Marquette Legend Jim McIlvaine Makes Big Plans After Daughter's Recovery

McIlvaine's daughter Blythe Darby is recovering well after a serious car accident in 2025.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Former Marquette basketball star Jim McIlvaine's daughter, Blythe Darby, is recovering well after a serious car accident in February 2025. According to McIlvaine, the latest MRI showed only a 10% degradation in Blythe's frontal lobes, indicating significant progress in her recovery.

Why it matters

McIlvaine was a beloved figure during his time playing for Marquette in the 1990s, and his daughter's accident was a major concern for the local community. Her recovery is seen as an inspiring story, and McIlvaine's plans for the future will be closely watched by Marquette fans.

The details

Blythe Darby, McIlvaine's daughter, was involved in a serious car accident in February 2025. The latest MRI showed that there was only a 10% degradation in her frontal lobes, indicating significant progress in her recovery.

  • Blythe Darby was involved in a serious car accident in February 2025.
  • The latest MRI showed a 10% degradation in her frontal lobes.

The players

Jim McIlvaine

A former Marquette basketball star who played in the NBA for several seasons.

Blythe Darby

McIlvaine's daughter who was involved in a serious car accident in 2025 and is now recovering.

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What they’re saying

“The follow-up MRI indicated 10% degradation in her frontal lobes,”

— Jim McIlvaine

The takeaway

McIlvaine's daughter's recovery is an inspiring story for the Marquette community, and his plans for the future will be closely watched by fans as he looks to move forward after this difficult period.