Illinois center Zvonimir Ivisic recovers from hand injury before training camp

Illinois assistant coach Tyler Underwood reported that backup center Zvonimir Ivisic is currently wearing a cast on his hand. The injury occurred while Ivisic was in Europe earlier this offseason. According to coach Tyler Underwood, the cast is scheduled to be removed within the next few weeks. This timeline suggests the 7-foot-2 center should be available for the Fighting Illini regular season opener against Fairleigh Dickinson on November 6. Ivisic, who served as a primary rim protector for the team last season, is expected to compete for frontcourt minutes alongside his twin brother, Tomislav Ivisic, and power forward David Mirkovic as the team prepares for the upcoming season.

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