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Andrej Stojakovic leaves door open for Illinois return with NBA Draft decision
7+ hour, 1+ min ago (375+ words) Illinois guard Andrej Stojakovic is entering his name in the NBA Draft, but there is a chance he could go back to school. Illinois basketball broke new ground under Brad Underwood in 2025-26, reaching the Final Four after rolling through a…...
Illinois basketball rumors: Why John Blackwell addition is now 'highly unlikely"
1+ week, 1+ day ago (217+ words) Although Illinois has been involved with Blackwell, it appears the roster just doesn't have enough room for him. The Illinois basketball program has been pursuing one of the top transfer guards in the portal this offseason. John Blackwell, formerly of…...
Illinois basketball star David Mirkovic makes final decision before 2026 NBA Draft
1+ week, 4+ day ago (341+ words) Illinois star forward David Mirkovic confirms he will forgo the 2026 NBA Draft and return for the 2026-2027 college basketball season Following a brief contemplation period, Illinois confirmed it will get at least one more year of forward David Mirkovic, who announced…...
Illinois' David Mirkovic pulls a Michael Jordan with mic drop on future
1+ week, 4+ day ago (583+ words) Illinois basketball star David Mirkovic faced the NBA Draft or transfer portal. He instead went Michael Jordan on the Illini fans. Illinois basketball launched its reload phase post Keaton Wagler already. That includes witnessing David Mirkovic pull a Michael Jordan…...
UConn vs. Illinois bold predictions for March Madness Final Four clash
3+ week, 3+ day ago (566+ words) The first Final Four showdown looks evenly matched. Here's how UConn versus Illinois will shake out in Indianapolis. March Madness enters its final week for what's been a wild 2026 tournament. UConn basketball delivered the most thrilling moment thanks to Braylon…...
Illinois basketball's Brad Underwood adds another Euro star with Providence transfer
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (344+ words) The Illinois basketball team is adding a lengthy guard from Europe who has great success putting the ball in the basket. The Illinois basketball team hopes to build on its appearance in the Final Four during the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Illinois…...
1 transfer portal target Illinois basketball must sign to get back to Final Four
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (437+ words) Illinois basketball now must replace Keaton Wagler after his NBA Draft decision. Here's an intriguing portal entry to pursue. Illinois basketball shifts to reload mode following its Final Four return. That now includes replacing top freshman scoring machine Keaton Wagler....
Illinois head coach gets brutally honest on Final Four appearance
3+ week, 2+ day ago (217+ words) Illinois head coach Brad Underwood got brutally honest on how excited he was for his team to emerge from March Madness and in the Final Four. At the open practice, Illinois basketball head coach Brad Underwood talked about what it…...
Biggest matchup UConn must exploit to take down Illinois in Final Four
3+ week, 5+ day ago (459+ words) UConn basketball is set to chase its seventh national title in the Final Four. How can they counter Illinois and its vaunted attack? Braylon Mullins and his place in NCAA Tournament history sparked Monday conversations involving UConn basketball. That epic…...
Biggest matchup Illinois must exploit to take down UConn in Final Four
3+ week, 5+ day ago (494+ words) Illinois basketball returns to the Final Four stage for the first time since 2005. Here's where the Illini can counter UConn. Illinois basketball stormed through 2026 March Madness in surprise fashion. The Illini now has their fans envisioning a national title run…...