David Mirkovic records 20-20 game as No. 14 Illinois eases past Colgate

In a recent nonconference matchup, No. 14 Illinois triumphed over Colgate with a score of 84-65, largely thanks to freshman David Mirkovic's impressive 27 points and 21 rebounds. This performance aligns with the trend seen in other college basketball games, such as No. 9 Kentucky's decisive 99-53 victory over Eastern Illinois, where Mouhamed Dioubate also excelled with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Similarly, No. 18 North Carolina's Caleb Wilson contributed significantly to his team's 97-53 win against N.C. Central, scoring 21 points and securing 13 rebounds. These performances highlight the rising talents in college basketball this season.