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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.
Illinois Basketball Makes a Move in On3's Updated Top 25
Illinois’ offseason has made waves. With coach Brad Underwood and his staff taking a recruiting approach centered around international prospects, the Illini have one of the most unique roster makeups in the country, and they will potentially enter next season with the most foreign-born players of any squad in college basketball.
Where Illinois Football Lands on Joel Klaat's Post-Spring Top 25 for 2025
'Tis the season for way-too-early college football predictions, awards and rankings. Although history has demonstrated that these expert prognostications
Illinois Football Backup Offensive Lineman Transfers to Big Ten Rival
Losing any player to the portal is tough. But you know what's tougher? Losing a player to another team in your conference. Well, that's what happened to Illinois on Saturday.Former Illinois offensive lineman Zach Aamland entered the spring transfer portal two weeks ago, and on Saturday he signed with Big Ten rival Rutgers, per On3.
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 / 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'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.
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