On the same day, Illinois fan favorite David Mirkovic announced his return to the Illinois program for his Sophomore campaign, the ‘Original Balkan’, his brother and ‘Honorary Balkan’ did the same.
Tomislav Ivisic, Zvonimir Ivisic, and Jake Davis announced their return to the Fighting Illini with their agent, Misko Raznatovic, telling Draft Express via X.
Tomislav Ivisic returns for a second season, despite his production dropping during Illinois’ Final Four season. Illinois retains a locker room voice
and someone who has averaged 11.7 points per game and 6.6 rebounds per game in two seasons as an Illini.
Ivisic has the potential to bolster his production in a third season in Illinois’ offensive coordinator Tyler Underwood’s offense and as the roster continues to fluctuate in the offseason.
Zvonimir Ivisic returns despite coming off the bench. Ivisic averaged 6.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, and what felt like at least one electric block per game. Big Z provides significant rim protection and size in the paint.
Davis returns for a third season as well. Davis found a role in the starting lineup; he started in 21 games plus six in postseason play. Sharpshooter Davis also provided great three-point shooting; he shot 40.6 percent from behind the arc in 2025-2026, specifically from the corner (Iykyk).
With the four returners so far, Illinois has retained most of its production of last season’s Final Four team.
Andrej Stojakovic, the next move is yours.
