Rees Woodcock

Rees Woodcock

I write words about Illinois sports.

Mar 23, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament against the Kentucky Wildcats at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Projected Illinois basketball lineup with Kylan Boswell returning

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Maryland v Illinois

Illinois basketball reshaping continues with guard entering transfer portal

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Mar 21, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Illinois guard Kylan Boswell (4) reacts to the three point play by Illinois forward Will Riley (7) during the second half of their first round NCAA men’ s basketball tournament game against Xavier at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jovanny Hernandez/USA Today Network via Imagn Images

Illinois basketball fends off transfer portal to keep starting guard

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Mar 17, 2024; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini  head coach Brad Underwood celebrates with forward Ty Rodgers (20) after defeating Wisconsin Badgers at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Crucial piece avoids transfer portal, returns to the Illinois basketball team

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Oct 1, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini logo on a helmet during warmups prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Bret Bielema has Illinois football targeting Michigan defensive lineman for 2027

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Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) and teammates celebrate after defeating the St. John's Red Storms in a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball can use the transfer portal to have two monsters in the paint

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Mar 20, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA;  UCLA Bruins guard Sebastian Mack (12) shoots the ball against Utah State Aggies forward Karson Templin (22) during the second half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Big Ten transfer portal guard hears from the Illinois basketball team

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Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois wideout Pat Bryant (WO08) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Illinois football could have a deep sleeper in the 2025 NFL Draft

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Mar 23, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament against the Kentucky Wildcats at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Brad Underwood a step closer to landing transfer portal guard for Illinois basketball

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George Mason v Dayton

Illinois basketball trying to boost backcourt with mid-major transfer portal guard

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Mar 23, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) and Illinois Fighting Illini guard Tre White (22) react on the bench during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament against the Kentucky Wildcats at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball takes transfer portal blow as experienced guard bolts program

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Illinois v Iowa

Size does matter for Illinois basketball, as transfer portal talent Josh Dix takes visit

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Illinois v Iowa

With Morez Johnson Jr. in the transfer portal, no one is safe for Illinois basketball

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Michigan State v Illinois

Illinois basketball dealt a crushing blow, as fan favorite enters transfer portal

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Maui Invitational

A perfect option for Illinois basketball just entered the transfer portal

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Gonzaga v Santa Clara

Transfer portal big man sets Zoom call with Illinois basketball program

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