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Illinois Basketball Nearing Official Visit With Top-Three Point Guard in Country
Illinois has been sniffing around a number of class of 2026 prospects, even doling out a handful of offers in the past few weeks. The single link between every recruiting target?
Illinois Basketball Targeting Versatile Forward From Iowa
The go-to Brad Underwood mantra when discussing the topic of roster-building is simple: positional size and shooting.The work Illinois did in the transfer
Illinois Basketball Extends Offer to Sharpshooting Class of 2026 Forward
Illinois has been quite active in the amateur ranks over the past few weeks as the transfer portal buzz has slowly died down and coach Brad Underwood’s 2025-26 roster has been largely cemented.
Illinois Adds to Grueling Non-Conference Schedule With Top Big 12 Program
Illinois coach Brad Underwood has become known for putting together grueling non-conference schedules for his teams, and over the years, the Illini have arguably reaped the benefits.
Ranking Illinois Basketball's Toughest Opponents for the 2025-26 Season
Illinois coach Brad Underwood has put together a gauntlet of a non-conference schedule for his 2025-26 Illini squad, in what has become an annually recurring pattern designed to prepare his troops for postseason play and an always-difficult Big Ten season.
Illinois Basketball Offers the Son of NBA Veteran and Streetball Legend
Continuing to stay active in the high school recruiting ranks, coach Brad Underwood and his Illinois staff recently offered yet another guard prospect – this time the son of a basketball legend.
Former Illinois Basketball Target Dame Sarr Selects a Destination: Duke
The Dame Sarr saga officially came to a close on Thursday afternoon when the Italian sensation committed to Duke.Sarr’s whirlwind of a recruitment began
Illinois Basketball Offers a Pair of Intriguing East Coast Guards
With the offseason in full swing and Illinois’ rotation for the upcoming season nearly entirely locked down, coach Brad Underwood and his crew have quickly pivoted to high school recruiting.
Illinois Basketball Offers Scholarship to Versatile In-State Class of 2027 Wing
With Illinois’ roster nearly rounded out for next season, coach Brad Underwood and his staff have begun turning their attention toward the future. A piece of it may be invested in Quinton Kitt, an East Peoria (Illinois) wing from the class of 2027.
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?
Illinois Coach Brad Underwood's Big Contract Extension: What It Means
The University of Illinois made a bold move in doubling down on the Brad Underwood Experience.On Tuesday, Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman announced
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / May 13
Illinois' Brad Underwood agrees to contract extension through 2031
Illinois has rewarded men's basketball coach Brad Underwood for five consecutive NCAA Tournament berths and six straight 20-win seasons with a three-year contract extension that takes him through the 2030-31 season.
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.
Is Incoming Freshman Brandon Lee a Hidden X-Factor for Illinois Next Season?
Illinois will be sending a pair of players into the first round of the upcoming June NBA Draft. The program has overhauled its roster for the second straight season, as coach Brad Underwood has drawn headlines for his focus on international talent while attempting to correct for last season's lack of experience.
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.
College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / April 22
Illinois basketball, Brad Underwood add another Euro star in Serbian MVP candidate
The Illinois basketball team has had a lot of recent success recruiting overseas, and the Fighting Illini picked up their third European commit of the offseason on Tuesday.
College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 30
Top 4 transfer portal targets for Brad Underwood, Illinois basketball
Illinois basketball will have a roster to remodel after its March Madness run under Brad Underwood. The Illini looks like they’ll lose talent to one-and-done decisions ahead of the NBA Draft.
College Basketball News / ChiCitySports / March 24
Smoke surrounds Illinois Basketball coach Brad Underwood and major college basketball program
There is some smoke surrounding Illinois basketball head coach Brad Underwood and a major college basketball program. Underwood and the Illini suffered a heartbreaking 84-75 loss to Kentucky in the Round of 32 on Sunday at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
College Basketball News / ChiCitySports / March 23
Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood blasted after loss to Kentucky in NCAA Tournament
Illinois basketball suffered a frustrating defeat to end their season on Sunday. The No. 6 seed Illini made it close at several points but never appeared to make a serious threat to overcome No.
College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / February 26
Is Illinois’ Brad Underwood in Over His Head?
Coming off one of the best seasons in years for Illinois basketball, a lot was expected in 2024-25. For a team that made its first Elite 8 in nearly 20 years, Brad Underwood’s Illini, haven’t quite lived up to their billing this season.
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