan ends skid with 72-56 win over Coppin State|access-date=December 23, 2014|date=December 22, 2014|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}} On January 9, Irvin tallied a career high of nine rebounds against Penn State.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/010615aae.html|title=Postgame Notes: Michigan 73, Penn State 64|access-date=February 24, 2015|date=January 6, 2015|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400595448|title=Michigan holds off Penn State 73-64 with clutch free throws|access-date=February 24, 2015|date=January 6, 2015|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}} On January 27, Irvin recorded his first career double-double and the team's first of the year with 14 points and a career-high 12 rebounds as Michigan defeated Nebraska. He also tied a career high with 3 assists{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012715aab.html|title=Irvin Gets Double-Double; Bielfeldt Nears One as U-M Triumphs|access-date=January 28, 2015|date=January 27, 2015|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=January 28, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150128152758/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012715aab.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400595486|title=Michigan beats Nebraska 58-44|access-date=January 28, 2015|date=January 27, 2015|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012715aae.html|title=Postgame Notes: Michigan 58, Nebraska 44|access-date=January 28, 2015|date=January 27, 2015|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} On February 8, Irvin had a career-high 3 steals and season-high 23 points against Indiana.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400595507|title=Williams lifts Indiana over Michigan 70-67|access-date=February 23, 2015|date=February 8, 2015|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/020815aac.html|title=Postgame Notes: Indiana 70, Michigan 67|access-date=February 23, 2015|date=February 8, 2015|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}} On March 3 against Northwestern, Irvin posted his and the team's second double-double of the season in a double-overtime loss with a career-high 28 points and 11 rebounds. Irvin played a career-high 49 minutes in the game.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400595548|title=Demps, Olah lead Northwestern over Michigan 82-78 in 2OT|access-date=March 8, 2015|date=March 4, 2015|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/030415aae.html|title=Postgame Notes: Northwestern 82, Michigan 78 (2OT)|access-date=March 8, 2015|date=March 4, 2015|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=April 1, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150401155912/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/030415aae.html|url-status=dead}} On March 12, Irvin tallied 14 points and a career-high 6 assists against Illinois in the second round of the 2015 Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament to help Michigan extend its streak of opening round wins in the tournament to 9.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400767075|title=NCAA tourney hopes fade for Illinois as Michigan cruises to win|access-date=March 12, 2015|date=March 12, 2015|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031215aab.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150314154820/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031215aab.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 14, 2015|title=Michigan-Illinois Postgame Notes|access-date=March 12, 2015|date=March 12, 2015|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=BigTen.org}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031215aaa.html|title=Postgame Notes: Michigan 73, Illinois 55|access-date=March 12, 2015|date=March 12, 2015|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=March 15, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150315021458/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031215aaa.html|url-status=dead}} In the third round against Wisconsin, Irvin posted his third double-double of his career and of the season with 21 points and 11 rebounds.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031315aab.html|title=Postgame Notes: Wisconsin 71, Michigan 60|access-date=March 18, 2015|date=March 13, 2015|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=April 1, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150401074906/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031315aab.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400784915|title=Sam Dekker, Frank Kaminsky lead No. 6 Wisconsin past Michigan|access-date=March 13, 2015|date=March 13, 2015|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}
=Junior year=
