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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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7:43 AM CDT

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

Rees Woodcock

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5:45 AM CDT

Key Illinois basketball mustache announces return, avoids transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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5:05 AM CDT

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

Dec 2, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Sacramento State Hornets guard Prophet Johnson (16) drives to the basket against Baylor Bears guard Cameron Carr (43) during the first half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball transfer portal target could be solution to depleted backcourt

Kellen Sherman

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Apr 11, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Mihailo Petrovic (77) passes the ball against Maryland Terrapins forward Aleks Alston (24) in the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Fred Zwicky-Imagn Images

Failed Illinois offseason addition comes to a predictable transfer portal end

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 11, 2026

Apr 8, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) drives around Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) during the second quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Former Illinois basketball star goes off in a huge night in the NBA

Kamden Wollard

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Apr 10, 2026

Mar 23, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood leaves the court after the game against the Duquesne Dukes in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball ready for battle vs a blue blood for huge transfer portal talent

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 10, 2026

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

Rees Woodcock

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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

Rees Woodcock

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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

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 9, 2026

Apr 2, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois head coach Brad Underwood during a press conference ahead of the Final Four

Illinois makes short list of teams without transfer losses 2 days into the portal

Sam Fariss

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Apr 9, 2026

Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25)

Illinois’s projected lineup if it lands John Blackwell would have Final Four written all over it

Josh Yourish

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Apr 9, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) drives to the basket against Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25)

Brad Underwood must go all-in for John Blackwell and keep him away from this school

Josh Yourish

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Apr 8, 2026

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