Overview
- Mirković underwent left-foot surgery Tuesday, Aug. 4, in Indianapolis after injuring the foot during a team workout in Champaign on July 31.
- Illinois said the procedure was successful and that Mirković is expected to make a full recovery but the program did not provide a timetable for his return.
- Independent reporting from Jeff Goodman and The Field of 68 has put a tentative recovery window at six to eight weeks, a timeframe Illinois has not confirmed.
- A prolonged absence would affect Illinois’ early rotation and its challenging nonconference slate, which includes games at Texas Tech and Duke and neutral-site matchups with UConn and North Carolina.
- Mirković posted a brief social update saying “Will be back soon,” and the program is monitoring his rehab as it evaluates short-term roster adjustments ahead of the season opener.