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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.
Illinois Quarterback Luke Altmyer Named Top-10 Impact Returner by ESPN
Before last season, Illinois football had won 10 games in a single season just once since the turn of the century. Over the past decade, the Illini had finished a campaign with a winning record just once.
Why Missing Out on Quarterback Recruit Trae Taylor Could Be a Win for Illinois
The Illinois football program has plenty of reasons to stay optimistic heading into 2024. Retention has been an important offseason positive, and the Illini, ranked ninth in On3’s latest 2025 rankings, are steadily climbing under coach Bret Bielema.
Illinois Men's Golf Score Big in Big Ten Postseason Awards
Illinois has been the class of Big Ten men’s golf in recent years, and the program continued its growing tradition of excellence with a strong showing in the 2025 Big Ten postseason awards, as announced by the conference Thursday.
College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / April 30
Andrej Stojakovic Boosts Illinois Basketball Transfer Class in National Rankings
Illinois’ season concluded over a month ago. The transfer window had opened and closed. And still, as of days ago, the Illini had brought in only one player
Where Illinois Football Ranks in On3's Post-Spring Top 25
After a frantic spring transfer portal season, the dust has settled in the college football world. Fortunately for Illinois coach Bret Bielema, he was able to retain most of a squad that won 10 games a season ago, including star quarterback Luke Altmyer.
Brad Underwood News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / April 30
Illinois Launches Brad Underwood Meme Merchandise After Viral Moment
After struggling to begin transfer portal season, Illinois coach Brad Underwood finally has something to celebrate. Underwood has landed four commitments from players who hail from the Balkans this offseason – the latest coming Monday in Cal transfer Andrej Stojakovic.
Tyler Strain News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / April 30
Illinois Defensive Back Tyler Strain Withdraws From Portal, Returns for 2025 Season
Illinois defensive back Tyler Strain entered the spring transfer portal a little less than two weeks ago. Fortunately for Illinois, Strain had second thoughts and has elected to stay in Champaign for his fifth and final year, On3's Pete Nakos reported on Tuesday.
Ben Humrichous News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / April 29
Ben Humrichous Returns to Illinois: What Will Be His Impact and Fit?
On Tuesday night, Illinois made another roster “addition" when it was reported Tuesday that graduate forward Ben Humrichous is expected to return to Champaign for another season after clearing up eligibility uncertainties, according to 247 Sports’ Jeremy Werner .
Illinois Basketball Leaps in Jon Rothstein's Top 45 After Andrej Stojakovic Signing
Just last Wednesday, Illinois sat at 30th in college basketball expert Jon Rothstein’s preseason rankings after adding Serbian guard Mihailo Petrovic. Fast-forward six days, and the Illini have made only one addition to their roster – but it’s an influential one: Cal transfer Andrej Stojakovic .
Cal Transfer Andrej Stojakovic Commits to Illinois: What He Brings
There had been swirling discussions for weeks. Ever since Cal transfer wing Andrej Stojakovic entered the transfer portal, it appeared Illinois and coach Brad Underwood were the frontrunners.
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.
Illinois Bolsters Offensive Line With Another Transfer Portal Addition
A former Iowa defensive lineman, Illinois coach Bret Bielema understands that depth in the trenches is an unheralded but critical component for winning programs – especially in the Big Ten.
Andrej Stojakovic Eliminates Cal, Narrows Transfer List to Three – Including Illinois
One down, two to go. That's the math if you're in Illinois men's basketball fan still holding out hope – and wouldn't you be? – that Cal wing Andrej Stojakovic chooses Champaign as his next college destination.
Illinois Football Offers Limestone University Transfer Tight End
Terik Mulder was set to play football this year at Limestone University. Unfortunately, Limestone had other plans for its football team. The former Division II program officially shut down last week, leaving all its student-athletes in scramble mode.
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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