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July 19, 2025; North Augusta, South Carolina, USA; Brad Beal Elite Quentin Coleman (1) gestures to a teammate as Team Durant Evans Barning Jr. (7) defends during the Brad Beal Elite and Team Durant game at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam at Riverview Park Activity Center. Brad Beal Elite won 91-59. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Future Illinois basketball star earns high praise at the top of the sport

Kellen Sherman

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Rivals updated rankings give Illinois basketball a massive recruiting target in backyard

Kellen Sherman

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Jun 7, 2026

A crucial stat that shows the 2026-27 Illinois basketball team might be better than the Final Four squad

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 7, 2026

Quentin Coleman throwing up eye-popping numbers months before entering the Illinois basketball program

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 7, 2026

May 12, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Keaton Wagler participates in the 2026 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Keaton Wagler’s confusing drop in NBA mock draft would be beneficial

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 5, 2026

Oct 9, 2023; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green speaks to the media at the Big Ten Basketball Media Days at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Shauna Green tapping into Iowa market as Illinois lays groundwork for the future

Kellen Sherman

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Jun 5, 2026

Apr 19, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Deron Williams (8) shoots over Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) during the first half in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Top 10 NBA Playoff masterpieces by an Illinois basketball player

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 4, 2026

Big Walnut's Sydney Mobley (14) shoots the ball in the first half of the OHSAA state semifinal game at Vandalia Butler on Friday, March 13, 2026 in Vandalia, Ohio.

Prime Illinois basketball recruiting target lands high on SC Next 100 list

Kellen Sherman

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Jun 4, 2026

Illinois coach Shauna Green yells to her team during the first half against Colorado in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Walk-on guard continues to be a big part of Illinois basketball's depth

Kellen Sherman

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Jun 3, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood speaks during a press conference ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball superstar recruiting target lands in the top-20 of elite list

Kellen Sherman

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Jun 2, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood directs players during a practice session ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

The stress test is on for Brad Underwood, as Illinois basketball expectations have changed

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 1, 2026

Dec 6, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) celebrates the win with head coach Brad Underwood against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Andrej Stojakovic returning puts Illinois basketball in the driver’s seat nationally

Rees Woodcock

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May 31, 2026

Feb 25, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green watches her team play the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball forward continues to be a big part of Illinois' 'famILLy'

Kellen Sherman

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May 31, 2026

Oct 11, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, US; Illinois women s head coach Shauna Green speaks to the media during the Big Ten media days at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Key recruiting targets who could put Illinois basketball over the top in 2027-28

Kellen Sherman

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May 30, 2026

Dec 9, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts to a call during the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

National hype earns Illinois basketball player a misguided spot in top 50

Rees Woodcock

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May 30, 2026

Jan 29, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) watches the dribble of Washington Huskies guard Zoom Diallo (5) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Andrej Stojakovic’s powerful message brings goosebumps and national title hopes to Illinois basketball

Rees Woodcock

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May 28, 2026

Illinois center Lety Vasconcelos, right, rebounds over Oregon forward Ehis Etute as the Oregon Ducks host the Illinois Fighting Illini on Feb. 4, 2026, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon.

Illinois basketball will have a dominant force off the bench in 2026-27

Kellen Sherman

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May 28, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) controls the ball against Iowa Hawkeyes guard Tate Sage (24) in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball projected lineup for 2026-27 is absolutely dirty with Andrej Stojakovic back in the fold

Rees Woodcock

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May 27, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood and guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) celebrate after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes in an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Andrej Stojakovic ends Illinois basketball offseason drama with NBA decision

Rees Woodcock

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May 27, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) speaks in a press conference after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes in an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Andrej Stojakovic teases decision as Illinois basketball fans await big news

Rees Woodcock

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May 27, 2026

Oct 2, 2024; Rosemont, IL, USA; Illinois head coach Shauna Green during the 2024 Big Ten Womenís Basketball media day at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Melissa Tamez-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball keeps stacking talent with a JUCO commitment for 2026-27

Kellen Sherman

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May 27, 2026

Dec 6, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) celebrates the win with head coach Brad Underwood against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Brad Underwood's likely Plan B for Illinois basketball if Andrej Stojakovic bolts for NBA

Rees Woodcock

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May 27, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) and guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) reacts after the game in a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

If Illinois loses Andrej Stojakovic to the NBA, this mock draft would be ideal for him

Rees Woodcock

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May 26, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Jake Davis (15) reacts in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

If the Andrej Stojakovic decision goes awry, these two Illinois basketball players have a golden opportunity

Rees Woodcock

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May 25, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts after a play against the UConn Huskies during the first half of a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

A surprising name could give Illinois basketball back-to-back NBA Draft Lottery picks

Rees Woodcock

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May 25, 2026

Illinois guard Jasmine Brown-Hagger (8) bolts past Colorado forward Anaëlle Dutat (15) during the second half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Senior guard will play a monumental role for the Illinois basketball program

Kellen Sherman

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May 23, 2026

Illinois guard Maddie Webber (34) looks for a path past Vanderbilt guard Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda (15) during the first half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, March 23, 2026.

Illinois basketball has a sharpshooting luxury most teams are void of in 2026-27

Kellen Sherman

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May 23, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) controls the ball against Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) in the second half during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Andrej Stojakovic’s decision is painfully clear for NBA executives

Rees Woodcock

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May 23, 2026

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