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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

The ultimate test awaits Bret Bielema and the Illinois football team in 2026

Owen Christopher

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Apr 24, 2026

3 best NFL Draft landing spots for Illinois football EDGE Gabe Jacas

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 24, 2026

Illinois basketball transfer portal target heading to the bluest of bloods

Kellen Sherman

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Apr 22, 2026

Dec 30, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema hoist the trophy with Doug from Liberty Mutual against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Illinois football recruiting target is back on the market for 2027

Pleas Honeywood

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Apr 21, 2026

Illinois coach Bret Bielema during the Music City Bowl against Tennessee in an NCAA college football game on Dec. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Kamden Lopati, arms races, & Illinois football's place in college football landscape

Pleas Honeywood

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Apr 21, 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

Oct 14, 2023; College Park, Maryland, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) huddles along the sidelines with teammates before the game against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Monster 4-star recruit has eyes on Illinois football as top list narrows

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 20, 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

Mar 1, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois offensive lineman JC Davis (OL18) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Illinois football players who could hear their name called in the 2026 NFL Draft

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 19, 2026

Nov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) celebrates his sack on Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (16) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football star could find a home with the Chicago Bears in the NFL Draft

Kellen Sherman

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Apr 19, 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

Jun 1, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini infielder Drake Westcott (34) tosses the ball to first base to force an out during the ninth inning against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kentucky Proud Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Illinois baseball clips Oregon with legendary walk-off

Kellen Sherman

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Apr 19, 2026

Apr 18, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) handles the ball as he is defended by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) during the first half in game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Minnesota Timberwolves need to ride Ayo Dosunmu spark into game 2

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 18, 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

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 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 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

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

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

Jun 1, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Nick Mingione shakes hands with Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Dan Hartleb after the game at Kentucky Proud Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Illinois baseball freshman continues hot start with record-breaking effort vs. SIUE

Kellen Sherman

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Apr 16, 2026

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