On September 9, 2015, head coach John Beilein announced that Irvin would be sidelined for 6 to 8 weeks, but that he was expected to be available near the beginning of the season for the 2015–16 team.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/college-basketball/2015/09/09/michigan-basketball-zak-irvin-back-procedure|title=Michigan guard Zak Irvin (back procedure) out 6–to-8 weeks|access-date=September 10, 2015|date=September 9, 2015|magazine=Sports Illustrated}}{{cite web|url=http://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2015/09/09/back-procedure-to-sideline-michigan-guard-zak-irvin-6-8-weeks/|title=Back procedure to sideline Michigan guard Zak Irvin 6-8 weeks|access-date=September 10, 2015|date=September 9, 2015|publisher=NBC Sports|last=Johnson|first=Raphielle}} In preseason top 100 player rankings Irvin was unranked by ESPN and ranked 77 by NBC Sports.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/13991627|title=#CBBrank: College basketball's top 100 players|access-date=November 3, 2015|date=November 3, 2015|publisher=ESPN}}{{cite web|url=http://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2015/10/27/rankings-the-cbttop100-players-in-the-country/|title=Ranking the #CBTtop100 players in the country|access-date=November 3, 2015|date=October 27, 2015|publisher=NBC Sports|last=Dauser|first=Rob}} He did not appear in the November 13 season opener against {{cbb link|2015|sex=men|team=Northern Michigan Wildcats|school=Northern Michigan University|title=Northern Michigan}}.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400830619|title=No. 25 Michigan beats Division II Northern Michigan 70-44|access-date=November 14, 2015|date=November 13, 2015|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}} On November 16 against Elon, Irvin made his season debut with three assists and one rebound but went scoreless.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/111615aaa.html|title=U-M Finds Long-Range Success in Win over Elon|access-date=November 17, 2015|date=November 16, 2015|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=June 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170623001630/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/111615aaa.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400830621|title=Robinson shines for No. 24 Michigan in 88-68 win over Elon|access-date=November 17, 2015|date=November 16, 2015|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}} On November 20 against Xavier, Irvin made his first start of the season, posting seven points and one rebound.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/112115aab.html|title=U-M Suffers Season's First Setback Despite 29 Points from LeVert|access-date=November 21, 2015|date=November 21, 2015|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=November 21, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151121103700/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/112115aab.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400809399|title=Xavier in control in 2nd half, downs No. 24 Michigan 86-70|access-date=November 21, 2015|date=November 21, 2015|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}} On December 8, Michigan lost 82–58 to (#19 AP Poll/unranked Coaches Poll){{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120715aae.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151211084256/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/120715aae.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 11, 2015|title=Men's Basketball Score Central: Big Ten men's basketball schedules and scores for the week of Dec. 7-13|access-date=December 9, 2015|date=December 7, 2015|publisher=CBS Interactive|author=BigTen.org}} SMU despite 9 assists from Irvin.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=400830629|title=Michigan 58 (6-3, 1-1 away); (19) SMU 82 (7-0, 5-0 home)|access-date=December 9, 2015|date=December 8, 2015|publisher=ESPN}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/120815aaa.html|title=Michigan Dealt Defeat at No. 19 SMU|access-date=December 9, 2015|date=December 8, 2015|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=June 23, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170623001615/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/120815aaa.html|url-status=dead}} On January 12 with leading scorer LeVert sidelined, Michigan defeated (#3/#3){{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/011216aaa.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160121173056/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/011216aaa.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 21, 2016|title=Men's Basketball Score Central: Track the scores and schedules for all 14 Big Ten men's basketball teams for the week of Jan. 11-17, 2016|access-date=January 13, 2016|date=January 12, 2016|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=BigTen.org}} Maryland 70–67 behind a season-high and game-high 22 points from Irvin.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/011216aaa.html|title=Wolverines Stave Off No. 3 Terrapins|access-date=January 13, 2016|date=January 12, 2016|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=January 16, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160116062125/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/011216aaa.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400839366|title=Michigan holds on for 70-67 upset over No. 3 Maryland|access-date=January 13, 2016|date=January 12, 2016|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}} On January 20, Michigan defeated Minnesota 74–69 with Irvin's fourth career double-double (a 19-point, 11-rebound effort).{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012016aaa.html|title=Irvin's Double-Double, Walton's 22 Lift U-M to Win over Gophers|access-date=January 21, 2016|date=January 20, 2016|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=January 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160121215750/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012016aaa.