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Aug 18, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer at fan fest at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

A former Illinois basketball star could be leading a sneaky good NBA team in 2026-27

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 9, 2026

Top Illinois basketball commit remains strong in updated recruiting rankings

Kellen Sherman

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Jul 9, 2026

Illinois will face a familiar foe with Penn addition to basketball non-conference slate

Ericka Brockish

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Jul 8, 2026

Illinois basketball rounds out roster with final piece of the puzzle

Kellen Sherman

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Jul 8, 2026

Dec 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) drives the ball between Southern University Jaguars players during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball could see a historic 2027 NBA Draft for the program

Owen Christopher

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Jul 8, 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

Brad Underwood is loving what he is seeing from his last-minute 2026 commit

Ericka Brockish

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Jul 7, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) reacts to a foul call 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.

Great blend has Illinois basketball in cushy spot on Way-Too-Early Top 25

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 6, 2026

Charlotte Hornets make sneaky signing of Illinois basketball guard official

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 6, 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

4 Illinois stars have some serious work to do after early 2027 NBA mock draft drops

Ericka Brockish

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Jul 6, 2026

Nov 24, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Mihailo Petrovic (77) yells instructions to teammates during the second half against the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Forgotten Illinois guard finds a new home in the Big East at Seton Hall

Ericka Brockish

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Jul 6, 2026

Feb 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green during the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

A few interesting notes from episode one of Illinois basketball's 'Falling Into Place'

Kellen Sherman

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Jul 6, 2026

Former Illinois basketball wing showing his NBA chops in first Summer League action

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 5, 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 fan favorite secures roster spot for FIBA Eurobasket Championships

Kellen Sherman

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Jul 5, 2026

Jan 8, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood greets the crowd before he first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball dodged a bullet by missing out on this transfer portal recruit

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 5, 2026

Dec 19, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Miami Heat guard Kasparas Jakucionis (25) reacts after a play againstteh Boston Celtics in the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Kasparas Jakucionis showing the Milwaukee Bucks they are set at point guard

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 4, 2026

Dec 6, 2024; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ben Humrichous (3) shoots over Northwestern Wildcats forward Nick Martinelli (2) during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Brooklyn Nets Summer League roster could get jolt from Illinois basketball rookie

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 3, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) runs up the court during practice ahead of a Final Four game on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Kylan Boswell is getting another chance at passing the NBA test

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 3, 2026

Illinois forward Berry Wallace (23) brings the ball up the court against Vanderbilt during the second half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, March 23, 2026.

Illinois basketball giving fans an in-depth look at a pivotal offseason

Kellen Sherman

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Jul 3, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts 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 isn’t in a golden era anymore, we are in THE era

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 1, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) is defended by Connecticut Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) in the first 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

David Mirković is not messing around at Illinois with latest workout photo

Ericka Brockish

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Jul 1, 2026

Jan 17, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood before the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Brad Underwood already has the next great Illinois basketball player waiting in the wings

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 30, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood directs players during a practice session ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Brad Underwood has only one thing on his mind at Illinois next season

Ericka Brockish

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Jun 30, 2026

Feb 3, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts against the Los Angeles Clippers at Scotiabank Arena. The Raptors beat the Clippers 121-103. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Massive Kawhi Leonard trade signals Keaton Wagler is Batman for the Los Angeles Clippers

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 30, 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

Keaton Wagler’s chip on the shoulder keeps growing with NBA Rookie of the Year odds

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 29, 2026

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver annouces the fifth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Illinois guard Keaton Wagler after he was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

NBA trade buzz could crown Keaton Wagler lead dog in Los Angeles

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 29, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green calls out to her team Friday, March 6, 2026, during a Big Ten women's basketball tournament game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Top 2029 Illinois basketball recruit makes unofficial visit to Champaign

Kellen Sherman

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Jun 28, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) talks with forward David Mirkovic (0) during the second 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

Which Illinois basketball players bear the brunt of the Keaton Wagler departure

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 28, 2026

May 15, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) dribbles the ball against the San Antonio Spurs in the second during game six of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Ayo Dosunmu should charge the Minnesota Timberwolves with a babysitting fee

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 26, 2026

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