David Mirkovic's foot surgery expected to sideline Illinois star for 6‑8 weeks

Illinois forward David Mirkovic underwent successful foot surgery in Indianapolis after sustaining a left‑foot injury during a team workout in Champaign on July 31. The university has not issued an official timetable, but sources quoted by analysts project a 6‑8‑week recovery, suggesting a return in late September or early October.

If the timeline holds, Mirkovic will miss preseason practice and the early season games, leaving the Illini to lean on the Ivisic twins, Tomislav and Zvonimir, to fill the front‑court gap. The injury comes during the offseason, minimizing disruption to the team's regular‑season schedule.

Analyst Jeff Goodman said, “According to my sources, he’ll be out 6‑8 weeks,” indicating optimism that Mirkovic will be back in time to contribute before the regular season begins.