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Illinois faces injury challenges ahead of exhibition against UIC

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 2:52 PM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

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Summary

Illinois will be without David Mirkovic, Andrej Stojakovic, and Zvonimir Ivisic for their exhibition finale against UIC tonight. Lincoln Williams may also miss the game after an incident during practice. Head coach Brad Underwood expressed uncertainty on when these players will return, highlighting Mirkovic's ongoing recovery from foot surgery. Underwood stated that the team must adapt to the available roster and emphasized patience in managing player health.

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Status Watch

•Illinois plays UIC tonight without key players.
•David Mirkovic is recovering from foot surgery.
•Lincoln Williams suffered an injury at practice.
•Coach Brad Underwood is uncertain about player return dates.
•Patience is emphasized in managing player health.

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2:52 PMYahoo Sports — Good Morning, Illini Nation: Uncertainty surrounds injured Illinois players

What they're saying

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Oct. 28—Illinois will play without David Mirkovic, Andrej Stojakovic and Zvonimir Ivisic in its exhibition finale tonight against UIC. Lincoln Williams may join that group after a slip and fall in Tuesday morning's practice at Ubben Basketball Complex. When Mirkovic (foot), Stojakovic (head), Ivisic (head) and Williams (undisclosed) return, is a question Illini coach Brad Underwood couldn't ...
— Yahoo Sports

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