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Illinois Fighting Illini News / SwimSwam / July 25
Junior Nationals Qualifier Sloane Rocha Verbals To Illinois For 2027-28 Season 
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Illinois Sets Visit With Five-Star 2027 Guard NaVorro Bowman Jr.
Brad Underwood and his staff continue to stay busy on the recruiting trail. Over the past few days, Illinois has extended an offer to the No. 1 prospect in the class of 2028 – wing AJ Williams – and is reportedly in the process of cementing a date for a visit from 2027 four-star Isaiah Santos , per Dushawn London of 247Sports.
College Football News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 20
ESPN's FPI Predicts Every Illinois Football Game in 2026: Agree or Disagree?
ESPN’s metrics-based Football Power Index was recently unveiled for the 2026 campaign. The model, with its usual percentage-based predictions, offered a game-by-game projection of the Illini’s upcoming campaign.
Illinois Enters Race for Versatile 2028 Five-Star Benjamin Berrouet: How He'd Fit
With EYBL Peach Jam action in full swing, Illinois – along with every high-major college basketball program in the country – is closely monitoring a handful of prospects.
Illinois Gets Commitment From Three-Star Cornerback Trezavant Boyd: What It Means
June was far and away Illinois football's busiest month on the recruiting front in search of its 2027 class. And although July has been slow by comparison, Bret Bielema did pick up his second recruit this month on Wednesday when three-star cornerback Trezavant Boyd (Miami Central) signed with the Illini.
3 Key Takeaways From Illinois Basketball's Summer Highlights
On Wednesday, Illinois released a two-minute clip of “summer pickup” highlights. There are obvious caveats anytime we try to draw conclusions from footage
What If Tom Brady Would Have Played Football at Illinois Instead?
By now we all know the story of Tom Brady. An underdog kid goes to Michigan as the seventh-string quarterback, works his way up the depth chart overtime, leads the Wolverines to an impressive run before becoming the 199th overall pick in the 2000 NFL draft, and from there became the greatest and most accomplished to ever play the game.
3 Intriguing Illinois Lineups for 2026-27 – and What Makes Each So Dangerous
For a second straight season in 2026-27, Illinois will be overflowing with talent and production. The only question: How will coach Brad Underwood find minutes and touches enough for everyone?
5 Bold Predictions for Illinois Football in 2026
The 2025 college football preseason injected a level of optimism into Illinois’ fan base that the city of Champaign didn’t even know existed (at least not for the Illini on the gridiron).
Projecting Illinois Basketball's Best Case-Scenario for the 2026-27 Season
Returners? Check. Transfer portal star? Check. And how about a loaded freshman class, just for good measure? That's a big check. The Illini have all the
3 Big Concerns for Illinois Basketball Entering the 2026-27 Season
Life isn’t all sunshine and rainbows, but it certainly feels that way in Champaign – at least when it comes to Illinois hoops. With Illini Nation still riding the euphoric high of a Final Four run, it’s also looking ahead to a 2026-27 campaign for which it can rightfully hope for even more.
Illinois Basketball Extends Offer to Under-the-Radar 2027 Forward Ed Stasys
Time and again, Brad Underwood and the Illini coaching staff have separated themselves as one of the premier talent-evaluation units in the country. The story isn’t a new one: Illinois extends the first high-major offer to a recruit, then the offers come rolling in. Just weeks ago, that was the case for 2027 wing Jayon Connor .
Is Illinois' College Football Playoff Window Still Cracked Open?
Around Champaign, buzz and excitement are two words almost solely associated with Illinois basketball. Rarely has Illini football injected life into the Central Illinois area (and beyond) over the past few decades.
Illinois Gets Commitment From Defensive Back Darryl Flemister: What It Means
Bret Bielema received 10 verbal commitments from the class of 2027 in June alone, and on Sunday, the Illinois coach landed his first player in July when three-star defensive back Darryl Flemister committed to the Orange and Blue.
What Illinois Learned From Stefan Vaaks' Strong FIBA Performance With Estonia
Incoming transfer wing Stefan Vaaks hasn’t been with the Illinois program recently, as he has been competing with Estonia , his national team, in the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.
Illinois Returnees Are 'Hungry' as Team Builds a New Identity for 2026-27
Back in April, for the first time in 21 long years, Illinois earned a Final Four berth . A tradition-rich program always on the precipice of powerhouse status, the Illini inched closer to earning that label and, in the process, Brad Underwood cemented himself as one of the premier head coaches in the program's history.
Illinois' Loaded Frontcourt Isn't a Finished Product: 'We Got to Get Better'
Consider Illinois’ frontcourt rotation from a season ago: David Mirkovic, Tomislav Ivisic, Zvonimir Ivisic and Ben Humrichous were one of the most uniquely gifted and complementary big-man units in the nation.
Is Freshman Guard Ethan Brown Illinois Basketball's Next Big Surprise?
The initial scouting report on incoming Illinois freshman Ethan Brown: positional size and shooting. A 6-foot-4 backcourt player with lead-guard ability.
Brad Underwood News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / June 30
Brad Underwood Provides Injury and Availability Updates for Multiple Illini
It has been almost three months since Illinois’ 2025-26 season concluded. After the Illini’s run through the NCAA Tournament was halted in the Final Four against UConn, Illinois coach Brad Underwood and his staff quickly turned the page and shifted into preparation mode for the 2026-27 season.
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.
Brad Underwood News / Yardbarker / May 14
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.
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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