https://writingillini.com/illinois-basketball-sharpshooter-avoids-the-transfer-portal-returns-for-2026-27Writing IllinienIllinois basketball sharpshooter avoids the transfer portal, returns for 2026-27illinois basketball,transfer portal,Maddie Webber,Illinois fighting illini,women's college basketball2026-04-14T02:28:50Z2026-04-14T02:28:50Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5116,h_2877,x_0,y_45/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kp24w3nfxw2y059f7w.jpgIllinois guard Maddie Webber (34) and guard Destiny Jackson (2) celebrate defeating Colorado in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 21, 2026.https://writingillini.com/key-cog-explains-illinois-basketball-passion-a-big-reason-for-recruiting-successWriting IllinienKey cog explains Illinois basketball passion a big reason for recruiting successillinois basketball,college basketball,Illinois fighting illini2026-04-14T02:13:42Z2026-04-14T02:13:42Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4578,h_2575,x_0,y_20/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kp4w6101qeha8e64g2.jpgA young fan holds up a Illinois Fighting Illini sign Saturday, April 4, 2026, during a Final Four game against the UConn Huskies at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.https://writingillini.com/one-major-reason-the-kamden-lopati-recruiting-flip-won-t-hurt-illinois-footballWriting IllinienOne major reason the Kamden Lopati recruiting flip won’t hurt Illinois footballillinois football,class of 2027,Kamden Lopati,Illinois fighting illini,college football,Illinois football recruiting2026-04-14T01:41:01Z2026-04-14T01:41:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3387,h_1905,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kp4ta1xjh0gqr8pjma.jpgDec 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 Imageshttps://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.