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Rees Woodcock

Joined: Aug 15, 2013

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Nov 14, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood talks with Kylan Boswell (4) during the first half against the Colgate Raiders at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Brad Underwood eyes Kylan Boswell 2.0 for Illinois basketball in the transfer portal

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Apr 9, 2026

Dec 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (middle) chats with Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal (right) before the game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

NBA All-Star gives his blessing to Illinois basketball commit

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Apr 9, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood watches as his team plays March 21, 2026 during the first half of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament second round game against VCU at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

Illinois basketball locks in another official visit for 2026

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Apr 9, 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

Projected Illinois basketball lineup for 2026-27 before the transfer portal and NBA

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Apr 7, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; VCU Rams guard Terrence Hill Jr. (6) shoots as Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) and forward Ben Humrichous (3) defend in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Early transfer portal wish list for the Illinois basketball program

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Apr 7, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood leads a team huddle Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament second round game against the VCU Rams at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

Illinois basketball players who seem destined for the transfer portal

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Apr 6, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) defends Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25)during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Huge transfer portal legacy guard could put Illinois basketball over the top

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Apr 6, 2026

Feb 24, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Jasper Johnson (2) drives around South Carolina Gamecocks guard Meechie Johnson (5) during the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball has the perfect transfer portal option to replace Keaton Wagler

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Apr 5, 2026

Apr 2, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois head coach Brad Underwood during a press conference ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

5 interesting Brad Underwood quotes from the Illinois basketball loss to UConn

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Apr 5, 2026

Fans cheer for Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood as he leaves the court following practice ahead of a Final Four game on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Illinois basketball has proof of concept despite tough loss to UConn

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Apr 5, 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

UConn curse on Illinois basketball looks to be deeper than first thought

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Apr 4, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) goes to the basket against UConn Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) in the second half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball fell to Dan Hurley's UConn squad due to one crucial stat

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Apr 4, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) reacts after losing to the Connecticut Huskies during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

5 sad observations from the Illinois basketball loss to UConn in the Final Four

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Apr 4, 2026

Nov 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA; UConn Huskies guard Solo Ball (1) and Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) fight for the ball in the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

3 numbers that could expose Illinois basketball against UConn in the Final Four

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Apr 4, 2026

Nov 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) collides with UConn Huskies guard Malachi Smith (0) in the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

3 numbers that could expose UConn against Illinois basketball in the Final Four

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Apr 4, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) shoots the ball against Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) during a practice session ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball vs UConn betting lines show a nail-biting Final Four

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Apr 4, 2026

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