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400839354|title=Michigan holds off upset-minded Minnesota 74-69|access-date=January 21, 2016|date=January 20, 2016|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}} On January 27, Irvin tied his career high with 12 rebounds as Michigan defeated Rutgers for the eighth time in eight all-time meetings against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012716aaa.html|title=U-M Utilizes Balanced Attack to Beat Rutgers|access-date=January 28, 2016|date=January 27, 2016|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=January 31, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160131061914/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/012716aaa.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400839379|title=Michigan keeps Rutgers winless in Big 10 with 68-57 victory|access-date=January 28, 2016|date=January 27, 2016|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}} On February 13, Michigan defeated (#18/16){{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/020916aac.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160214010700/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/020916aac.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 14, 2016|title=Men's Basketball Score Central: Track the scores and schedules for all 14 Big Ten men's basketball teams for the week of Feb. 8-15, 2016|access-date=February 15, 2016|date=February 13, 2016|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=BigTen.org}} Purdue, 61–56. Irvin scored 16 of his game-high 22 points in the second half, including a three-point shot and the go-ahead basket in the final three minutes as the Wolverines finished the game on an 11–0 scoring run after falling behind 56–50.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/021316aaa.html|title=U-M Wins Thriller against Purdue in Comeback Fashion|access-date=February 13, 2016|date=February 13, 2016|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=February 16, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216185010/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/021316aaa.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400839380|title=Michigan scores final 11 points to beat No. 18 Purdue 61-56|access-date=February 13, 2016|date=February 13, 2016|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}} On February 16, Irvin posted 15 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and two steals, becoming the 50th Wolverine to eclipse 1,000 career points.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/021616aac.html|title=Irvin Eclipses 1,000 Points, but U-M Falls at Ohio State|access-date=February 16, 2016|date=February 16, 2016|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=February 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160220000108/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/021616aac.html|url-status=dead}} Following the 2015–16 Big Ten season, he was listed as an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection by the coaches and the media.{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030716aad.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20161024080335/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030716aad.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 24, 2016|title=Big Ten Unveils Men's Basketball Postseason Honors on BTN: Michigan State's Valentine named Big Ten Player of the Year|access-date=March 8, 2016|date=March 7, 2016|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=BigTen.org}}{{cite web|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/big10/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/201516ABT.pdf|title=2015–16 All-Big Ten Men's Basketball Team|access-date=March 8, 2016|date=March 7, 2016|publisher=CSTV.com|archive-date=October 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006082756/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/big10/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/201516ABT.pdf|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030716aab.html|title=Walton, Irvin Garner All-Big Ten Conference Honors|access-date=March 8, 2016|date=March 7, 2016|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=March 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308123612/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030716aab.html|url-status=dead}}
On March 10, in Michigan's first game of the 2016 Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse against Northwestern, Irvin scored the game-winning overtime basket in front of his hometown crowd with 3.3 seconds left. Irvin, who grew up in nearby Fishers, Indiana, had 19 points and eight rebounds. The game marked his 100th career game with Michigan, becoming just the 64th Wolverine to reach the milestone.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031016aaa.html|title=Irvin Game-Winner Caps OT Victory over Northwestern|access-date=March 10, 2016|date=March 10, 2016|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=March 11, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311074448/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031016aaa.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com.au/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400870355|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311065925/http://www.espn.com.au/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400870355|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 11, 2016|title=Michigan trips Northwestern 72-70 in OT in Big Ten tourney|access-date=March 10, 2016|date=March 10, 2016|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031016aaa.