Illinois' David Mirkovic to miss 6-8 weeks following foot surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 12:31 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Illinois men's basketball sophomore forward David Mirkovic will be out for six to eight weeks after undergoing successful surgery on his left foot. The injury occurred during a practice session on July 31. Mirkovic confirmed the surgery on Instagram, indicating he hopes to return soon. If the recovery timeline is accurate, he could be back before the season opener against Fairleigh Dickinson on November 2.
- •Mirkovic underwent surgery on his left foot after a practice injury.
- •Recovery timeline is set at six to eight weeks.
- •Mirkovic hopes to return before the season opener on November 2.
- •Illinois has not officially commented on his recovery timeline.
- 12:31 AMYahoo Sports — Field of 68: Illinois’ David Mirkovic out for 6-8 weeks
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