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. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/brad-underwood-and-illinois-get-news-they-were-waiting-for-from-david-mirkovicWriting IllinienBrad Underwood and Illinois get the news they were waiting for from David MirkovicBrad Underwood,David Mirkovic,Illinois Fighting Illini,College basketball2026-04-15T19:59:36Z2026-04-15T20:01:30Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7494,h_4215,x_0,y_330/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kp9b7aq0w0pz9r28xa.jpgMar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic.https://writingillini.com/cbs-writer-gives-illinois-yet-another-reason-to-go-all-in-for-john-blackwellWriting IllinienCBS writer gives Illinois yet another reason to go all-in for John BlackwellIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois basketball,college basketball,John Blackwell,Brad Underwood2026-04-15T19:00:47Z2026-04-15T19:00:47Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6346,h_3569,x_0,y_116/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kp965pcy5ckf2gjzsv.jpgMar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) passes against the High Point Panthers during the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/illinois-basketball-poking-around-transfer-portal-market-for-a-point-guardWriting IllinienIllinois basketball poking around transfer portal market for a point guardtransfer portal,illinois basketball,college basketball,rowan brumbaugh,Illinois fighting illini2026-04-15T10:30:00Z2026-04-15T10:30:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3931,h_2211,x_0,y_44/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kp892hjhhgfg0x2hf2.jpgTulane's Rowan Brumbaugh (7) goes for a layup during the first round American Conference Tournament game between Memphis and Tulane in Birmingham, Ala, on March 11, 2026.https://writingillini.com/projected-illinois-basketball-lineup-with-the-stefan-vaaks-transfer-portal-additionWriting IllinienProjected Illinois basketball lineup with the Stefan Vaaks transfer portal additiontransfer portal,illinois basketball,Illinois fighting illini,Stefan Vaaks2026-04-15T09:31:16Z2026-04-15T09:37:48Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6227,h_3502,x_0,y_568/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kp87m2678bys6yq2wq.jpgMar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood 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/former-illinois-golf-star-finishes-masters-run-with-hope-for-the-futureWriting IllinienFormer Illinois golf star finishes Masters run with hope for the futureBrian Campbell,Illinois golf,Illinois fighting illini,Masters2026-04-14T20:56:17Z2026-04-14T20:56:17Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kp0v7r15zwe5e8bspk.jpgApr 11, 2026; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Brian Campbell reacts to his putt on the first green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/duke-isn-t-the-only-blue-blood-obstructing-brad-underwood-s-path-to-john-blackwellWriting IllinienDuke isn’t the only blue blood obstructing Brad Underwood’s path to John BlackwellBrad Underwood,John Blackwell,Illinois Fighting Illini,college basketball,Illinois basketball2026-04-14T18:20:39Z2026-04-14T18:20:39Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3558,h_2001,x_277,y_382/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kp6kddex2kjdnp47px.jpgWisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25)