Illinois star David Mirković out indefinitely after appendectomy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 3:09 AM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
David Mirković will be sidelined for an extended period following an emergency appendectomy announced on Sunday. The Illinois star was already set to miss the start of the season due to foot surgery. He was absent during No. 3 Illinois' season-opening victory over Fairleigh Dickinson, where they won 120-45. With a critical upcoming schedule including games against ranked opponents such as No. 19 Texas Tech and No. 2 Duke, his absence could impact the team significantly before they enter Big Ten play.
- •Mirković underwent emergency appendectomy Saturday night
- •He was already recovering from foot surgery
- •Illinois defeated Fairleigh Dickinson 120-45 without him
- •Upcoming games include ranked opponents Texas Tech and Duke
- 3:09 AMYahoo Sports — Illinois star David Mirković out after emergency appendectomy, delaying return from foot surgery
"Despite not having David Mirkovic available, No. 3 Illinois still rolled to a 120-45 win over Fairleigh Dickinson to open the season on Monday.
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