Illinois basketball starts fall practices with injury updates and new banners
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 7:37 PM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
Illinois men's basketball team began fall practices at the Ubben Basketball Complex on September 28, 2026. Team photos on social media highlighted a new banner celebrating their 2026 Final Four appearance. Forward David Mirkovic appeared without noticeable injury gear, a positive sign following his foot surgery in August. Center Zvonimir Ivisic, who had missed practice due to a hand injury, was also spotted participating on the first day. The team has not communicated any updates on Mirkovic's recovery timetable.
- •Illinois men’s basketball began fall practice on September 28, 2026.
- •New Final Four banner commemorates the 2026 season.
- •David Mirkovic appears to be progressing in recovery from foot surgery.
- •Zvonimir Ivisic rejoins practice after a hand injury.
- 7:37 PMYahoo Sports — Illinois basketball kicks off fall practices
"Quick takeaways from pictures of the Illini’s first fall practice.
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