Mihailo Petrovic - College Basketball News & Rumors

What's the Solution to Illinois' Mihailo Petrovic Problem – Or is There One? Petrovic was expected to be the starter this year, but he has instead played scarcely. What's the next step for Illinois?

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • SI.COM

Stojakovic scores 24 points, No. 13 Illinois beats Texas Rio Grande Valley 87-73

Andrej Stojakovic scored 24 points for his fourth 20-point performance in five games, leading No. 13 Illinois to an 87-73 victory over Texas Rio Grande Valley

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Illinois' Injury Woes Continuing to Trend in the Right Direction Mihailo Petrovic, Tomislav Ivisic and Brandon Lee appear to be nearly recovered, per head coach Brad Underwood

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • SI.COM

Available vs. Crimson Tide Petrovic (hamstring) is Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com for Illinois' clash with Alabama on Wednesday.

Impact Petrovic has yet to play this season, but the guard appears slated to return in a massive showdown with Alabama. He figures to man the point guard spot for Illinois, and figures to be an extremely impactful player after playing with KK Mega Basket in Serbia.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ramping up in practice Petrovic (hamstring) is ramping up in practice and could be available for Illinois' tilt with Alabama on Wednesday, per Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com.

Impact "Mihailo has had a couple good days here in practice, so we'll see what that looks like with his ability to play on Wednesday," head coach Brad Underwood told reporters. Petrovic has yet to play this season as he battles a hamstring injury, which can typically be tender and not always the easiest to come back from. However, his increased participation in practice is clearly a good sign for Wednesday against the Crimson Tide.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Updates for Mihailo Petrovic, Brandon Lee Ahead of Illinois-Colgate What more do we know about the Illini injury situation, if anything, as they head into Friday's game against the Raiders?

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • SI.COM

Not ready to return yet Petrovic (hamstring) is not ready to return yet, according to head coach Brad Underwood, per Glenn Kinley of WCIA.

Impact "I need him to get through practice. I'm not going to try to rush him back," Underwood said when asked about Petrovic's potential availability to face Alabama on Wednesday. The next few days will be key to determining whether the sophomore guard will be available. If he can't play, Kylan Boswell should continue to see heavy minutes in the backcourt.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable Petrovic (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Illinois' clash with Colgate, per Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette.

Impact Petrovic looks like a true game-time call as Illinois looks to build off its momentum from toppling Texas Tech in a huge early season win. Petrovic has yet to play this year.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP against Texas Tech Petrovic (hamstring) did not appear in Tuesday's 81-77 win over Texas Tech.

Impact Petrovic missed his third-straight game as the Fighting Illini took down the Red Raiders on Tuesday night. The 6-foot-2 sophomore's next opportunity to make his season debut with Illinois will come against Colgate on Friday.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up in-uniform Petrovic (hamstring) was spotted warming up in uniform for Illinois ahead of tip-off against Texas Tech, per Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette.

Impact Petrovic was listed as questionable on Illinois' injury report, but the guard is dressed for action and is warming up ahead of a big showdown with the Red Raiders. He appears to be trending towards playing, which would be his first collegiate action ever.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Petrovic (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against Texas Tech, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Petrovic hasn't appeared in a game this season due to a hamstring injury, but he'll carry a questionable tag into Tuesday's matchup with the Red Raiders. Even if he's cleared to play, Petrovic could face a minutes restriction if Illinois opts to ease him into game action.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ramping up in practice Petrovic (hamstring) is reportedly doing more in practice but remains limited, per Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette.

Impact Petrovic sounds doubtful for Illinois' clash with Texas Tech on Tuesday, but it's a good sign that the guard is ramping up in practice, reportedly getting a few partial days of work in. The point guard has yet to play this season, and while he hasn't officially been ruled out against the Red Raiders, it appears he has a better shot to play Friday against Colgate.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kylan Boswell scores 31, No. 17 Illinois beats Florida Gulf Coast 113-70 in another blowout win

Kylan Boswell scored a career-high 31 points and had 10 rebounds as No. 17 Illinois beat Florida Gulf Coast 113-70 on Friday night for its second blowout win to start the season

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

College basketball opens a new season with an influx of international talent

There's an influx of international talent in college basketball this year

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Out vs. Florida Gulf Coast Petrovic (hamstring) is out for Friday's game against Florida Gulf Coast, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Because of Petrovic's injured hamstring, he will have logged multiple DNPs, his second recorded Friday. After the Fighting Illini host Florida Gulf Coast, they will prepare for what is expected to be a more formidable challenge, as Texas Tech will visit them on Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

David Mirkovic has 19 points, 14 rebounds to lead No. 17 Illinois to a 113-55 win over Jackson State

David Mirkovic scored 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as No. 17 Illinois opened the season with a 113-55 win over Jackson State

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Good Morning, Illini Nation: Opportunity for Keaton Wagler No Mihailo Petrovic for Illinois in season opener opens the door for the freshman guard

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

Will miss season opener Petrovic (undisclosed) is out for Monday's game versus Jackson State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Petrovic, who spent the offseason in a long battle to gain eligibility for this season, will miss Monday's season opener. He was approved be the NCAA to play earlier this week, so it's likely he's dealing with an actual injury. His next chance to make his collegiate debut is Friday versus Florida Gulf Coast.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Approved by NCAA to play Petrovic has been approved by the NCAA to play in the 2025-26 season, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Petrovic's eligibility was up in the air after committing to play for Illinois back in April, as the 22-year-old played previously in Serbia. The 6-foot-2 guard is now approved to play in the upcoming season, and he's been ruled a sophomore. His most recent stint was with KK Mega Basket in the ABA, where he averaged 14.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 7.3 assists while shooting 49 percent from the field and 33 percent from 3-point range.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good Morning, Illini Nation: Crucial time for Mihailo Petrovic Transition period continues for Serbian point guard

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

Good Morning, Illini Nation: Careful with the comp Mihailo Petrovic giving off shades of Braden Smith?

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

Good Morning, Illini Nation: Getting immersed in Illinois basketball This is an important month for new point guard Mihailo Petrovic

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

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Stojakovic scores 24 points, No. 13 Illinois beats Texas Rio Grande Valley 87-73

Kylan Boswell scores 31, No. 17 Illinois beats Florida Gulf Coast 113-70 in another blowout win

College basketball opens a new season with an influx of international talent

David Mirkovic has 19 points, 14 rebounds to lead No. 17 Illinois to a 113-55 win over Jackson State