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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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May 1, 2025

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

Jon Rhoades

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Apr 30, 2025

Key rationale why Ben Humrichous return to Illinois could be huge

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 29, 2025

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

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 29, 2025

Illinois v Iowa

Joe Lunardi undervaluing big Illinois basketball offseason with first bracketology

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 29, 2025

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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Apr 28, 2025

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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Apr 28, 2025

California v Stanford

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

Braulio Perez

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Apr 28, 2025

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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Apr 27, 2025

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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Apr 25, 2025

California v Stanford

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

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 23, 2025

Oakland v Illinois

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

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 22, 2025

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

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 21, 2025

Mar 14, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Adam Miller (44) cuts down a piece of the net after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball trying to rekindle old fling through the transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 15, 2025

Xavier v Illinois

Projected NBA Draft lottery pick departs the Illinois basketball program

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 14, 2025

Iowa v Illinois

Illinois basketball receives sad but expected news about a future NBA talent

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 14, 2025

Rutgers v Illinois

Projected Illinois basketball lineup with the addition of Aaliyah Guyton

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 13, 2025

Iowa v Ohio State

Illinois basketball hits a local home run in the transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 13, 2025

Xavier v Illinois

Illinois basketball eyeing transfer portal guard from Chicago

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 12, 2025

Iowa State v Kansas State

Illinois basketball in contact with big-time transfer portal sharpshooter

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 10, 2025

Illinois v Iowa

ESPN nails the Illinois basketball position in the way-too-early top 25 for 2025-26

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 8, 2025

IUPUI v Illinois

Projected Illinois basketball lineup with the addition of David Mirkovic

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 8, 2025

Illinois v Kentucky

A crucial stat is helped by Illinois basketball landing big-time European recruit

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 8, 2025

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

Transfer portal claims first victim from Illinois basketball offseason

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 7, 2025

Illinois v Texas

Illinois basketball class of 2025 gets stronger with top in-state honor

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 6, 2025

UCLA v Illinois

Projected Illinois basketball lineup with the addition of Zvonimir Ivisic

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 6, 2025

Illinois v Oregon

After brutal transfer portal loss, Illinois basketball is upgrading with Zvonimir Ivisic

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 5, 2025

Mississippi State v Arkansas

Illinois basketball lands massive transfer portal big man for 2025-26

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 5, 2025

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