Illinois Basketball

Illinois v Kentucky

Illinois trying to tap back into the legendary Peoria pipeline

Rees Woodcock
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Top 10 Illinois basketball transfer portal additions of all time

Illinois basketball adds to the team, and it isn’t in the transfer portal

Illinois basketball is not running from the Tennessee Volunteers

Nov 23, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood during the first half against the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

After impressive stretch with Illinois, Brad Underwood is getting his flowers

Rees Woodcock
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May 12, 2024; Chicago, IL, USA; A overall shot of the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery at McCormick Place West. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

First NBA Mock Draft after lottery has Illinois duo landing in prime spots

Rees Woodcock
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Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) drives up to the basket as Xavier guard Dayvion McKnight (20) attempts to guard him during the second half of their first round NCAA men’ s basketball tournament game on Friday March 21, 2025 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis.

NBA Draft Combine measurements are in: Illinois G Kasparas Jakucionis

Rees Woodcock
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Mar 21, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA: Illinois Fighting Illini forward Will Riley (7) drives to the hoop past Xavier Musketeers forward Jerome Hunter (2) during the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

NBA Draft Combine measurements are in: Illinois F Will Riley

Rees Woodcock
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Feb 15, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; California Golden Bears guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) shoots against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Illinois a top team in the country when it comes to transfer portal quality

Rees Woodcock
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Mar 21, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA: Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood watches play down court during the first half against the Xavier Musketeers at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Brad Underwood looks for end of beginning when Illinois heads back to Chicago

Rees Woodcock
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Jan 12, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions guard/forward Puff Johnson (5) drives the ball towards the basket during the first half against the Oregon Ducks at Bryce Jordan Center. Oregon defeated Penn State 82-81. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Illinois looking to strike in the transfer portal one more time this spring

Rees Woodcock
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Mar 11, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; California Golden Bears guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) with the ball in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Illinois' best addition of the offseason might not be who you think it is

Jon Rhoades
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Illinois guard Kylan Boswell (4) hits a three-point basket over Kentucky guard Collin Chandler (5) during the second half of their second round NCAA men’ s basketball tournament game Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kentucky beat Illinois 84-75.

Illinois has two massive reasons to start ranked inside the top 15

Rees Woodcock
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Illinois v Maryland

2025 NBA Mock Draft has Kasparas Jakucionis landing with superstar big man

Rees Woodcock
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Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) drives to the basket against Xavier forward Jerome Hunter (2) in an NCAA Tournament game at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Friday, March 21, 2025.

Multiple Illinois players getting chance to shine at NBA Draft Combine

Rees Woodcock
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Illinois Fighting Illini forward Will Riley (7) rushes past Iowa Hawkeyes forward Payton Sandfort (20) on Thursday, March 13, 2025, during the second round of the men's Big Ten tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Illinois Fighting Illini defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes, 106-94.

A big reason why Will Riley needs to come back to Illinois for one more season

Jon Rhoades
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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

Illinois faces tough road during the 2025-26 Big Ten schedule

Jon Rhoades
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Jan 26, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ben Humrichous (3) drives the b all against Northwestern Wildcats forward Nick Martinelli (2) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Key rationale why Ben Humrichous return to Illinois could be huge

Rees Woodcock
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Xavier v Illinois

Key player returning to the Illinois roster for the 2025-26 season

Rees Woodcock
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Illinois v Iowa

Joe Lunardi undervaluing big Illinois basketball offseason with first bracketology

Rees Woodcock
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Mar 11, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; California Golden Bears guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) grabs a rebound in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Projected Illinois basketball lineup with the addition of Andrej Stojakovic

Jon Rhoades
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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: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Andrej Stojakovic is icing on an impressive Illinois recruiting class

Rees Woodcock
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California v Stanford

Illinois takes down UNC in massive recruiting win to land Andrej Stojakovic

Braulio Perez
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Feb 26, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; California Golden Bears guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) looks on during warm ups before their game against the SMU Mustangs at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Illinois takes a step forward in landing a massive transfer portal target

Rees Woodcock
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Feb 12, 2025; Lubbock, Texas, USA;  Arizona State Sun Devils guard Adam Miller (44) dribbles the ball around Texas Tech Red Raiders guard Chance McMillian (0) in the first half at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Why the Illinois transfer portal miss might not hurt after all

Jon Rhoades
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California v Stanford

Prediction submitted for Illinois basketball to land a massive transfer portal wing

Rees Woodcock
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Oakland v Illinois

Backcourt gets stronger, as Illinois lands massive point guard from overseas

Rees Woodcock
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Mar 11, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; California Golden Bears guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) handles the ball defended by Virginia Tech Hokies guard Brandon Rechsteiner (7) during OT at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Huge transfer portal target visiting the Illinois basketball program

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