Brad Underwood discusses Illinois men's basketball roster at Kiwanis Tip-Off Event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 2:47 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
College SportsIllinois head coach Brad Underwood addresses the C-U Kiwanis Tip-Off Event on September 8 to provide updates on the men's basketball team. The program faces several early-season questions regarding the health and availability of key roster members. Center Tomislav Ivisic remains absent from team activities, while forward David Mirkovic continues recovery from August foot surgery. Additionally, Zvonimir Ivisic is managing a minor hand injury as the team prepares for the 2026-27 season opener against Fairleigh Dickinson in 55 days. Beyond roster status, the coaching staff is focusing on upcoming recruiting visits, including an expected campus arrival by five-star guard NaVorro Bowman Jr. Illinois enters the season with high expectations and a projected top-three national ranking.
- •Brad Underwood speaks at the C-U Kiwanis Tip-Off Event on September 8.
- •Tomislav Ivisic is absent from the team, and Zvonimir Ivisic is nursing a hand injury.
- •David Mirkovic continues recovering from foot surgery performed in August.
- •Five-star recruit NaVorro Bowman Jr. is expected to visit campus this month.
- •The team opens its 2026-27 regular season against Fairleigh Dickinson in 55 days.
- 2:47 PMYahoo Sports — Good Morning, Illini Nation: What will be up for discussion?
"Sep. 8—The C-U Kiwanis Tip-Off Event is tonight, giving Brad Underwood his now annual opportunity to introduce the latest version of the Illinois men's basketball team. The Illini coach has also typically fielded questions from the fans in attendance, and he shouldn't be short of things to discuss just shy of two months out from the start of the 2026-27 season. Like ... Where in the world is ...
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