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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

ESPN analyst gives high praise to Illinois basketball for next season

Kellen Sherman

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Apr 29, 2026

Projected 2026-27 rankings have Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood in rare air

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 27, 2026

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

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

Illinois basketball steals a Badger directly from his homeland

Kellen Sherman

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Apr 18, 2026

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

Illinois's projected 2026-27 lineup is Final Four caliber and Brad Underwood isn't done

Sam Fariss

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Apr 17, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) and forward Jake Davis (15) defend guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) as he shoots the ball during practice ahead of a Final Four game on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Massive piece to the Illinois basketball puzzle avoids the transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 17, 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 suffers third transfer portal departure of the offseason

Kellen Sherman

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Apr 17, 2026

Dec 6, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) celebrates the win with head coach Brad Underwood against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

John Blackwell pursuit should hinge on Illinois basketball transfer portal decision

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 17, 2026

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

Brad Underwood's simple roster retention pitch paid off as well as it possibly could have

Sam Fariss

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Apr 17, 2026

Mar 20, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ty Rodgers (20), guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) and guard AJ Redd (5) work out during NCAA Tournament First Round Practice at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Long-time Illinois basketball fan favorite adds his name to the transfer portal

Kellen Sherman

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Apr 17, 2026

Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ty Rodgers (20) dribbles the ball against the Connecticut Huskies in the finals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Ty Rodgers departure from Illinois basketball is best for both parties

Owen Christopher

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Apr 17, 2026

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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Apr 16, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UConn Huskies guard Solo Ball (1) fouls Illinois Fighting Illini forward Jake Davis (15) 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

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

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 16, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) 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

Key Illinois basketball mustache announces return, avoids transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 16, 2026

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