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Illinois Guard Mihailo Petrovic Cleared for 2025-26 Season

10/28/2025

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The NCAA has cleared Illinois guard Mihailo Petrovic to play for the 2025-26 basketball season.
Petrovic, a 22-year-old Serbian, is classified as a sophomore and has three years of eligibility remaining.
He averaged 14.2 points and 7.3 assists last season in the Adriatic League and recently participated in an exhibition against Florida while recovering from injuries.
Coach Brad Underwood highlighted Petrovic's speed and skill, indicating he will enhance the Illini's backcourt alongside Kylan Boswell and Keaton Wagler.
Illinois opens its season on November 3, 2023, against Jackson State.

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The NCAA has cleared Illinois guard Mihailo Petrovic to play for the 2025-26 basketball season.
Petrovic, a 22-year-old Serbian, is classified as a sophomore and has three years of eligibility remaining.
He averaged 14.2 points and 7.3 assists last season in the Adriatic League and recently participated in an exhibition against Florida while recovering from injuries.
Coach Brad Underwood highlighted Petrovic's speed and skill, indicating he will enhance the Illini's backcourt alongside Kylan Boswell and Keaton Wagler.
Illinois opens its season on November 3, 2023, against Jackson State.