https://writingillini.com/ov-pics-sign-for-bret-bielema-snagging-oregon-3-star-edge-from-few-big-ten-teams-josh-christensenWriting IllinienOV pics a sign for Bret Bielema snagging Oregon 3-star EDGE from a few Big Ten teamsIllinois Fighting Illini,Bret Bielema,Josh Christensen2026-04-13T18:00:00Z2026-04-13T18:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6940,h_3903,x_0,y_170/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kp3w0h756y9j8909fb.jpgOct 4, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema watches warm-ups before the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium.https://writingillini.com/transfer-portal-delivers-illinois-basketball-crucial-centerpieceWriting IllinienTransfer portal delivers Illinois basketball crucial centerpiecetransfer portal,illinois basketball,Stefan Vaaks,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball2026-04-12T19:42:05Z2026-04-12T19:43:05Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2787,h_1567,x_0,y_198/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kp1kcdbfnr5xw1e8wg.jpgMar 11, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Providence Friars guard Stefan Vaaks (7) looks to pass against the Butler Bulldogs defense during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/illinois-eyeing-an-unconventional-transfer-portal-replacement-for-keaton-waglerWriting IllinienIllinois eyeing an unconventional transfer portal replacement for Keaton WaglerKeaton Wagler,Stefan Vaaks,illinois basketball,transfer portal,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball2026-04-12T10:52:14Z2026-04-12T10:52:14Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2490,h_1400,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kp011m8n3sr8kpptfa.jpgMar 12, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Providence Friars guard Stefan Vaaks (7) shoots over St. John's Red Storm guard Joson Sanon (3) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/brad-underwood-is-turning-the-illinois-basketball-program-into-guard-uWriting IllinienBrad Underwood is turning the Illinois basketball program into Guard Uillinois basketball,Brad Underwood,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball,NBA2026-04-12T10:37:31Z2026-04-12T10:37:31Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4638,h_2608,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01knzhw9f43bjvqgt471.jpgUConn Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) defends and is called for a foul against Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) on Saturday, April 4, 2026, during a Final Four game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.https://writingillini.com/illinois-basketball-landed-a-big-fish-for-their-first-transfer-portal-signingWriting IllinienIllinois basketball landed a big fish for their first transfer portal signing illinois basketball,Divine Bourrage,Illinois fighting illini,women's college basketball,transfer portal2026-04-12T10:22:15Z2026-04-12T10:22:15Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7008,h_3942,x_0,y_125/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kp0kbemz02z2dre8g9.jpgDavenport North's Divine Bourrage (1) high fives her teammates as she's subbed out during the third quarter of the Class 5A quarterfinal on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Wells Fargo Arena.https://writingillini.com/nba-draft-news-gives-illinois-basketball-expected-gut-punchWriting IllinienNBA Draft news gives Illinois basketball expected gut punchillinois basketball,Keaton Wagler,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball,NBA,NBA Draft2026-04-12T00:00:35Z2026-04-12T00:02:16Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6239,h_3509,x_0,y_513/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01knzfrzwhwaff6h5pgv.jpgMar 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 Imageshttps://writingillini.com/bret-bielema-skeptical-of-projected-flip-of-top-illinois-football-commitWriting IllinienBret Bielema skeptical of projected flip of top Illinois football commitKamden Lopati,Bret Bielema,illinois football,class of 2027,Illinois fighting illini,college football2026-04-11T21:47:39Z2026-04-11T21:47:39Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6600,h_3712,x_0,y_259/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01knykxaj31npvgsdstj.jpgIllinois coach Bret Bielema is presented with the Music City Bowl trophy after defeating Tennessee in an NCAA college football game on Dec. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.https://writingillini.com/transfer-portal-snags-illinois-basketball-fresh-face-before-he-hits-the-courtWriting IllinienTransfer portal snags Illinois basketball fresh face before he hits the courttransfer portal,illinois basketball,Toni Bilic,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball2026-04-11T20:55:00Z2026-04-11T20:58:15Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3835,h_2157,x_0,y_68/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01knz5510aw35fxfffqh.jpgDec 6, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood yells to his bench against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/illinois-basketball-transfer-portal-target-could-be-solution-to-depleted-backcourtWriting IllinienIllinois basketball transfer portal target could be solution to depleted backcourtillinois basketball,transfer portal,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball,prophet johnson2026-04-11T20:27:30Z2026-04-11T20:27:30Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4061,h_2284,x_0,y_27/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01knwdhykatdc72r8tmy.jpgDec 2, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Sacramento State Hornets guard Prophet Johnson (16) drives to the basket against Baylor Bears guard Cameron Carr (43) during the first half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/failed-illinois-offseason-addition-comes-to-a-predictable-transfer-portal-endWriting IllinienFailed Illinois offseason addition comes to a predictable transfer portal endtransfer portal,illinois basketball,Mihailo Petrovic,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball2026-04-11T19:41:53Z2026-04-11T19:41:53Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3815,h_2145,x_0,y_424/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01knz0x1hagzn8ym6why.jpgJan 21, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Mihailo Petrovic (77) passes the ball against Maryland Terrapins forward Aleks Alston (24) in the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Fred Zwicky-Imagn Images