Report: Tomislav Ivisic, Zvonimir Ivisic, Jake Davis announce return to Illinois
On the same day, Illinois fan favorite David Mirkovic announced his return to the Illinois program for his Sophomore campaign, the ‘Original Balkan’, his brother and ‘Honorary Balkan’ did the same. Tomislav Ivisic, Zvonimir Ivisic, and Jake Davis announced their return to the Fighting Illini with their agent, Misko Raznatovic, telling Draft Express via X. Tomislav Ivisic returns for a second season, despite his production dropping during Illinois’ Final Four season.
Illinois retains a locker room voice and someone who has averaged 11. 7 points per game and 6. 6 rebounds per game in two seasons as an Illini.
Ivisic has the potential to bolster his production in a third season in Illinois’ offensive coordinator Tyler Underwood’s offense and as the roster continues to fluctuate in the offseason. Zvonimir Ivisic returns despite coming off the bench. Ivisic averaged 6.
4 points, 4. 5 rebounds, and what felt like at least one electric block per game. Big Z provides significant rim protection and size in the paint.
ZVONIMIR IVISIC ARE YOU SERIOUS WITH THAT POSTER 😱 pic. twitter. com/MVc0x9nsKb — NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 22, 2026 Davis returns for a third season as well.