Jim Krivacs ( ;Johnson, Dave. "Preston reminds Krivacs of his dad, Donnie," Evansville (IN) Courier & Press, Sunday, April 1, 2007. Retrieved May 29, 2023. born ) is an American former college basketball player for the University of Texas at Austin.
Krivacs transferred to Texas from Auburn and was a three-year starter for the Longhorns under head coach Abe Lemons, beginning in Lemons' first year at Texas. He twice earned All-America honors—as a first-team All-America selection as a junior in 1978 and as a second-team selection in 1979. Krivacs led the Longhorns in scoring as a sophomore and junior and was second in scoring as a senior.2014–15 Texas Basketball Fact Book, p. 135 He scored an average of 22.0 points per game in 1978 and 19.5 points per game for his three-year Texas career.2014–15 Texas Basketball Fact Book, p. 114 His career point total and career scoring average remain eighth- and sixth-highest, respectively, in program history.2014–15 Texas Basketball Fact Book, p. 113-14
In 1978, Krivacs helped to lead Texas to a 26–5 overall record, a share of the Southwest Conference championship, the 1978 National Invitation Tournament championship, and a final ranking of No. 17 in the Associated Press Poll.2014–15 Texas Basketball Fact Book, p. 100 Along with teammate Ron Baxter, he was named co-MVP of the 1978 NIT. As a senior, Krivacs helped to lead the 1979 Longhorns to a 21–8 overall record, a share of the Southwest Conference championship for the second consecutive season, an appearance in the 1979 NCAA Tournament, and a No. 15 final ranking in the Coaches Poll. In 1979, he was the first Texas men's basketball player to receive recognition as a first-team Academic All-American.2014–15 Texas Basketball Fact Book, p. 139 Krivacs was selected in the sixth round of the 1979 NBA draft by the Kansas City Kings.2014–15 Texas Basketball Fact Book, p. 147
Krivacs later became a sports agent whose clients included Don Mattingly, Tino Martinez and Fred McGriff.Curry, Jack. "Martinez, With Cone, Atop Yanks' Wish List," The New York Times, Thursday, December 7, 1995. Retrieved May 29, 2023."McGriff Is the Richest Padre Ever: First baseman agrees to four-year, $15.25-million deal," Los Angeles Times, Thursday, February 14, 1991. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
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