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311074152/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031016aaa.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 11, 2016|title=Michigan trips Northwestern 72-70 in OT in Big Ten tourney|access-date=March 10, 2016|date=March 10, 2016|website=BigTen.org|agency=Associated Press}} The following day in the March 11, 2016, Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament quarterfinals Michigan upset of No. 1-seeded (#10/#10) Indiana. In the game, 2013 Indiana Mr. Basketball Irvin scored a team-high 17 points, marking the third time in only three wins against a nationally ranked conference foe that he led the team in scoring.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031116aae.html|title=U-M Upsets Top-Seeded IU on Chatman Buzzer-Beater|access-date=March 11, 2016|date=March 11, 2016|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=March 12, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312072502/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031116aae.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400870778|title=Chatman's late 3 sends Michigan past No. 10 Indiana 72-69|access-date=March 11, 2016|date=March 11, 2016|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}} Irvin was selected to the All-Tournament Team.{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031316aac.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20160719160921/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031316aac.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 19, 2016|title=2016 Big Ten Men's Basketball All-Tournament Team|access-date=March 14, 2016|date=March 13, 2016|website=BigTen.org|publisher=CBS Interactive}} On March 16 in the First Four round of the 2016 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, Michigan defeated Tulsa, 67–62, behind a team-high 16 points from Irvin, including a go-ahead three-point shot with 53 seconds left and late free throws.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031716aaa.html|title=Balanced Attack, Robinson Double-Double Lead U-M Past Tulsa|access-date=March 17, 2016|date=March 16, 2016|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=March 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160319234215/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/031716aaa.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400871283|title=Zak Irvin leads another late rally as Michigan beats Tulsa|access-date=March 17, 2016|date=March 16, 2016|publisher=ESPN|agency=Associated Press}}
=Senior year=
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He served as a co-captain with Derrick Walton.{{cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/team-meeting-sparks-michigan-as-irvin-and-walton-take-control/|title=Team meeting sparks Michigan as Irvin and Walton take control|access-date=March 8, 2017|date=January 15, 2017|work=CBS Sports|last=Shaw|first=Zach}} In the final four of the 2016 2K Sports Classic held at the Madison Square Garden on November 17 and 18, Irvin posted 16 points against Marquette in the semifinal{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/111816aaa.html|title=Big First Half Catapults U-M into 2K Classic Championship|access-date=November 18, 2016|date=November 17, 2016|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-date=November 18, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161118224158/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/111816aaa.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400915044|title=Irvin leads Michigan to double-digit win over Marquette|access-date=November 18, 2016|date=November 17, 2016|agency=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN}} and 16 against SMU to earn tournament MVP as Michigan won the tournament.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/111816aag.html|title=Wolverines Thump SMU to Take Home 2K Classic Title|access-date=November 19, 2016|date=November 18, 2016|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-date=November 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161119181937/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/111816aag.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400926410|title=Michigan goes long range to beat SMU|access-date=November 19, 2016|date=November 18, 2016|agency=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN}} Following the season, he was an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection by the media.{{cite web|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/big10/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/2016-17/misc_non_event/2016-17_All_Big_Ten_Honors.pdf|title=2016–17 All-Big Ten Men's Basketball Team|access-date=March 7, 2017|date=March 6, 2017|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=BigTen.org|archive-date=March 7, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170307123951/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/big10/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/2016-17/misc_non_event/2016-17_All_Big_Ten_Honors.pdf|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030617aad.html|title=Walton on All-B1G Second Team; Two Earn Honorable Mention|access-date=March 7, 2017|date=March 6, 2017|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=March 7, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170307124410/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030617aad.html|url-status=dead}} In the 2017 Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament championship game 71–56 victory over (#23/#24) Wisconsin, Irvin contributed 15 points for eighth-seeded Michigan.