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Jan 8, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Brandon Lee (1) drives the ball around Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Lino Mark (2) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Great retention for Illinois basketball causes transfer portal departure

Kellen Sherman

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Apr 19, 2026

Projected Illinois basketball lineup with the addition of Zavier Zens

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 18, 2026

Illinois basketball steals a Badger directly from his homeland

Kellen Sherman

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Apr 18, 2026

Illinois's projected 2026-27 lineup is Final Four caliber and Brad Underwood isn't done

Sam Fariss

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Apr 17, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) and forward Jake Davis (15) defend guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) as he shoots the ball during practice ahead of a Final Four game on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Massive piece to the Illinois basketball puzzle avoids the transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 17, 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.

Illinois basketball suffers third transfer portal departure of the offseason

Kellen Sherman

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Apr 17, 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

John Blackwell pursuit should hinge on Illinois basketball transfer portal decision

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 17, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood.

Brad Underwood's simple roster retention pitch paid off as well as it possibly could have

Sam Fariss

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Apr 17, 2026

Mar 20, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ty Rodgers (20), guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) and guard AJ Redd (5) work out during NCAA Tournament First Round Practice at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Long-time Illinois basketball fan favorite adds his name to the transfer portal

Kellen Sherman

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Apr 17, 2026

Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ty Rodgers (20) dribbles the ball against the Connecticut Huskies in the finals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Ty Rodgers departure from Illinois basketball is best for both parties

Owen Christopher

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Apr 17, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Zvonimir Ivisic (44) reacts in the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Literal biggest luxury says no to the transfer portal, returns to Illinois basketball

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 16, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UConn Huskies guard Solo Ball (1) fouls Illinois Fighting Illini forward Jake Davis (15) 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

Grit and guts is back for Illinois basketball, as transfer portal spurned again

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 16, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) 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

Key Illinois basketball mustache announces return, avoids transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 16, 2026

Illinois guard Destiny Jackson goes up for a shot as the Oregon Ducks host the Illinois Fighting Illini on Feb. 4, 2026, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon.

Superstar guard dropped some major Illinois basketball news at morning workout

Kellen Sherman

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Apr 15, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) reacts against the Houston Cougars in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball defies transfer portal trend to keep massive piece for 2026-27

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 15, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic.

Brad Underwood and Illinois get the news they were waiting for from David Mirkovic

Sam Fariss

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Apr 15, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) passes against the High Point Panthers during the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

CBS writer gives Illinois yet another reason to go all-in for John Blackwell

Ericka Brockish

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Apr 15, 2026

Tulane's Rowan Brumbaugh (7) goes for a layup during the first round American Conference Tournament game between Memphis and Tulane in Birmingham, Ala, on March 11, 2026.

Illinois basketball poking around transfer portal market for a point guard

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 15, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood 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

Projected Illinois basketball lineup with the Stefan Vaaks transfer portal addition

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 15, 2026

Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25)

Duke isn’t the only blue blood obstructing Brad Underwood’s path to John Blackwell

Josh Yourish

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Apr 14, 2026

Illinois guard Maddie Webber (34) and guard Destiny Jackson (2) celebrate defeating Colorado in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Illinois basketball sharpshooter avoids the transfer portal, returns for 2026-27

Kellen Sherman

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Apr 13, 2026

A young fan holds up a Illinois Fighting Illini sign Saturday, April 4, 2026, during a Final Four game against the UConn Huskies at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Key cog explains Illinois basketball passion a big reason for recruiting success

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 13, 2026

Mar 11, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Providence Friars guard Stefan Vaaks (7) looks to pass against the Butler Bulldogs defense during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Transfer portal delivers Illinois basketball crucial centerpiece

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 12, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Providence Friars guard Stefan Vaaks (7) shoots over St. John's Red Storm guard Joson Sanon (3) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Illinois eyeing an unconventional transfer portal replacement for Keaton Wagler

Pleas Honeywood

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Apr 12, 2026

UConn Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) defends and is called for a foul against Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) on Saturday, April 4, 2026, during a Final Four game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Brad Underwood is turning the Illinois basketball program into Guard U

Pleas Honeywood

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Apr 12, 2026

Davenport North's Divine Bourrage (1) high fives her teammates as she's subbed out during the third quarter of the Class 5A quarterfinal on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Wells Fargo Arena.

Illinois basketball landed a big fish for their first transfer portal signing

Kellen Sherman

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Apr 12, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) 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

NBA Draft news gives Illinois basketball expected gut punch

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 11, 2026

Dec 6, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood yells to his bench against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Transfer portal snags Illinois basketball fresh face before he hits the court

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 11, 2026

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