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Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) with fans after the National Championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

A former Illinois basketball top talent draws bittersweet feelings as NBA comes calling

Rees Woodcock

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4:49 PM CDT

Andrej Stojakovic Update: Illinois get hopeful prediction from ESPN insider

Braulio Perez

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4:29 PM CDT

Keaton Wagler gets both good and bad news in brand new NBA Mock Draft

Sam Fariss

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9:45 AM CDT

A perfect change of pace guard resides on the Illinois basketball roster for 2026-27

Kellen Sherman

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May 18, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) shoots the ball against the Houston Cougars 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 is battling one key indicator in the Andrej Stojakovic decision

Rees Woodcock

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May 18, 2026

Feb 25, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green watches her team play the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball continues trend with another Balkan commitment

Kellen Sherman

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May 18, 2026

Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before a game with the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Rising 2027 wide receiver marks Illinois football as first official visit

Rees Woodcock

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May 17, 2026

Nov 24, 2018; Evanston, IL, USA; A detailed view of a Illinois Fighting Illini helmet before a game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-Imagn Images

Illinois football commit has the framework to be a monster at the next level

Rees Woodcock

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May 17, 2026

Feb 25, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green watches her team play the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

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

Kellen Sherman

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May 17, 2026

Mar 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood celebrates an 80-54 win against the Oregon Ducks at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Quentin Coleman’s new status has him in Illinois basketball rarefied air

Rees Woodcock

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May 15, 2026

Reed Gerken was at Ohio Stadium to watch the Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Michigan Wolverines in an NCAA football game on Saturday Nov. 30, 2024.

Illinois football in a heated battle as a key recruit narrows list to top 4

Rees Woodcock

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May 15, 2026

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

Illinois basketball just pulled off the greatest retention possible this offseason

Rees Woodcock

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May 15, 2026

Morton lineman Soren Fifer, left, protects the quarterback in the second half of their Week 4 high school football game against Metamora on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 in Morton. The Redbirds defeated the Potters 43-40.

Bret Bielema is beefing up the Illinois football roster with another in-state commitment

Rees Woodcock

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May 14, 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

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

Latest Andrej Stojakovic update should calm worried Illinois fans out there

Ericka Brockish

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May 14, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) gets high fives as he walks onto the court before practice ahead of a Final Four game on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Illinois basketball not cowering in fear from Blue Blood dominance

Rees Woodcock

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May 14, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) dribbles the ball 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

NBA Draft Combine is a prime chance for Illinois basketball guard to showcase himself

Kellen Sherman

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May 13, 2026

Sep 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema shakes hands with fans before an NCAA game against the Western Michigan Broncos at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football just got Katin Houser a brand new toy for the 2026 season

Rees Woodcock

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May 13, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) 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

Andrej Stojakovic keeps being reminded why returning to Illinois is a no-brainer

Braulio Perez

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May 13, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) drives to the basket during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

Keaton Wagler reliving his 'killer's mentality' vs. Purdue is gold for Illinois fans

Braulio Perez

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May 13, 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

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

Path mapped out for another Illinois basketball push at a Big Ten regular season crown

Owen Christopher

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May 13, 2026

Feb 25, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Gretchen Dolan (5) shoots over Iowa Hawkeyes guard Sydney Affolter (3) during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball veteran could make a huge impact in 2026-27 if she can overcome this one big hurdle

Kellen Sherman

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May 13, 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

Andrej Stojakovic gave Illinois fans hope with cryptic NBA Draft Combine comment

Braulio Perez

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May 12, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) shoots against Connecticut 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: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Andrej Stojakovic has NBA Draft Combine shooting day that most expected

Rees Woodcock

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May 12, 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.

Illinois basketball is ready for highly-touted recruit to return in 2026-27

Kellen Sherman

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May 12, 2026

May 31, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Illinois catcher Jacob Schroeder (8) stands at the plate during the fourth inning of a NCAA Division I Baseball Championship game between the Indiana State Sycamores and Illinois Fighting Illini at Kentucky Proud Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Illinois baseball breaks out the brooms in huge sweep of in-state rival

Kamden Wollard

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May 12, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) 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

NBA Draft Lottery proves that Keaton Wagler needs to somehow drop in the rankings

Rees Woodcock

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May 11, 2026

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