DAVID MIRKOVIC #0 - FORWARD - ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI
13.4  PPG  •
7.8  RPG  •
2.6  APG 
#0 - FORWARD - ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI
13.4 PPG
7.8 RPG
2.6 APG
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Illinois' ab-tastic training room photo already shows David Mirkovic back with the team Illinois basketball was dealt a big blow earlier in the week when the news dropped that David Mirkovic suffered a foot injury that ultimatel...
3 DAYS AGO • WRITINGILLINI.COM
Illinois star David Mirkovic undergoing surgery in potential injury blow Illinois men’s basketball might have just lost one of its best players for a significant period of time just months before the season tips o...
4 DAYS AGO • NYPOST.COM
Breaking Down David Mirkovic's Best-Case Recovery Timeline Early reports have indicated a quick road to recovery for Mirkovic, so how might he and the Illini be affected by a short absence?
4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM
Illinois suffers massive blow as star David Mirkovic undergoes foot surgery Illinois basketball suffered a massive preseason blow after star forward David Mirkovic underwent surgery on his injured left foot.
4 DAYS AGO • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM
David Mirkovic's social media post should bring more comfort after injury update The Illinois basketball world was shocked to hear news of the injury David Mirkovic sustained during summer workouts. It was announced on th...
5 DAYS AGO • WRITINGILLINI.COM
David Mirkovic Undergoes Surgery: What Is Illinois' Next Step? With David Mirkovic having undergone surgery on his left foot Tuesday, how do the Illini move forward without him?
5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM
David Mirkovic injury update: Illinois star undergoes foot surgery, return undetermined Illinois star David Mirkovic underwent surgery after suffering a foot injury in practice on July 31, the program announced Aug. 4.
5 DAYS AGO • USATODAY.COM
Heart-wrenching David Mirkovic surgery news comes with silver lining for Illinois Illinois fans were dealt shocking news in the middle of their Tuesday workday. The Illinois basketball social media page posted a photo stat...
5 DAYS AGO • WRITINGILLINI.COM
Undergoes left foot surgery Mirkovic underwent successful left foot surgery Tuesday after sustaining an injury during a workout in Champaign on July 31.
Impact Mirkovic is expected to make a full recovery and should be ready for the start of the 2026-27 season in early November. The forward should play a key role for Illinois this upcoming season after averaging 13.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game while shooting 37.5 percent from three-point range as a freshman. If he's not able to open the season in his regular starting role, look for Zvonimir Ivisic and potentially Jake Davis to see more minutes.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Big Ten Power Forward 2026-27 Power Rankings: Does David Mirkovic Stand Alone? Mirkovic enters 2026-27 as one of the best players in college basketball, but is there anyone who can challenge him as the Big Ten's top pow...
JULY 30 • SI.COM
Top 10 Big Ten Returners for 2026-27: Which Illinois Players Made the Cut? The Illini have an elite cast of returners, but so do some other Big Ten squads. Where did David Mirkovic and Andrej Stojakovic fall on this...
JULY 10 • SI.COM
Brad Underwood Offers Take on David Mirkovic Passing on National Team Underwood offered his opinion on why Mirkovic stayed in Champaign instead of playing for his national team and gave insight on Mirkovic's of...
JULY 3 • SI.COM
Why David Mirkovic Will Be Illinois' Most Valuable Player in 2026-27 The Illini's greatest strength may be their balance, but someone has to lead the charge – and we believe it will be Mirkovic
JUNE 29 • SI.COM
Illinois gets massive boost as David Mirkovic returns and keeps national title hopes alive Brad Underwood got some great news from one of his members of the Final Four team.
APRIL 15 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM
Social Media Reacts to David Mirkovic's Return to Illinois Mirkovic declared Wednesday that he will return to Champaign for his sophomore season, and Illini fans wasted no time celebrating across soc...
APRIL 15 • SI.COM
Returning for sophomore season Mirkovic is returning to Illinois for his sophomore season, Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Mirkovic will run it back with the Illini after a very successful freshman campaign. The 6-foot-9 forward was not only a starter in all but one game, but he also averaged 13.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists on a Final Four squad. He'll look to be an even more dominant leader of Illinois' frontcourt in his sophomore year.
APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE
David Mirkovic 2026 NCAA tournament highlights
APRIL 5 • YOUTUBE

UConn and Illinois square off in the Final 4

The No. 7 UConn Huskies and No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini square off in the NCAA Tournament Final Four
APRIL 4 • Associated Press

UConn and Illinois meet in the Final 4

The No. 7 UConn Huskies and No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini meet in the NCAA Tournament Final Four
APRIL 3 • Associated Press

What makes you a pro? At the Final Four, that question is bubbling up once again

The NCAA is grappling with the blurred lines between amateur and professional sports
APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Big men, bigger lineups: how length, size got Illinois, UConn, Arizona, Michigan to the Final Four

Big men and bigger lineups have been standout factors for the teams that have reached the Final Four
APRIL 2 • Associated Press
Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic can dunk, they just haven't yet Illinois's Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic have become quite the duo during the NCAA Tournament, but there's one part of their game we've n...
APRIL 2 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

Illinois' defense, net efficiency of top seeds Michigan and Arizona stand out entering Final Four

Michigan and Arizona boast elite efficiency metrics as the two No. 1 seeds to reach the Final Four
MARCH 30 • Associated Press
David Mirkovic celebrates Illinois' Final Four berth with Texas accessory David Mirkovic, from Montenegro, was sporting a cowboy hat in the locker room after Illinois defeated Iowa in the Elite Eight.
MARCH 29 • USATODAY.COM
Incredible video of David Mirkovic after Elite 8 win shows just how much it means to Illini Illinois freshman forward David Mirkovic couldn't contain his emotions after the Fighting Illini beat the Iowa Hawkeyes to advance to the Fi...
MARCH 29 • WRITINGILLINI.COM
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