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Illinois Basketball Holds Unique Edge in Recruitment of Top 2026 Prospect
In the modern college basketball era, programs must divide their recruiting efforts between the transfer portal, international scene and high school ranks in an effort to land the best available talent.
Prediction: Will Illinois Target Arkansas Transfer Boogie Fland?
On Tuesday night, Arkansas lead guard Boogie Fland withdrew from the NBA Draft after being projected as a second-round pick by draft experts. Why does it matter for coach Brad Underwood and Illinois?
Former Illini on Brad Underwood and Illinois' Offseason: 'I Think They Nailed It'
Hope springs eternal in May – even a full six months before Illinois basketball will play a meaningful minute of hoops.To be fair, Illini coach Brad Underwood and his staff appear to have done well for themselves in the transfer portal, and they arguably made a bigger splash on the international scene.
Illinois Basketball Reaches Out to Veteran Big Ten Transfer
Even after landing star wing transfer Andrej Stojakovic from Cal, coach Brad Underwood and Illinois haven’t finished their business with the portal. Although
Illinois Basketball Adds Blake Fagbemi: What the New Guard Brings to the Illini
On Wednesday night, head coach Brad Underwood and Illinois added much needed depth at the guard position by earning the commitment of in-state point guard Blake Fagbemi. Fagbemi, a member of the Class of 2025, played his high school ball at Chicago suburban powerhouse Benet.
Illinois’ freshman Will Riley is overlooked and could be a steal in the 2025 NBA Draft, four potential landing spots
Will Riley wasn’t the best player on the Fighting Illini but he could be a steal if he slips in the 2025 NBA Draft. In a polarizing and talented NBA Draft class like 2025 is predicted to be, a handful of players will likely see their stock slide either before or on draft night for reasons both large and small.
Three-Star Tight End Schedules Second Visit With Illinois Football
You know things are getting serious when a recruit schedules a return visit with your school, right? Well, not always. But Bret Bielema and Illinois are undoubtedly hopeful after three-star tight end Will Vala, from Downers Grove North (Illinois), scheduled his second visit with Illinois on Friday.
Illinois Football to Host In-State Two-Way 2027 Standout in June
The recruiting beat goes on for Illinois coach Bret Bielema and his staff. On Tuesday, the Illini offered 6-foot-7, 295-pound offensive lineman Soren Fifer from Morton (Illinois), and on Thursday they scheduled a visit with another in-state impact recruit in RB/DE Tivias Caldwell of St.
Illinois Basketball Debuts in ESPN's Latest Top 25 Rankings for 2025-26
The buzz continues to grow around Illinois basketball. Initially, the offseason felt like it was slipping away from coach Brad Underwood and his group,
Illinois Football Offers Massive In-State Sophomore Offensive Lineman
When you're looking for the Next Big Thing to anchor your offensive line, you don't pass by Soren Fifer. It's no wonder, then, that Illinois and coach Bret Bielema on Tuesday extended a formal scholarship offer to Fifer, a 6-foot-7, 295-pound sophomore offensive lineman from Morton (Illinois) High School.
Illinois Basketball: Which Current and Former Illini Got NBA Draft Combine Invites?
If interest in a program's individual talent from scouts and clubs in the NBA Draft is any indication of college basketball success, then Illinois appears
Top Connecticut Recruit From Class of 2026 Schedules Visit to Illinois
Could Kayden Bennett – Connecticut's top high school football recruit from the class of 2026 – be wearing orange and blue in 2026? It's possible. But that doesn't necessarily mean he'll be playing ball in Champaign.
Illinois Basketball Officially Signs Top International Forward David Mirkovic
If there's one thing we know about Illinois coach Brad Underwood, it's that he is as good as any coach in college basketball at landing international players.
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.
Bret Bielema News / Yardbarker / April 14
Bret Bielema's Florida pipeline grows with commitment of four-star LB
It has to be tough to get a player from the state of Florida to come join the Illinois Fighting Illini, but that's exactly what Bret Bielema and his staff were able to do.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 22
Xavier's loss to Illinois marks rare occurrence for First Four teams
Typically, a No. 11-seed losing to a No. 6-seed isn't an unusual thing to see in the NCAA Tournament. However, on Friday, No. 11-seed Xavier's 86-73 loss to No. 6-seed Illinois marked an incredibly rare event in the tournament's history.
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