Illini DJ Smirk & Rodgers: Unfinished Business?

0:00On May 1st, Illinois fighting, Elini star David Mercavich grabbed hearts in the NCAA tournament, but he's not just hooping. The four moon lights as DJ Smirk spinning tracks at parties while streaming games on Twitch and prepping his return to the team. Earlier this week, a video dropped of him DJing at the Elini Union party right next to teammate Ty Rogers. Rogers sat out last season after tearing his batella tendon in the summer of 2025, then hit the transfer portal, leaving fans gutted. Social media blew up with Elini supporters flooding the comments, straight begging Rogers to pull out of the portal and lace up with coach Brad, Underwood again. That side-by-side DJ said felt like a sign of unfinished business. Rogers balled as a starter in his sophomore year of 2024-2025, dropping 6.2 points, grabbing 5.3 rebounds, and dishing two assists a game before the injury sideline him through the team's final four run. No word yet if Rogers stays or bounces,

1:03but this off-core collab has everyone buzzing about a reunion that could boost the Elini even higher next season.