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Illinois Climbs to Rightful Spot in Updated Bart Torvik 2026-27 Preseason Rankings
Back in early May, initial Bart Torvik projections for the 2026-27 campaign were released. And the results, at least for Illinois, were unforeseen – to put it mildly.
Where College Basketball Experts Rank Illinois Heading Into 2026-27
The way-too-early rankings for the 2026-27 campaign all got rolling back in early April, just days (or even a day, in some cases) after the national title game.
Illinois Basketball Offers 2027 Consensus Five-Star Wing DeMarcus Henry
Illinois hasn’t been shy about doling out offers over the past few weeks, and the Illini seemingly know exactly what they want. Aside from a pair of (quite
Illinois Basketball Targets Dynamic Five-Star Guard Cayden Daughtry
Brad Underwood has made his personnel desires abundantly clear over the past few seasons: positional size and shooting. Seeking those traits in every target – be it a high school recruit, overseas prospect or transfer addition – Illinois has carefully tailored its roster in recent years.
Can Illinois' Andrej Stojakovic Become an All-American in 2026-27?
When Illinois initially signed Andrej Stojakovic in the 2025 offseason, there was one very lofty goal: a national title. And after the Illini made a run to the 2026 Final Four, they made it clear that wasn’t an objective outside of striking distance for Stojakovic and his teammates.
Illinois Women's Basketball Signs International Forward Lana Brenjo: What It Means
Doesn't matter if it's the men or women: If you can hoop, regardless of where you're from, Illinois basketball will recruit you. Brad Underwood currently has four international players on his roster, and now Shauna Green has added a fifth to her women's club after landing forward Lana Brenjo on Wednesday.
Social Media Reacts to Andrej Stojakovic Announcing His Return to Illinois – Again
For the second time this offseason, Andrej Stojakovic has announced he is returning to Illinois.Yes, the second time. Because apparently one commitment announcement was not dramatic enough for Illini fans, who were briefly allowed to feel peace before being launched directly back into offseason panic mode .
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Athlon Sports / May 27
Illinois Reacts to Andrej Stojakovic’s Career Decision on Wednesday
The Illinois Fighting Illini entered Wednesday anxiously waiting for one of the biggest roster decisions of the college basketball offseason. After testing the NBA Draft process and participating in the NBA Combine earlier this month, Andrej Stojakovic officially made his long-awaited decision just before the withdrawal deadline.
Illinois Football Brings in Division II All-American Ean Rhea: What It Means
After a 2026 season in which Illinois football took advantage of one of the most experienced rosters in FBS college football, coach Bret Bielema is dealing with the hangover of many of his top players departing after exhausting their eligibility – not to mention the brisk outgoing traffic of transfers that have compounded the Illini's losses.
Illinois Football Flips Wide Receiver Nathan Cichy: What It Means
Before Friday morning, Bret Bielema had four wide receivers committed to the program for the fall, but that number is now up to five after wide receiver Nathan Cichy decommitted from Harvard and picked Illinois on Friday.
Illinois Pursuing a Different Type of Target in 2027 Four-Star Lewis Uvwo
We say it in this space time and again: If Brad Underwood and Illinois offer a high school prospect, that recruit is, among other things, almost surely a gifted shooter (one recent offer certainly fits into that category ).
Illinois Basketball Enters Race for 2027 Five-Star Prospect Moussa Kamissoko
Brad Underwood and his staff are known to have an eye for talent. Keaton Wagler , who ranked outside the nation's top 250 in his high school class (per 247Sports’ composite rankings), is the prime example.
Bret Bielema News / The Spun / May 20
Bret Bielema Makes Absurd Suggestion For College Football Playoff
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema has resurrected his coaching career across several very successful years with the Illini. But he might have made some brand new enemies with his support of College Football Playoff expansion.
Kylan Boswell News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / May 19
What is Illinois Guard Kylan Boswell's NBA Draft Ceiling – and His Floor?
A five-star recruit coming out of high school, Kylan Boswell has long been viewed as an NBA prospect. But after two seasons at Arizona, there was work to be done (even after Boswell shot 38.2 percent from long distance over those two years).
Do the 2026-27 Big Ten Basketball Matchups Favor or Hurt Illinois?
Illinois basketball last season played a rough-and-tumble non-conference schedule, and its NCAA Tournament draw wasn't exactly a walk through the quad.
Bret Bielema News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / May 18
Illinois Football Adds Another JUCO Recruit in Joshua Davis: What It Means
Bret Bielema signed his fifth junior college recruit for the 2026 class on Wednesday in tight end Benjamin Thurman , and as expected, the Illinois coach added his sixth JUCO recruit two days later when three-star defensive lineman Joshua Davis announced his decision Friday.
Illinois Football Lands Three-Star Offensive Lineman Soren Fifer – What It Means
Earlier this week, Illinois football saw Cameron Wagner – a four-star in-state offensive lineman from St. Joseph-Ogden – slip through its grasp and instead sign with Big Ten rival Oregon.
Kylan Boswell News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / May 16
How Illinois' Kylan Boswell Performed in 2026 NBA Draft Combine Scrimmages
After an underwhelming performance in shooting drills at the NBA draft combine ( but plus measurements and solid athletic testing ), Illinois guard Kylan
Projecting Illinois' Preseason Ranking With – and Without – Andrej Stojakovic
Once college basketball rosters are finalized, a fairly vivid picture will be painted for the upcoming season. There will be whispers and buzz (as there was with Illinois’ Keaton Wagler in the 2025-26 preseason, but once the main characters are settled, there are rarely seismic changes that drop or boost a club’s stock in a drastic manner.
Brad Underwood could stick with Illinois through 2036 because of new extension
The Illinois Fighting Illini like head basketball coach Brad Underwood, and they have plenty of reason to.
Kylan Boswell News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / May 14
Kylan Boswell Shows Athleticism – But a Shaky Shot – at 2026 NBA Draft Combine
Illinois’ least-discussed NBA Draft prospect: senior guard Kylan Boswell. With freshman standout Keaton Wagler being projected in the top five and Andrej Stojakovic’s every move being closely monitored, as his Illini future appears to hinge on the NBA Draft Combine, Boswell has slid into the background.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Softball On SI / May 7
4 Candidates Illinois Softball Should Consider for Head Coach
The Illinois Fighting Illini parted ways with softball head coach Tyra Perry on Monday. Now, a national search for a new leader by Chief Sports Officer
College Football News / Yardbarker / April 13
Michigan trending after 4-star QB Kamden Lopati decommits from Illinois
Kamden Lopati had been committed to the Illinois Fighting Illini since July of 2025. Now, almost a year later, that's a commitment that doesn't hold.
Dan Hurley News / Larry Brown Sports / April 5
Dan Hurley got booed right after UConn beat Illinois in Final Four
UConn outlasted Illinois in a thrilling 71-62 contest that saw the Fighting Illini’s comeback fall short at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.
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