David Mirkovic dominated Illinois State with 19 points, 14 rebounds, and 6 assists, and now Illini fans everywhere are asking the question — should he start?

Sunny Verma breaks down the full debate between David Mirkovic, Ben Humrichous, and Zvonimir Ivišić for Illinois’ starting power forward spot — weighing the pros, cons, and how Brad Underwood’s rotation could evolve as the season begins. 🏀 Basketball Topics Covered: Mirkovic vs Humrichous: offense, defense, and experience Why Brad Underwood might prefer a veteran early in the season The case for starting a freshman with star upside What Zvonimir Ivišić showed (and didn’t show) in the exhibition Why Underwood might split the Ivišić twins’ minutes instead of pairing them How Illinois’ new defensive coordinator Camryn Crocker changes the system Early-season injury updates for Stojaković, Petrovic, and Ty Rodgers Why this might still be Illinois’ second-best team in the Big Ten behind Purdue 🏈 Football Bonus: Sunny closes with a quick update on Illinois football — including the team’s new #23 ranking, recruiting news for 2027 QB Camden Lapati, and details on the Rutgers ticket giveaway for Locked On Illini listeners. 🎙 Hosted by Sunny Verma, your daily home for Illinois basketball and football coverage on Locked On Illini. 

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