Mirkovic (foot) is progressing in his rehab and recovery after early August foot surgery, Scott Richey of IlliniHQ reports.
Analysis:Mirkovic needed surgery after injuring his foot during a workout in Champaign on Jul. 31. The recent news only reaffirms that the Illinois forward is on track for the start of the 2026-27 season. He averaged 13.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game while shooting 37.5 percent from three-point range as a freshman.
