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Recruiting Insider Predicts Illinois Will Land Transfer Andrej Stojakovic
It has been less than a week since Cal guard Andrej Stojakovic entered the transfer portal. With initial reports noting Stojakovic entered with a “do not contact” tag, it stood to reason that he already had narrowed down his list of destinations.
Brad Underwood News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / April 23
Brad Underwood and Illinois Embrace a Foreign Approach to Roster-Building
If there is a tactic or strategy that might offer the slightest possibility of leading to a national championship, trust us: college basketball coaches have tried it.
Where Illinois Ranks in Jon Rothstein's Top 45 After Adding Mihailo Petrovic
It has been a whirlwind of an offseason for Illinois and coach Brad Underwood. The Illini have lost a quartet of contributors to the transfer portal, including Carey Booth (Colorado State), Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (UNLV), Tre White (Kansas) and the absolute shocker: Morez Johnson Jr.
Illinois' Latest International Signee Mihailo Petrovic: What He Brings
With lead guard Kasparas Jakucionis having declared for the NBA Draft, the expectation at Illinois was that Kylan Boswell – who at times took over point guard duties last season – would step into his old running mate's role on a full-time basis.
Illinois Basketball Adds Another International Prospect – Perhaps Its Best Yet
While college basketball coaches across the country have been playing checkers, it appears Illinois’ Brad Underwood has been playing chess. Why chase NCAA transfers all over the country when you can close deals with international prospects all over the world – or, even better, in one pocket of Southeastern Europe?
Josh McCray News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / April 21
Illinois Football's 2025 Projected Running Back Depth Chart: After Josh McCray
With running back Josh McCray officially departing Illinois and landing at SEC powerhouse Georgia, the Illini lost an integral piece of their running back group.
Illinois Coach Brad Underwood Has Unique Expectations for Ty Rodgers
Taking a redshirt year as a freshman – especially for a first-year player entering a competitive high-major program at age 18 or 19 – is still fairly common in college basketball.
Brad Underwood News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / April 21
Illinois Coach Brad Underwood Seeking Experience in Transfer Portal
In today’s era of college basketball, team success relies perhaps solely on one aspect of a club’s roster: Experience. That is, unless you’re Duke's 2024-2025 squad – a roster that boasted otherworldly talent and included three projected NBA lottery picks, plus two other expected draftees.
Illinois Basketball Transfer Portal Tracker: Additions, Departures and More
Among all the rosters in Division I college basketball last season – and certainly within the Power 4 conferences – Illinois had one of the youngest and least familiar with one another.
Former Illinois Running Back Josh McCray Selects Transfer Destination
Despite a successful spring for Illinois football and coach Bret Bielema, who retained most of their roster while adding some quality talent, the program has faced some setbacks.
Where The Athletic Projects Illinois' Pat Bryant to Be Picked in the NFL Draft
Pat Bryant, broadly speaking, has always been pegged as the kind of good-but-not-great player a football team likes to have around – but shouldn't necessarily need.
Illinois Adds Experienced Offensive Lineman Through Transfer Portal
Last season Illinois put together its first 10-win campaign in over two decades and played well across numerous areas on both sides of the football. But on the offensive end, the Illini had one glaring issue: Pass protection.
Illinois Hosts More Top Recruits as It Builds No. 7-Ranked Class of 2026
After a week in which Illinois football landed three recruits – Tony Williams, Almirian Thomas and Tony – Illini coach Bret Bielema and his staff have built some momentum to carry into the weekend.
Illinois Reaches Out to High-Flying, Sharpshooting Auburn Transfer
Continuing to focus its transfer portal efforts on three-point shooters, Illinois has reached out to yet another long-distance marksman, according to Dushawn London of 247 Sports.
Illinois Is 'Top Contender' for High-Scoring Wing Transfer, Son of NBA Great
Fortunately for Illinois and coach Brad Underwood, there are no strikeouts in the transfer portal – or the entire lineup would have gone down swinging.
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 / 5 GOATs / March 22
Illinois vs. Kentucky odds: Current line, win probability, final score prediction for NCAA Tournament showdown
No. 3 seed Kentucky will take on No. 6 seed Illinois in the Round of 32 on Sunday. It will be the first meeting between the two programs in four decades.
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.
Bret Bielema News / Yardbarker / March 4
Illinois lands three-star, in-state OT Casey Thomann
At 6-foot-7 and 302 pounds, he's a big recruit. That's literal. The rankings suggest that for Illinois, he's a big deal as well.
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