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Illinois Basketball Hires Kevin Kruger, Son of Former Illini Head Coach
Illinois basketball in recent years has extended itself thousands of miles and across oceans to land some of its top on-court talent, but for their latest coaching hire the Illini just dipped into their own backyard.Illinois head coach Brad Underwood on Wednesday announced the hiring of Kevin Kruger to the role of assistant to the head coach.
Illinois Basketball Set to Renew Rivalry in 'Home and Home' With Tennessee
Last year's Tennessee-Illinois non-conference clash at Champaign's State Farm Center proved to be one of the most exciting games on the regular-season college basketball slate, but more important for the Illini was the early test it served – and the bar it set for the rest of the season.
Kofi Cockburn News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 9
How Former Illinois All-American Kofi Cockburn Fared Overseas Last Season
One of the most memorable players in Illinois basketball history, Kofi Cockburn etched his name into Illini lore as a two-time All-American, a walking double-double and, not for nothing, a winner.
Is Illinois Basketball a Good Fit for Former Ivy League Player of the Year?
The 2025-2026 college basketball season hasn't even started and we're already thinking about next year's transfer portal. Or the subject has likely commanded
Bret Bielema News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 8
Illinois Coach Bret Bielema Named to Dodd Trophy Preseason Watch List
Illinois' Bret Bielema has been one of the most talked about head coaches in all of college football this offseason. After leading the Illini to a 10-3 record and a Citrus Bowl victory last season, Bielema received recognition when he was named to the 2025 Bobby Dodd preseason watch list.
ESPN's 2025 Preseason College Football Power Index Sells Illinois Short
For all the college football pundits who agree that Illinois is in position to deliver one of its best-ever seasons and, at the very least, shapes up as a preseason top-25 program, there is one "expert" with a wildly dissenting take.
Illinois Commit Mihailo Petrovic Still Missing From Roster: What It Means
A quick scroll through Illinois basketball’s official 2025-26 roster reveals every returning Illini before reaching the new additions – a category in which Serbian point guard Mihailo Petrovic should fall.
Who is Illinois Basketball's X-Factor – and What Is His Ceiling and Floor?
Every college basketball season involves a number of question marks and unknowns – perhaps none more so than the 2024-25 campaign that saw Illinois turn over its roster and bring in 10 newcomers.
Gabe Jacas News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 7
Illinois' Gabe Jacas Named Top 5 Linebacker in EA Sports College Football 26
Gabe Jacas has quickly emerged as one of the most feared defenders in college football – and now he’s getting the recognition to match. The Illinois linebacker was recently named one of the top five linebackers in EA Sports College Football 26, earning a 92 overall rating that puts him in elite territory.
Illinois Basketball Offers Class of 2026 Combo Guard From Missouri
Over the past week, Illinois has largely been pursuing little-known prospects , which is a bit of an unexpected twist for a program that is teetering on
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / July 4
Illinois Basketball 2025-26 Preview: Fighting Illini Control Their Destiny
Illinois basketball is in for quite a challenge during the 2025-26 college basketball season. It’s no different than previous years, when Illinois lost a lot of talent to the NBA or the transfer portal.
Illinois Basketball Offers Under-the-Radar 2026 Prospect From Iowa
Mere hours after Illinois offered its first prospect in over two weeks (6-foot-5 combo guard from the class of 2027), coach Brad Underwood extended yet another scholarship – this time to a soon-to-be senior from Iowa.
Illinois Projected to Miss College Football Playoff in New On3 Bowl Predictions
It’s officially July, and that means the start of the college football season is just weeks away. With anticipation building, analysts across the country have begun rolling out their preseason predictions.
Bret Bielema News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 1
Four-Star Tight End JC Anderson Chooses Ole Miss Over Illinois
Illinois coach Bret Bielema and his staff have put together a top-10-worthy 2026 recruiting class, and it would have been even better if the Illini could have landed four-star tight end JC Anderson.
Luke Altmyer News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 1
Where Illinois' Luke Altmyer Ranks Among QBs in EA Sports' College Football 26
Illinois' Luke Altmyer was one of the most effective quarterbacks in college football in 2024. Biggest? Strongest arm? Fastest afoot? Nah, he doesn't grade out all that well in those categories.
Four-Star Athlete Jacob Eberhart Includes Illinois Among Top Five Finalists
Four-star athlete Jacob Eberhart has more than 40 scholarship offers, and over the weekend the Missouri native (Kirkwood High School) announced his top five finalists for his college destination.
Illinois Rates in Top 25 of EA Sports' College Football 26: Why It Matters
Illinois football has arrived. Sure, the Illini were well-respected in last year’s final AP Poll (finishing at No. 16 in the country), and could rank even higher in this year’s preseason poll.
Bret Bielema News / Athlon Sports / June 26
Bret Bielema Has Change of Heart on Georgia Allegations
During a recent episode of "The Triple Option" podcast, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema stirred controversy when discussing running back Josh McCray’s transfer to Georgia. “Somehow he found his way to the portal and 12 hours after being in the portal he was on a flight to Georgia.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
Wizards take Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year at No. 21
After trading down from No. 18 to No. 21, the Washington Wizards have made Illinois guard/forward Will Riley their second pick of the night. Washington drafted Tre Johnson at No. 6.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
Heat take combo guard with 20th pick
He's a 6-foot-6 combo guard, spent time as a teenager with BC Rytas-2 in his home country of Lithuania and then with FC Barcelona in Spain before coming stateside a year ago to play for Illinois.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 28
Illinois lands former five-star recruit and son of former NBA star via transfer portal
Illinois has picked up a very interesting player via the transfer portal. Andrej Stojakovic, son of former NBA player Peja Stojakovic, has committed to head coach Brad Underwood and the Fighting Illini.
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