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Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts after the game in a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Massive coaching news should give Illinois basketball a boost entering 2026-27

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 22, 2026

All signs point to Keaton Wagler having a floor and ceiling spot in the 2026 NBA Draft

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 22, 2026

Illinois basketball has a national championship storm brewing with key transfer portal and recruiting additions

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 21, 2026

Illinois basketball is sitting on a treasure trove of talent for the 2027 NBA Draft

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 20, 2026

May 10, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) walks out during introductions before game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs with the San Antonio Spurs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Ayo Dosunmu's status gives him tremendous free agent value as NBA enters offseason

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 19, 2026

May 6, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) dribbles up the court in the first half during game two of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Obama Presidential Center grand opening featured a former Illinois basketball star

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 19, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) dribbles the ball 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

Keaton Wagler oozed confidence in pre-NBA Draft national TV interview

Kellen Sherman

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Jun 19, 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

Former Illinois basketball fan favorite dealt another career blow with new team

Kellen Sherman

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Jun 17, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts to a play against the Penn Quakers in the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Kansas could hold the key to a giant Illinois basketball class of 2027

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 15, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) shoots against Iowa Hawkeyes guard Tavion Banks (6) in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Top 3 NBA Draft landing spots where Keaton Wagler will thrive the most

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 14, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) speaks to media 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

Top 3 dumpster fire teams Keaton Wagler needs to avoid in the 2026 NBA Draft

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 14, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball's Big Ten foe receiving champions treatment in recent basketball power rankings

Kellen Sherman

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Jun 13, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) dribbles the ball against UConn Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) during the first 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

Recent bump in NBA Mock Draft has Keaton Wagler stepping on a land mine

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 13, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood leads a team huddle 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.

Brad Underwood has Illinois basketball in reach of the Big Ten crown

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 10, 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 adds NBA Draft workout with recent legendary dynasty

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 10, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) dribbles the ball against UConn Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) during the first 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

Keaton Wagler could experience crazy NBA Draft night with projected trade landing him locally

Kellen Sherman

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Jun 10, 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

Illinois basketball keeps the in-state pipeline flowing with newest commitment

Kellen Sherman

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Jun 9, 2026

July 19, 2025; North Augusta, South Carolina, USA; Brad Beal Elite Quentin Coleman (1) gestures to a teammate as Team Durant Evans Barning Jr. (7) defends during the Brad Beal Elite and Team Durant game at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam at Riverview Park Activity Center. Brad Beal Elite won 91-59. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Future Illinois basketball star earns high praise at the top of the sport

Kellen Sherman

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Jun 8, 2026

Apr 2, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois head coach Brad Underwood during a press conference ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Rivals updated rankings give Illinois basketball a massive recruiting target in backyard

Kellen Sherman

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Jun 7, 2026

Mar 11, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Providence Friars guard Stefan Vaaks (7) takes a shot against Butler Bulldogs forward Michael Ajayi (5) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

A crucial stat that shows the 2026-27 Illinois basketball team might be better than the Final Four squad

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 7, 2026

Principia Panthers guard Quentin Coleman (11) goes for a lay up during a City of Palms Classic semifinal game against the Paul VI Panthers at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025.

Quentin Coleman throwing up eye-popping numbers months before entering the Illinois basketball program

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 7, 2026

May 12, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Keaton Wagler participates in the 2026 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Keaton Wagler’s confusing drop in NBA mock draft would be beneficial

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 5, 2026

Oct 9, 2023; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green speaks to the media at the Big Ten Basketball Media Days at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Shauna Green tapping into Iowa market as Illinois lays groundwork for the future

Kellen Sherman

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Jun 5, 2026

Apr 19, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Deron Williams (8) shoots over Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague (0) during the first half in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Top 10 NBA Playoff masterpieces by an Illinois basketball player

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 4, 2026

Big Walnut's Sydney Mobley (14) shoots the ball in the first half of the OHSAA state semifinal game at Vandalia Butler on Friday, March 13, 2026 in Vandalia, Ohio.

Prime Illinois basketball recruiting target lands high on SC Next 100 list

Kellen Sherman

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Jun 4, 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.

Walk-on guard continues to be a big part of Illinois basketball's depth

Kellen Sherman

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Jun 3, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood speaks during a press conference ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball superstar recruiting target lands in the top-20 of elite list

Kellen Sherman

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Jun 2, 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

The stress test is on for Brad Underwood, as Illinois basketball expectations have changed

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 1, 2026

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