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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

Key recruiting targets who could put Illinois basketball over the top in 2027-28

Kellen Sherman

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May 30, 2026

Illinois basketball continues trend with another Balkan commitment

Kellen Sherman

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May 18, 2026

Illinois basketball trying to build for the future with massive Maryland talent

Kellen Sherman

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May 17, 2026

Oct 2, 2024; Rosemont, IL, USA; Illinois head coach Shauna Green during the 2024 Big Ten Womenís Basketball media day at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Melissa Tamez-Imagn Images

Lightning-quick growth for Illinois basketball will make it hard for this top recruit to say no

Kellen Sherman

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May 14, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood celebrates with the trophy on the podium 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

Prime Illinois basketball recruiting target would have been a luxury, not a necessity

Kellen Sherman

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May 13, 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

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

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 18, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell.

The newest John Blackwell contender might be the scariest competition for Illinois yet

Sam Fariss

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Apr 16, 2026

Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25)

Duke isn’t the only blue blood obstructing Brad Underwood’s path to John Blackwell

Josh Yourish

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Apr 14, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood watches as his team plays March 21, 2026 during the first half of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament second round game against VCU at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

Illinois basketball locks in another official visit for 2026

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 9, 2026

Apr 2, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois head coach Brad Underwood during a press conference ahead of the Final Four

Illinois makes short list of teams without transfer losses 2 days into the portal

Sam Fariss

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Apr 9, 2026

Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25)

Illinois’s projected lineup if it lands John Blackwell would have Final Four written all over it

Josh Yourish

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Apr 9, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) drives to the basket against Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25)

Brad Underwood must go all-in for John Blackwell and keep him away from this school

Josh Yourish

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Apr 8, 2026

Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25)

3 dream transfers Brad Underwood needs to target with the portal finally open

Josh Yourish

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Apr 7, 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.

Illinois basketball 2026 Transfer Portal tracker: Brad Underwood's title run starts now

Sam Fariss

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Apr 6, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts after a play against the UConn Huskies 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

Former top recruit could be excellent transfer portal fit for Illinois basketball

Pleas Honeywood

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Apr 6, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2)

Brad Underwood's toughest offseason recruiting effort may have started in the postgame presser

Josh Yourish

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Apr 5, 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.

Brad Underwood continues to strike gold with huge Illinois basketball commitment

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 3, 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

Top Illinois basketball recruit took in the sights and sounds of Champaign

Kellen Sherman

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Apr 2, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Neoklis Avdalas (17) shoots the ball as Virginia Cavaliers guard Dallin Hall (30) defends in the first half at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball has a possible transfer portal target hit the open market

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 29, 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.

Former Illinois basketball top recruiting target has huge change of mind

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 9, 2026

China v France: Classification 9-16 Place - FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025

Crucial 2026 official visit would be a perfect fit for Illinois basketball

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 8, 2026

Illinois basketball in the mix for massive class of 2026 4-star recruit

Rees Woodcock

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Nov 11, 2025

Cornerstone recruit in place for the future of Illinois basketball

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 25, 2025

Illinois basketball has a golden opportunity at a must-get recruit

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 19, 2025

Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini mens basketball head coach Brad Underwood reacts after Will Riley is selected as the 21st pick by the Utah Jazz in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Massive decision date set for 4-star Illinois basketball recruiting target

Rees Woodcock

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Oct 16, 2025

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