Mirkovic’s Big Ten Power Forward Rise | College Basketball News

College Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 30, 2026 · 1m

David Mirkovic, Illinois’ surprise freshman phenom from last season, is poised to dominate the Big Ten’s power forward position again — and this time, he’s got stiff competition. With elite transfers like Caden Pierce (Purdue), Jaylen Crocker-Johnson (Minnesota), J.P. Estrella (Michigan), and Aiden Sherrell (Indiana) all vying for top honors, Mirkovic’s breakout year proves he’s ready to lead. Can he outshine the talent around him and claim Big Ten Player of the Year? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai…