David Mirkovic

Illinois Basketball’s International Superstar Proves Baseball Is The Hardest Sport In The World

Apr 4, 2026 @ 9:50am

Illinois freshman David Mirkovic is the funniest player in college basketball. However, he is not very good at baseball. His first introduction to America’s favorite pastime proves it is the hardest sport in the world! You can be one of the most elite college basketball players in the country and still be unable to put […] The post Illinois Basketball’s International Superstar Proves Baseball Is The Hardest Sport In The World appeared first on BroBible.

Illinois basketball’s X-factor to beat UConn in Final Four tilt

Apr 1, 2026 @ 2:06am

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Every time the chips have been down throughout the 2025-2026 season, Brad Underwood has turned to star freshman Keaton Wagler to bail him out. Perhaps that is the case again, but if Illinois is going to beat UConn in its first Final Four appearance since 2005, it needs the help of two unlikely heroes — […] The post Illinois basketball’s X-factor to beat UConn in Final Four tilt appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Illinois star did not quite understand how to cut down the net

Mar 29, 2026 @ 2:12pm

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The Illinois Fighting Illini advanced to the Final Four on Saturday, and one of their players literally did not know how to celebrate. Freshman forward David Mirkovic did not seem to know what to do when presented with his chance to cut down the nets following the team’s 71-59 win over Iowa at Toyota Center … The post Illinois star did not quite understand how to cut down the net appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Illinois Advances to NCAA Tournament Final Four for First Time Since 2005

Mar 28, 2026 @ 8:51pm

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Athlon Sports

Illinois didn’t shoot well. Didn’t play perfect. Still dominated Iowa when it mattered. The Illini are heading back to the Final Four.

Brad Underwood reveals ‘mindset’ that led Illinois basketball to another Elite 8

Mar 27, 2026 @ 12:21pm

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As Illinois basketball head coach Brad Underwood has been looking to continue to build the program as a powerhouse in college basketball, its stock was proven once again in the 65-55 win over Houston to advance to the Elite Eight. With Illinois basketball’s dominant defensive showing against Houston to propel itself to the Elite Eight, […] The post Brad Underwood reveals ‘mindset’ that led Illinois basketball to another Elite 8 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Illinois knocks off Houston to advance to March Madness Elite Eight

Mar 27, 2026 @ 12:52am

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David Mirkovic had 14 points, and third-seeded Illinois beat Houston 65-55 in the South Region semifinals on Thursday night in the NCAA Tournament.

Illinois basketball upsets Houston with dominant defense to advance to Elite 8

Mar 27, 2026 @ 12:30am

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The No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini are moving on to the Elite Eight portion of the 2026 NCAA Tournament after pulling off a 65-55 win on Thursday against the No. 2 seed Houston Cougars in a Sweet 16 matchup at the Toyota Center in Houston. Illinois basketball’s suffocating defense played a big role in […] The post Illinois basketball upsets Houston with dominant defense to advance to Elite 8 appeared first on ClutchPoints.