Illinois reached the quarterfinals after defeating Houston 65:55 in Texas, in the popular "Sweet 16" phase. David once again showed his magnificent talent, as he was the most efficient on his team with 14 points and 10 rebounds, with a 46% success rate from the field. Illinois showed more quality in defense in that game, as during the second half they managed to keep their rival scoreless for more than 8 minutes of the game, during a 17:0 run that turned the match around.
Coach Brad Underwood's team, with many European basketball players, has been performing exceptionally well throughout the season, and Mirković is one of the main players, which can certainly make the Montenegrin basketball public happy. David previously shone during the "March Madness", when he scored 29 points against Pennsylvania, and now he has broken his university's record, as a freshman with the most rebounds in a season (280)!
In the so-called "Elite 8" phase, that is, the quarterfinals, Illinois will play against Iowa, which has made it to the top eight for the first time since 1987, eliminating Clemson, Florida, and Nebraska in order, all as the 9th seed.
Tonight's duel starts at 11:09 p.m. Central European Time and is a new opportunity for our David to show all his talent and quality at one of the most watched basketball events in the United States.
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