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

Two major predictions for Illinois basketball point guard Destiny Jackson in 2026-27

Kellen Sherman

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May 3, 2026

Quentin Coleman proves he is ready to take the Illinois basketball backcourt by storm

Rees Woodcock

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May 3, 2026

Illinois basketball will get an assist from NBA Draft Combine with Andrej Stojakovic

Rees Woodcock

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May 2, 2026

Two Illinois basketball legends cemented their legacies

Kellen Sherman

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May 2, 2026

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

Brad Underwood believes he landed the 'best offensive player' in the transfer portal

Sam Fariss

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May 2, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic.

Video of David Mirkovic's side hustle has fans hopeful 1 Illini will leave the portal

Sam Fariss

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May 1, 2026

Illinois center Lety Vasconcelos, right, rebounds over Oregon forward Ehis Etute as the Oregon Ducks host the Illinois Fighting Illini on Feb. 4, 2026, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon.

Illinois basketball center wins prestigious award at this year's Oskees

Kellen Sherman

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Apr 30, 2026

Apr 23, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) talks with guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) during a free throw by the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Minnesota Timberwolves will have to fend off Denver Nuggets without Ayo Dosunmu

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 30, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2)

New NBA mock draft makes Andrej Stojakovic’s Illinois decision easier for next season

Josh Yourish

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Apr 30, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) 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

Illinois basketball will win the Andrej Stojakovic battle due to these two factors

Owen Christopher

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Apr 30, 2026

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

Kylan Boswell's love for Brad Underwood will only make people admire the Illinois HC more

Sam Fariss

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Apr 29, 2026

Mar 14, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Will Riley (7) shoots the ball while Maryland Terrapins guard DeShawn Harris-Smith (5) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Top 10 Illinois basketball freshman seasons in the Brad Underwood era

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 29, 2026

Feb 25, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green reacts against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the fourth quarter at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

ESPN analyst gives high praise to Illinois basketball for next season

Kellen Sherman

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Apr 29, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood celebrates after cutting down the net 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 2026-27 rankings have Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood in rare air

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 27, 2026

Apr 25, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) celebrates with fans after making a three-point shot against the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Former Illinois basketball star puts Minnesota Timberwolves on back in NBA Playoffs

Kellen Sherman

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Apr 26, 2026

Illinois guard Aaliyah Guyton (1) celebrates defeating Colorado with her team in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Illinois basketball is living every programs dream with massive offseason

Kellen Sherman

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Apr 26, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) shoots against the Connecticut Huskies in the second half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball star makes second-best decision of career declaring for NBA Draft

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 26, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2).

Projected Illinois lineup without Andrej Stojakovic could be trouble for Brad Underwood

Sam Fariss

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Apr 26, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2)

Andrej Stojakovic shocks Illinois fans with 2026 NBA Draft decision

Sam Fariss

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Apr 26, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts 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

Key area incomplete in Illinois basketball 2026 offseason grades

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 24, 2026

Jan 30, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn.

Former Illinois guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn is taking his talents to the Big 12

Sam Fariss

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Apr 23, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) forward David Mirkovic (0) defend Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball transfer portal target heading to the bluest of bloods

Kellen Sherman

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Apr 22, 2026

Feb 2, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts after a talk with an official during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Is the Illinois basketball transfer portal signed, sealed, and delivered for 2026-27?

Owen Christopher

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Apr 21, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) warms up before a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament against the UConn Huskies at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball stopped being that thing people said they were

Pleas Honeywood

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Apr 21, 2026

Mar 5, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter and Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood chat before the start of the game at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Top Illinois basketball recruit's new status gives green light to start in 2026-27

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 20, 2026

Principia Panthers guard Quentin Coleman (11) is fouled by Wheeler Wildcats guard Kevin Savage III (2) during the fourth quarter of a City of Palms Classic quarterfinal game at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025.

Illinois commit gets bumped to 5-star status in latest win for Brad Underwood

Braulio Perez

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Apr 20, 2026

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

Mar 13, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood gestures to his team against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Projected Illinois basketball lineup with the addition of Zavier Zens

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 18, 2026

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