David Mirkovic, a sophomore power forward, just earned top honors from Sports Illustrated after an explosive summer leap—averaging 13 points and 8 rebounds last season while hitting threes and earning All-Big Ten honorable mention. He’s not just a scorer—he’s got playmaking chops too, stepping into a bigger role with a key teammate gone. But there’s a hitch: he underwent foot surgery in late July and is currently in a boot, with recovery expected to take about two months—possibly getting him back before the season starts. The hype? Still rolling strong.

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