Tomislav Ivisic, Zvonimir Ivisic and Jake Davis returning to Illini

Key Points:

• Illinois basketball announced that key players Tomislav Ivisic, Zvonimir Ivisic, and Jake Davis are returning for the 2026-27 season, joining sophomore forward David Mirkovic who also recently confirmed his return.
• Tomislav Ivisic, a 7-foot center, is vital to Illinois' offense and defense, averaging 10.4 points and 5.6 rebounds last season, while his twin brother Zvonimir is an elite shot blocker and athletic presence, contributing 6.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks per game.
• Jake Davis, a sharpshooting forward, started 21 games last season and averaged 5.4 points and 2.2 rebounds, playing a crucial role in Illinois' Final Four run with his offensive gravity and team contributions.
• These returning players accounted for nearly half of Illinois' scoring, rebounds, and minutes last season, emphasizing the importance of retention over new additions to maintain team strength.
• Illinois has also added promising new talent, including four-star transfer Stefan Vaaks and top-35 recruit Quentin Coleman, while pursuing Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell, positioning the team as a top-10 contender for the upcoming season.