David Mirković
Montenegrin basketball player (born 2006)
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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.
| 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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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]