David Mirkovic
Created on 1/24/26. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-9
Weight: 250
College: Illinois
Classification: Freshman
Country: Montenegro
Birthdate: 1/6/2006
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Fairly solid shooter
Fairly solid scorer off the dribble
Fairly solid low post scorer
Excels at scoring on the move
Fairly solid playmaker for his size
Very good rebounder
Adequate defender
Above average athlete
Cons:
Inconsistent shooter
Can struggle to consistently create his own shot
Can tend to force the issue too much on offense
Not an elite ball handler
Not an elite athlete
Summary:
David Mirkovic is a smart, skilled forward that currently plays for Illinois. He can score the basketball in a variety of ways, and he also rebounds and passes the ball well. He’s flown under the radar, but his skills, versatility, and feel for the game makes him an intriguing second round prospect for the 2026 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Illinois Basketball Page
YouTube’s Highlights of the 4/28/25 Mega Bemax-SC Derby Game via ABA Liga j.t.d.
Games Scouted:
4/12/25 2025 Nike Hoop Summit
1/24/26 Illinois vs. Purdue
3/26/26 Illinois vs. Houston
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