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400946284|title=Michigan shocks Wisconsin 71-56 to win Big Ten tournament|access-date=March 13, 2017|date=March 12, 2017|agency=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN}} During the Tournament, Irvin averaged 14.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.3 assist.{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/library/stats/mbb-tournament.pdf |title=2017 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament Statistics |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170313213648/http://www.bigten.org/library/stats/mbb-tournament.pdf |archive-date=March 13, 2017 |access-date=March 13, 2017 |date=March 12, 2017 |publisher=CBS Interactive |website=BigTen.org |url-status=dead }} After the tournament, he was named to the Big Ten tournament Team.{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031217aac.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170313130926/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/031217aac.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 13, 2017|title=All-Tournament Team: 2017 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament All-Tournament Team|access-date=March 13, 2017|date=March 12, 2017|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=BigTen.org}} The team reached the round of sixteen of the 2017 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/032317aaa.html|title=Michigan's Magic Ends with One-Point Loss to Ducks|access-date=March 24, 2017|date=March 23, 2017|website=MGoBlue.com|publisher=CBS Interactive|archive-date=March 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170324174057/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/032317aaa.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400947325|title=Michigan get last shot but fall short to Elite 8-bound Oregon|access-date=April 4, 2017|date=March 24, 2017|agency=Associated Press|publisher=ESPN}} Irvin finished first in minutes played (35.4) in the Big Ten for the season.{{cite web|url=http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/stats/2016-2017/confstat.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161110184630/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-baskbl/stats/2016-2017/confstat.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 10, 2016|title=2016–17 Big Ten Men's Basketball Statistics|access-date=March 27, 2017|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=BigTen.org}} He finished his career tied for first in career games played in school history (142), third in career three-point shots made (241) and fourth in career minutes played (4,225).{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/zak_irvin_847501.html|title=Zak Irvin 21|access-date=March 27, 2017|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com|archive-date=June 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170629205006/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/zak_irvin_847501.html|url-status=dead}} Irvin was one of five Big Ten players invited to participate in the annual Portsmouth Invitational Tournament for the top NCAA seniors (along with Bronson Koenig, Malcolm Hill, Marc Loving and Tai Webster).{{cite web|url=http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/041217aaa.html|title=Irvin Selected to Play in Portsmouth Invitational|access-date=May 4, 2017|date=April 12, 2017|publisher=CBS Interactive|website=MGoBlue.com}}
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Professional career
Following the season Irvin went undrafted in the 2017 NBA draft and signed to play with the Miami Heat for the 2017 NBA Summer League.{{cite web |last=Quinn |first=Brendan F. |date=June 23, 2017 |title=Zak Irvin reportedly joining Miami Heat for NBA Summer League |url=https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/2017/06/zak_irvin_to_reportedly_join_m.html |access-date=August 8, 2023 |website=MLive.com}}. Ultimately, Irvin signed with Victoria Libertas Pesaro of the Lega Basket Serie A (the Italian league) in July 2017.{{cite news |date=July 25, 2017 |title=Zak Irvin, nuova Ala della VL |language=it |work=Consultinvest Pesaro |url=http://www.victorialibertas.it/index.php/news/news-17-18/595-zak-irvin-nuova-ala-della-vl |access-date=July 22, 2017 |archive-date=October 26, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171026002041/http://www.victorialibertas.it/index.php/news/news-17-18/595-zak-irvin-nuova-ala-della-vl |url-status=dead }} Irvin left the team in mid-September.{{cite web|url=http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2017/09/ex-michigan_star_zak_irvin_abr.html|title=Ex-Michigan star Zak Irvin abruptly leaves his Italian pro team|access-date=November 17, 2017|date=September 19, 2017|website=MLive.com|last=McMann|first=Aaron}}
