Tonight brings the final preseason exhibition for the #3 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team. They'll take on the sister school, the UIC Flames, with a very injury-riddled roster. David Mirkovic remains out. Joining him on the sidelines are Zvonimir Ivisic and Andrej Stojakovic. Lincoln Williams is questionable, but there is good news with Tomislav Ivisic. He's good to go, … [Read more...] about Illini Basketball Injury Updates: David Mirkovic, Andre Stojakovic, Zvonimir Ivisic, Lincoln Williams
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Illini Star David Mirkovic Set to Take the Basketball World By Storm
On the final day of summer practice, Illinois Fighting Illini power forward David Mirkovic suffered a foot injury that required surgery and extensive recovery time. However, Mirkovic returned to practice this week, and he was seen dunking, driving to the rim, crashing the boards, and just looking like he's very close to returning. The first preseason game is tomorrow at … [Read more...] about Illini Star David Mirkovic Set to Take the Basketball World By Storm
David Mirkovic: Estimated Timeline for Return to Illini Basketball
You saw the official press release yesterday. And most likely, you heard the breaking news before the release went out- Illinois sophomore forward David Mirkovic underwent successful surgery today in Indianapolis after suffering a left foot injury during a team workout in Champaign on July 31. So when will the Niksic, Montenegro native and extremely colorful character be … [Read more...] about David Mirkovic: Estimated Timeline for Return to Illini Basketball
Exclusive: Illini Forward David Mirkovic on Elevating His Game Through Victories
Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic is having one hell of a NCAA Tournament. In addition to averagin 16.7 ppg and 10.7 rpg this March Madness, the Niksic, Montenegro native provided one of the tourney's best soundbites/most memorable moment. Take a look below, and make your best guess as to what the "secret" is. … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Illini Forward David Mirkovic on Elevating His Game Through Victories
Exclusive: David Mirkovic Gets Candid on Differences Between NCAA and Montenegro Leagues
Freshman David Mirkovic is probably the best soundbite on this Illini basketball team. Although Jake Davis isn't too far behind. Mirkovic can often be blunt and colorful, which is very refreshing, given how sports media availability world is one where cliches and platitudes almost always rule. "If we lost today and I wasn't playing, I would kill myself probably," Mirkovic … [Read more...] about Exclusive: David Mirkovic Gets Candid on Differences Between NCAA and Montenegro Leagues