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Illinois Basketball 2026 Offseason Tracker: Departures, Additions, What's Next
With the whirlwind that often is the college basketball offseason underway, Illinois had an unexpectedly uneventful first week since the Final Four loss to UConn ended the 2025-26 season.
What Stood Out From Illinois Commit Lucas Morillo at the Nike Hoop Summit
Illinois has made a habit of targeting talented young players who look ready for the spotlight, and Lucas Morillo gave another reminder on Saturday why he fits that mold.
Social Media Reacts to Illinois Basketball Landing Stefan Vaaks
Illinois needed a guard. On Sunday, it got one.Providence transfer Stefan Vaaks announced his commitment to the Illini, giving coach Brad Underwood an immediate answer in a backcourt that was always going to need serious reinforcements.
Illinois Lands Top-15 Transfer Stefan Vaaks – Full Scouting Report and Team Fit
Illinois made its first transfer portal move in the 2026 offseason , and it wasn’t just a splash but a wave – and a massive one at that. Providence transfer Stefan Vaaks, the No.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / April 12
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Ball Exclusives / April 11
Illinois star Keaton Wagler declares for 2026 NBA Draft
Illinois star guard Keaton Wagler has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Wagler is coming off of a historic freshman season for Illinois.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Hoops Rumors / April 11
Keaton Wagler Declares For NBA Draft
Illinois guard Keaton Wagler is entering the NBA draft, ProMondo Sports tells Shams Charania and Jeremy Woo of ESPN (Twitter link). Wagler, 19, is coming off a sensational freshman season that saw him lead the Fighting Illini to a 28-9 record and their first Final Four appearance since 2005.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / April 11
5 Illinois Players Crack ESPN's 2026 NBA Draft Top 100
The No. 1 drawback from winning: retention is difficult. Now, through a couple of days of transfer portal action, it hasn’t been a problem for Illinois, but it’s not the portal that the Illini should fear; it’s the next level.
Ben Humrichous News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / April 9
Has Illinois' Ben Humrichous Become a Legitimate NBA Prospect?
Illinois is fresh off its first Final Four appearance in 21 years, and plenty of players were instrumental in making that run happen. The stars will deservedly get most of the attention.
Illinois Linked to High-Scoring Transfer Guard Alex Wilkins
Transfer-portal season is upon us. And less than one day into the official opening (window is from April 7-21), Illinois has already shown "interest" in
Zavier Zens' Visit Signals Illinois May Not Be Done With 2026 Recruiting
Back in November, Illinois coach Brad Underwood said that he and his staff “felt three [incoming recruits] was a really good number” from the class of 2026.
Illinois Lands in Elite Tier of 2026-27 Way-Too-Early Top 25 Rankings
Illinois, despite being a No. 3 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, cemented itself as a top-five team in college basketball last season. The metrics reflect that notion (the Illini finished No.
Which Illinois Basketball Players We Expect to Return in 2026-27
Illinois' 2025-26 season was an unqualified success, filled with explosive offense, an engaging cast of characters and the program's first Final Four run since 2005.
Is Mihailo Petrovic Poised to Take Over as Illinois' Lead Guard?
With Illinois’ 2025-26 campaign wrapping up in heartbreaking fashion against UConn in the Final Four on Saturday, it’s time for Illini Nation to let the healing begin and turn the page to the 2026-27 season – especially with transfer action looming (the portal officially opens Tuesday).
5 Transfer Portal Targets Illinois Should Pursue Immediately
Illinois’ 2025-26 season wrapped up on Saturday night with a 71-62 loss against UConn in the Final Four . And following the national title game on Monday – which pits UConn vs.
Brad Underwood News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / April 5
What Brad Underwood Said After Illinois' Final Four Loss to UConn
On Saturday in the Final Four, Illinois found itself in an early hole against UConn before quickly clawing back to take a one-point lead – the last one it would possess.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / NBA Draft on SI / April 4
How Each NBA Draft Prospect Performed in UConn's Final Four Win Over Illinois
The first game of Saturday's Final Four brought plenty of excitement, as UConn took down Illinois to move to its third National Championship match in four years.
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.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Ball Exclusives / April 4
Watch: UConn takes down Illinois to reach national championship
The UConn Huskies put together a balanced team effort on Saturday to outlast the Illinois Fighting Illini 71-62 and reach the national championship. Both offenses got off to a rather slow start, but Tarris Reed Jr.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Athlon Sports / April 4
Bill Murray’s Final Four Dilemma Says Everything About This Illinois-UConn Clash
When the Fighting Illini of Illinois face off against the UConn Huskies in the Final Four, most of the focus will be on the game itself. For Bill Murray, the stakes are much more personal.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Athlon Sports / April 1
Illinois' Keaton Wagler Announces Career News Before UConn Game
Keaton Wagler and the No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini are preparing for a Final Four matchup against the No. 2 UConn Huskies. They're looking to stay hot, already picking up NCAA Tournament wins against the No.
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 29
Illinois star did not quite understand how to cut down the net
The Illinois Fighting Illini advanced to the Final Four on Saturday, and one of their players literally did not know how to celebrate. Freshman forward David Mirkovic did not seem to know what to do when presented with his chance to cut down the nets following the team’s 71-59 win over Iowa at Toyota Center in Houston, Tex.
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