https://writingillini.com/illinois-projected-2026-27-lineup-is-final-four-caliber-and-brad-underwood-isnt-doneWriting IllinienIllinois's projected 2026-27 lineup is Final Four caliber and Brad Underwood isn't doneAndrej Stojakovic,Brad Underwood,Illinois Fighting Illini,David Mirkovic,College basketball2026-04-17T19:50:00Z2026-04-17T19:50:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5371,h_3021,x_0,y_559/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kpeavzg3e8qjke57nv.jpgMar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood and players.https://writingillini.com/massive-piece-to-the-illinois-basketball-puzzle-avoids-the-transfer-portalWriting IllinienMassive piece to the Illinois basketball puzzle avoids the transfer portalillinois basketball,transfer portal,Andrej Stojakovic,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball2026-04-17T17:18:40Z2026-04-17T17:21:20Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4152,h_2335,x_77,y_241/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kpe75s2415y8bck4d8.jpgIllinois 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.https://writingillini.com/illinois-basketball-suffers-third-transfer-portal-departure-of-the-offseasonWriting IllinienIllinois basketball suffers third transfer portal departure of the offseasonillinois basketball,transfer portal,Illinois fighting illini,women's college basketball,Erica Finney2026-04-17T16:13:13Z2026-04-17T16:13:13Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4397,h_2473,x_0,y_78/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kpe3dyrn601b403je2.jpgIllinois 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.https://writingillini.com/john-blackwell-pursuit-should-hinge-on-illinois-basketball-transfer-portal-decisionWriting IllinienJohn Blackwell pursuit should hinge on Illinois basketball transfer portal decisiontransfer portal,illinois basketball,Andrej Stojakovic,John Blackwell,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball2026-04-17T16:02:47Z2026-04-17T16:06:20Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2912,h_1638,x_0,y_45/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kpe2rrp2xmv6c4gfw8.jpgDec 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 Imageshttps://writingillini.com/brad-underwoods-simple-roster-retention-pitch-paid-off-as-well-as-it-possibly-could-haveWriting IllinienBrad Underwood's simple roster retention pitch paid off as well as it possibly could haveBrad Underwood,Illinois Fighting Illini,College basketball,David Mirkovic2026-04-17T15:00:01Z2026-04-17T15:00:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3759,h_2114,x_0,y_146/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kpdw9fw26x1a8zp4df.jpgMar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood.https://writingillini.com/long-time-illinois-basketball-fan-favorite-adds-his-name-to-the-transfer-portalWriting IllinienLong-time Illinois basketball fan favorite adds his name to the transfer portalillinois basketball,Ty Rodgers,transfer portal,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball2026-04-17T12:28:35Z2026-04-17T12:28:35Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4159,h_2339,x_193,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kpdpjnmxm90485k5vm.jpgMar 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 Imageshttps://writingillini.com/ty-rodgers-departure-from-illinois-basketball-is-best-for-both-partiesWriting IllinienTy Rodgers departure from Illinois basketball is best for both partiesTy Rodgers,transfer portal,illinois basketball,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball2026-04-17T12:20:11Z2026-04-17T12:20:11Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4109,h_2311,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kpc0eb0wheba2qxdfe.jpgMar 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 https://writingillini.com/newest-john-blackwell-contender-might-be-scariest-competition-for-illinois-yetWriting IllinienThe newest John Blackwell contender might be the scariest competition for Illinois yetIllinois Fighting Illini,Brad Underwood,College basketball,John Blackwell2026-04-16T17:05:00Z2026-04-16T17:05:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4412,h_2481,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kpbfsf0nn3ks4b280n.jpgMar 18, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell.https://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 Underwood2026-04-06T20:45:00Z2026-04-16T15:31:27Zhttps://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.https://writingillini.com/literal-biggest-luxury-says-no-to-the-transfer-portal-returns-to-illinois-basketballWriting IllinienLiteral biggest luxury says no to the transfer portal, returns to Illinois basketballillinois basketball,Zvonimir Ivisic,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball,transfer portal2026-04-16T12:43:42Z2026-04-16T12:43:42Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6099,h_3430,x_0,y_122/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kpb51d8rwdpkx8dhp5.jpgMar 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 Imageshttps://writingillini.com/grit-and-guts-is-back-for-illinois-basketball-as-transfer-portal-spurned-againWriting IllinienGrit and guts is back for Illinois basketball, as transfer portal spurned againillinois basketball,Jake Davis,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball,transfer portal2026-04-16T10:45:54Z2026-04-16T10:45:54Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2306,h_1297,x_0,y_92/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kpay9vvj38kxpwjxtv.jpgApr 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 Imageshttps://writingillini.com/illinois-baseball-freshman-continues-hot-start-with-record-breaking-effort-vs-siueWriting IllinienIllinois baseball freshman continues hot start with record-breaking effort vs. SIUEillinois baseball,Illinois fighting illini,college baseball,Purdue2026-04-16T10:14:08Z2026-04-16T10:14:08Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6879,h_3869,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kp9hndjk3ecq6at9pa.jpgJun 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 Imageshttps://writingillini.com/key-illinois-basketball-mustache-announces-return-avoids-transfer-portalWriting IllinienKey Illinois basketball mustache announces return, avoids transfer portaltransfer portal,illinois basketball,Tomislav Ivisic,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball2026-04-16T10:05:14Z2026-04-16T10:05:14Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8082,h_4546,x_0,y_665/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kpavrs7sy9gmzdgxwy.jpgMar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) 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 Imageshttps://writingillini.com/massive-4-star-recruit-puts-illinois-football-in-elite-company-for-a-commitmentWriting IllinienMassive 4-star recruit puts Illinois football in elite company for a commitmentillinois football,class of 2027,Cameron Wagner,Illinois fighting illini,college football,Illinois football recruiting2026-04-15T21:51:20Z2026-04-15T21:51:20Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3603,h_2026,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kp9hyt307c0gck12az.jpgCameron Wagner, St. Joseph Ogden offensive tackle, soaks up the atmosphere of the game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Texas Longhorns at Ohio Stadium on Aug. 30, 2025.https://writingillini.com/superstar-guard-dropped-some-major-illinois-basketball-news-at-morning-workoutWriting IllinienSuperstar guard dropped some major Illinois basketball news at morning workoutDestiny Jackson,illinois basketball,Illinois fighting illini,women's college basketball2026-04-15T21:31:29Z2026-04-15T21:31:29Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3948,h_2220,x_0,y_91/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kp70ha5gq66k90zsvr.jpgIllinois guard Destiny Jackson goes up for a shot as the Oregon Ducks host the Illinois Fighting Illini on Feb. 4, 2026, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon.https://writingillini.com/illinois-basketball-defies-transfer-portal-trend-to-keep-massive-piece-for-2026-27Writing IllinienIllinois basketball defies transfer portal trend to keep massive piece for 2026-27illinois basketball,transfer portal,David Mirkovic,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball2026-04-15T21:18:05Z2026-04-15T21:18:05Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3600,h_2025,x_0,y_64/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kp9g259zssb4y3ze87.jpgMar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) reacts 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. 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