David Mirković
| No. 0 – Illinois Fighting Illini | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward |
| League | Big Ten Conference |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 6, 2006 |
| Nationality | Montenegrin |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Illinois (2025–present) |
| Playing career | 2022–present |
| Career history | |
| 2022–2025 | Studentski centar |
| Career highlights | |
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David Mirković (Montenegrin: Давид Мирковић; born 6 January 2006) is a Montenegrin college basketball player for the Illinois Fighting Illini of the Big Ten Conference.
Early life and high school
Mirković played for SC Derby, where he averaged 8.8 points and 6.7 rebounds in 23.6 minutes per game during the 2024-25 season.[1] He decided to play college basketball in the United States, committing to play for the Illinois Fighting Illini.[2]
College career
In his collegiate debut on November 3, 2025, Mirković tallied a double-double with 19 points and 14 rebounds in a win versus Jackson State.[3] On November 7, he totaled 17 points and 11 rebounds in a victory against Florida Gulf Coast.[4] On November 14, Mirković notched 27 points and 21 rebounds in a victory over Colgate.[5] For his performance for the first two weeks in November through the 17th, he was named the Big Ten freshman of the week both weeks.[6] On December 9, Mirković dropped 22 points and nine rebounds in a win versus Ohio State.[7]
References
- ^ Lagendorf, Jackson. "Illinois Lands International Prospect From the Ivisic Twins' Former Squad". Illinois Fighting Illini on SI. SI.com. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ Eminian, Dave. "Illinois basketball lands another international big man". Peoria Journal Star. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ Hall, Erik. "CBS' Jon Rothstein says to 'buy stock' in Fighting Illini basketball's David Mirkovic". Alton Telegraph. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ Mittal, Sahil. "David Mirković named Big Ten Freshman of the Week". The Daily Illini. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ Parrish, Gary. "College basketball rankings: Illinois' David Mirkovic latest to add name to historically great freshman class". CBS Sports. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ Poe, Julia; Kane, Colleen. "Chicago basketball report: Bulls add to their Ring of Honor — and an Illinois freshman is 'wired different'". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ Nardini, Robby. "Wagler and Mirkovic don't look like freshmen for Illinois". The Champaign Room. Retrieved 17 December 2025.