https://writingillini.com/brad-underwood-must-go-all-in-for-john-blackwell-and-keep-him-away-from-this-schoolWriting IllinienBrad Underwood must go all-in for John Blackwell and keep him away from this schoolJohn Blackwell,Illinois Fighting Illini,Illinois basketball,Brad Underwood,college basketball2026-04-08T14:45:51Z2026-04-08T14:45:51Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4200,h_2362,x_0,y_112/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01knprs5w8r3mnsw6fsk.jpgIllinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) drives to the basket against Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25)https://writingillini.com/projected-illinois-basketball-lineup-for-2026-27-before-the-transfer-portal-and-nbaWriting IllinienProjected Illinois basketball lineup for 2026-27 before the transfer portal and NBAillinois basketball,transfer portal,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball,NBA2026-04-08T01:13:47Z2026-04-08T01:13:47Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4933,h_2774,x_0,y_121/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01knnac37p61brf6zkvx.jpgMar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood and guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) celebrate 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: Troy Taormina-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/sports-media-giant-gives-illinois-basketball-high-praise-entering-2026-27Writing IllinienSports media giant gives Illinois basketball high praise entering 2026-27illinois basketball,Illinois fighting illini,women's college basketball2026-04-08T00:06:49Z2026-04-08T00:06:49Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3602,h_2026,x_0,y_55/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01knjcmpbnkedrxsfvhr.jpgIllinois forward Berry Wallace (23) brings the ball up the court against Vanderbilt during the second half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, March 23, 2026.https://writingillini.com/the-illinois-basketball-offseason-blueprintWriting IllinienThe Illinois basketball offseason blueprintillinois basketball,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball2026-04-07T20:28:44Z2026-04-07T20:30:10Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4224,h_2376,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kngqcxfy8vnqhbc5wx.jpgIllinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) and Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) walk off the court Saturday, April 4, 2026, following the UConn Huskies' 71-62 Final Four victory at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.https://writingillini.com/3-dream-transfers-brad-underwood-needs-to-target-with-the-portal-finally-openWriting Illinien3 dream transfers Brad Underwood needs to target with the portal finally openBrad Underwood,Illinois Fighting Illini,Illinois basketball,college basketball2026-04-07T19:00:18Z2026-04-07T19:00:18Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3696,h_2079,x_0,y_39/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01knmmy03wcs5hw21pkd.jpgWisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25)https://writingillini.com/early-transfer-portal-wish-list-for-the-illinois-basketball-programWriting IllinienEarly transfer portal wish list for the Illinois basketball programtransfer portal,illinois basketball,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball2026-04-07T10:19:43Z2026-04-07T10:21:22Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5806,h_3265,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01knjtcm262k6k0x24cj.jpgMar 21, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; VCU Rams guard Terrence Hill Jr. (6) shoots as Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) and forward Ben Humrichous (3) defend in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/illinois-basketball-guard-helps-put-on-a-show-during-final-four-opening-ceremonyWriting IllinienIllinois basketball guard helps put on a show during Final Four opening ceremonyillinois basketball,ncaa tournament,Illinois fighting illini ,college basketball2026-04-07T02:16:53Z2026-04-07T02:16:53Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4000,h_2250,x_0,y_162/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01knf8smr52ph71vd42h.jpgIllinois Fighting Illini fans listen Saturday, April 4, 2026, as the national anthem is sang during a Final Four game against the UConn Huskies at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.https://writingillini.com/brad-underwood-has-illinois-basketball-fans-ready-to-run-through-a-brick-wallWriting IllinienBrad Underwood has Illinois basketball fans ready to run through a brick wallillinois basketball,ncaa tournament,Brad Underwood,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball2026-04-07T01:05:55Z2026-04-07T01:05:55Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4227,h_2377,x_0,y_152/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01knevcyttxe6kh9wh24.jpgApr 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 Imageshttps://writingillini.com/illinois-basketball-players-who-seem-destined-for-the-transfer-portalWriting IllinienIllinois basketball players who seem destined for the transfer portalillinois basketball,transfer portal,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball2026-04-07T00:54:36Z2026-04-07T00:54:36Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5074,h_2854,x_0,y_158/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01knjpwnfa3ar5q4bk7p.jpgIllinois 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.https://writingillini.com/huge-transfer-portal-legacy-guard-could-put-illinois-basketball-over-the-topWriting IllinienHuge transfer portal legacy guard could put Illinois basketball over the topillinois basketball,transfer portal,John Blackwell,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball2026-04-07T00:20:59Z2026-04-07T00:20:59Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7922,h_4456,x_0,y_299/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01knjmyypw8xmpkdka7f.jpgMar 13, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) defends Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25)during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/illinois-basketball-2026-transfer-portal-tracker-brad-underwoods-title-run-starts-nowWriting IllinienIllinois basketball 2026 Transfer Portal tracker: Brad Underwood's title run starts nowIllinois Fighting Illini,College basketball,NBA Draft,Brad Underwood2026-04-06T20:45:00Z2026-04-06T20:45:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2831,h_1592,x_0,y_41/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01knj5c11mtbgzs6twtz.jpgApr 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.