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Mar 21, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) dunks the ball during the second half against the VCU Rams during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Andrej Stojakovic earns Illinois honor in the competitive transfer portal era

Kellen Sherman

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5:30 AM CDT

Illinois forward Ben Humrichous is getting his NBA shot in the bright lights of New York

Rees Woodcock

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4:45 AM CDT

The national stage awaits a rising Illinois basketball star

Kellen Sherman

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4:30 AM CDT

Henri Veesaar suffers draft disaster Andrej Stojakovic was smart enough to avoid

Sam Fariss

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Jun 24, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood talks with Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) against the Connecticut Huskies in the first 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

Brad Underwood has flipped Illinois basketball into an NBA Draft factory

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 23, 2026

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the fifth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Illinois guard Keaton Wagler after he was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Post-NBA Draft interview should get Los Angeles Clippers fans pumped about picking Keaton Wagler

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 23, 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

Keaton Wagler gives the Los Angeles Clippers the best guard in the 2026 NBA Draft

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 23, 2026

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

Keaton Wagler gives Illinois basketball a shoutout before his life completely changes

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 23, 2026

Dec 30, 2019; Santa Clara, California, USA; General view of the Illinois Fighting Illini helmet during the second quarter against California Golden Bears at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

Bret Bielema stacking much-needed depth in the Illinois football secondary

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 23, 2026

Apr 25, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) celebrates with fans after making a three-point shot against the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Huge NBA Playoffs run has Ayo Dosunmu cashing in with massive new contract

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 23, 2026

Mar 25, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Miami Heat guard Kasparas Jakucionis (25) brings the ball up court in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Kasparas Jakucionis was the glue that held the blockbuster Giannis Antetokounmpo trade together

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 23, 2026

Feb 9, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Kasparas Jakucionis (25) looks on against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Former Illinois basketball star a part of a massive Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster NBA Draft day trade

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 23, 2026

Feb 27, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) drives the ball against Michigan Wolverines guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (11) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Dusty May, Keaton Wagler collision course isn’t that far of a stretch in the 2026 NBA Draft

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 22, 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

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

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 22, 2026

Oct 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema stands on the sidelines during the second quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football shows recruiting masterclass in latest 2027 commitment

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 22, 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

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 football slips in a key specialist to the class of 2027

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 22, 2026

Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema leads his team during the Illini Walk before an NCAA football game against the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Decision time locked in for massive Illinois football recruiting target

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 22, 2026

Illinois running back Ca'Lil Valentine (5) is grabbed by Tennessee linebacker Jadon Perlotte (27) in the fourth quarter of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game on Dec. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Ca’Lil Valentine bucking an ugly Illinois football trend with big year on the horizon

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 21, 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

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

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 21, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) is defended by Connecticut Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) in the first 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 is sitting on a treasure trove of talent for the 2027 NBA Draft

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 20, 2026

Jan 17, 2026; Honolulu, Hawaii, USA; Adrien Dumont de Chassart, of Belgium drives off the first tee during the third round of the Sony Open in Hawaii. Mandatory Credit: Marco Garcia-Imagn Images

The U.S. Open is again proving Illinois is a golf school at its heart

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 19, 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

Dec 30, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema calls time out against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Illinois football capped off a big run of recruiting with a key flip from an offensive weapon

Kellen Sherman

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Jun 17, 2026

Illinois running back Ca'Lil Valentine (5) runs the ball ahead of Tennessee defensive back Andre Turrentine (2) and linebacker Jadon Perlotte (27) for a first down in the first quarter of the Music City Bowl against Tennessee in an NCAA football game on Dec. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

The floor to a successful 2026 season has been set for the Illinois football team

Owen Christopher

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Jun 17, 2026

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema, right, and Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley shake hands after the 34-32 Illini win at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Bret Bielema is missing one vital thing at Illinois to be in the top tier of Big Ten coaches

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 17, 2026

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