David Mirkovic

David Mirković (; 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. He decided to play college basketball in the United States, committing to play for the Illinois Fighting Illini.

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. On November 7, he totaled 17 points and 11 rebounds in a victory against Florida Gulf Coast. On November 14, Mirković notched 27 points and 21 rebounds in a victory over Colgate. 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. On December 9, Mirković dropped 22 points and nine rebounds in a win versus Ohio State.