Illinois provided updates on the injuries of key players David Mirkovic and Zvonimir Ivisic on Tuesday. Mirkovic has been sidelined for over a month due to foot surgery. Although he remains out of practice, he has recently removed his walking boot. Offensive coordinator Tyler Underwood mentioned that there is no set timeline for his return, stating, “It’s a day to day process.” Before his injury, Mirkovic had an impressive off-season, losing weight and improving his fitness. Underwood noted that he had taken on point guard duties and become a more effective driver on offense.
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Ivisic appeared at a charity event on Tuesday with a cast on his right arm following an injury sustained while in Europe. Underwood indicated that Ivisic is expected to be out of the cast in the next few weeks. Despite his injury, Ivisic appeared to be in good spirits, even joking about his brother.
With the regular season set to begin in early November, Illinois aims for a national title while returning many key players.