Illinois taking a cautious approach with David Mirković’s recovery — but expects big things when he returns

What happened
Illinois men’s basketball coach Brad Underwood said athletic trainer Justin Games has had his hands full over the last two months. Games has been working with sophomore forward David Mirković as he comes back from August surgery on his left foot. The Illini want to be cautious with the recovery of a player expected to be the centerpiece of their bid to return to a second straight Final Four. ...
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