On December 26, 2017, Irvin joined the Israeli team Hapoel Eilat on a trial contract.{{cite web|url=http://basket.co.il/news.asp?id=17392|title=זאק אירווין ייבחן בהפועל "פתאל" אילת|access-date=December 26, 2017|date=December 26, 2017|website=basket.co.il|language=he}} He parted ways with Eilat before appearing in any game for them.{{cite web|url=http://www.sport5.co.il/articles.aspx?docId=266247|title=רכש מסקרן: גריפין במו"מ מתקדם עם אילת|access-date=January 25, 2017|date=January 25, 2017|website=Sport5.co.il|language=he}}
=Westchester Knicks (2018)=
On January 25, 2018, Irvin was acquired by the Westchester Knicks of the NBA G League.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/wcknicks/status/956608614051000322|title=@WCKnicks Status Update|access-date=January 26, 2018|date=January 25, 2018|publisher=Twitter|author=Westchester Knicks|author-link=Westchester Knicks}} On February 2, he debuted with a 10-point, 10-rebound double-double in a 107–93 victory against the Greensboro Swarm.{{cite web |date=February 2, 2018 |title=Knicks Nab Home Win Over Swarm |url=http://gleague.nba.com/games/20180202/GBOWES/ |url-status=dead |access-date=February 8, 2018 |work=NBA.com |archive-date=February 8, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180208124454/http://gleague.nba.com/games/20180202/GBOWES/ }}
=Dominican Republic (2018)=
On May 2, 2018, Irvin signed with Metropolitanos de Mauricio Báez of the Dominican Torneo de Baloncesto Superior (TBS).{{cite web|url=http://www.latinbasket.com/Dominican%20Republic/news/531360/Zack-Irvin-agreed-terms-with-Mauricio-Baez|title=Zack Irvin agreed terms with Mauricio Baez|access-date=May 5, 2018|date=May 2, 2018|work=LatinBasket.com|archive-date=May 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180506173507/http://www.latinbasket.com/Dominican%20Republic/news/531360/Zack-Irvin-agreed-terms-with-Mauricio-Baez|url-status=dead}}
=Mexico (2018)=
For the 2018–19 season, Irvin signed with the Abejas de León of the Mexican Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional.{{cite news |title=Abejas clava el aguijón a los Soles |url=https://www.lavozdelafrontera.com.mx/deportes/abejas-clava-el-aguijon-a-los-soles-2213057.html |access-date=November 4, 2018 |work=La Voz de la Frontera |date=October 22, 2018 |language=es}} He had 16 points and 9 rebounds in a loss to Aguacateros on November 3, 2018.{{cite news |title=DESASTROSO ÚLTIMO PERIODO DE ABEJAS DE LEÓN LE DA LA VICTORIA A AGUACATEROS |url=https://deportedigital.mx/desastroso-ultimo-periodo-de-abejas-de-leon-le-da-la-victoria-a-aguacateros |access-date=November 4, 2018 |work=DeporteDigital.mx |date=November 3, 2018 |language=es}}
=Return to Westchester (2018–2020)=
On December 6, 2018, Irvin re-signed with the Westchester Knicks.{{cite news |date=December 7, 2018 |title=Knicks Acquire Zak Irvin; Waive Buay Tuach |work=twitter.com |url=https://twitter.com/wcknicks/status/1070812977773887488 |access-date=August 8, 2023}} He was on the Knicks 2019 NBA Summer League roster.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/knicks/front-office-news/new-york-knicks-announce-2019-summer-league-roster|title=New York Knicks Announce 2019 Summer League Roster|access-date=July 3, 2019|date=July 2, 2019|work=NBA.com}} On October 17, 2019, Irvin signed with the New York Knicks,{{cite web |title=Knicks Sign Zak Irvin |url=https://www.nba.com/knicks/front-office-news/knicks-sign-zak-irvin |website=NBA.com |access-date=October 19, 2019 |date=October 17, 2019}} but was waived on October 18.{{cite tweet |user=NY_KnicksPR |number=1185226341693739008 |date=October 18, 2019 |title=Knicks waive guard Zak Irvin.}}
=Bank of Taiwan (2020–2022)=
Irvin played for the Bank of Taiwan of the Super Basketball League in Taiwan for 2020–21 season and 2021–22 season.{{cite web |title=台銀確定找小洋將 密西根大學厄文觀護盃後到 |url=https://sports.ettoday.net/news/1844470 |website=ETtoday運動雲 |access-date=January 30, 2025 |date=November 1, 2020}}{{cite web |title=艾爾文回鍋台銀 陳國維:大洋將鎖定205公分以上中鋒 |url=https://sports.ettoday.net/news/2079553 |website=ETtoday運動雲 |access-date=January 30, 2025 |date=September 14, 2021}}
=Maine Celtics (2022)=
On October 24, 2022, Irvin joined the Maine Celtics training camp roster.{{cite web|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/maine-celtics-select-two-in-g-league-draft-announce-training-camp-roster/n-5892371|title=Maine Celtics Select Two in G League Draft, Announce Training Camp Roster|date=October 24, 2022|access-date=October 24, 2022}} However, he did not make the opening-night roster.
=Grand Rapids Gold (2023–2024)=
=Cañeros del Este (2024)=
On June 13, 2024, Irvin signed with the Cañeros del Este of the Dominican Liga Nacional de Baloncesto.{{cite web|title=ZAK IRVIN COMPLETA LA NÓMINA DE REFUERZOS DE CAÑEROS DEL ESTE|url=https://canchalatina.com/2024/06/13/zak-irvin-completa-la-nomina-de-refuerzos-de-caneros-del-este/|website=CanchaLatina.com|date=June 13, 2024|access-date=June 14, 2024|language=Spanish}}
=Manchester Basketball (2025–present)=
See also
References
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External links
- [http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/zak_irvin_847501.html Michigan Wolverines bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170629205006/http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/zak_irvin_847501.html |date=June 29, 2017 }}
- [https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/66186 Stats] at ESPN
- [http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/players/playerpage/2104501/zak-irvin Stats] at CBS Sports
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