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Feb 10, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) drives the ball past Illinois Fighting Illini forward Jake Davis (15) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

John Blackwell Transfer Prediction: Will He Choose Illinois, UCLA or Louisville?

Jackson Langendorf

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Apr 15, 2026

Jan 7, 2026; Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Providence Friars guard Stefan Vaaks (7) reacts to game action during the first half against the UConn Huskies at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

What Is Stefan Vaaks' True Position? Why His Role Is Crucial for Illinois

Jackson Langendorf

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Apr 14, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) protects the ball from Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan (7) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Full Two-Round NBA Mock Draft: Pacers Make Bold Trade After Top-3 Shakeup

Alex Golden

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Apr 16, 2026

Nov 14, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood greets the crowd before the tip of the game with the Colgate Raiders at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Where Illinois Ranks in Jon Rothstein's Top 45 After Stefan Vaaks Commitment

Jackson Langendorf

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Apr 14, 2026

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Stefan Vaaks (right) will head west after a strong freshman season at Providence.

The Five Biggest Men’s Basketball Transfers of the Portal’s First Week

Patrick Andres

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Apr 13, 2026

Dec 9, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts to a call during the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball 2026 Offseason Tracker: Departures, Additions, What's Next

Jackson Langendorf

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Apr 12, 2026

Wisconsin guard John Blackwell moves the ball up the court as the Oregon Ducks host the Wisconsin Badgers on Feb. 25, 2026, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon.

What Stefan Vaaks’ Commitment Means for Illinois’ Pursuit of John Blackwell

Jackson Langendorf

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Apr 12, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Providence Friars guard Stefan Vaaks (7) controls the ball against St. John's Red Storm guard Dylan Darling (0) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Basketball Landing Stefan Vaaks

Pranav Hegde

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Apr 12, 2026

Feb 11, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Providence Friars guard Stefan Vaaks (7) at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Illinois Lands Top-15 Transfer Stefan Vaaks – Full Scouting Report and Team Fit

Jackson Langendorf

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Apr 12, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) shoots a free throw in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Illinois' Keaton Wagler Declares for NBA Draft: What to Know

Jackson Langendorf

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Apr 12, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Mihailo Petrovic (77) looks for an open teammate during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

Illinois Guard Mihailo Petrovic Enters Transfer Portal: What It Means for the Illini

Pranav Hegde

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Apr 12, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Toni Bilic (9) shoots the ball during a practice session ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Illinois Forward Toni Bilic Enters Transfer Portal: What It Means for the Illini

Pranav Hegde

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Apr 12, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Braeden Carrington (0) and guard John Blackwell (25) react during the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament against the High Point Panthers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Breaking Down John Blackwell’s Top Transfer Fits – And Why Illinois Makes the Most Sense

Jackson Langendorf

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Apr 15, 2026

Feb 23, 2025; Wichita, Kansas, USA; Tulane Green Wave guard Rowan Brumbaugh (7) drives to the basket around Wichita State Shockers guard Xavier Bell (1) during the first half at Charles Koch Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Who is Rowan Brumbaugh? Why Illinois is Interested in the Sweet-Shooting Transfer

Jackson Langendorf

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Apr 11, 2026

Divine Bourrage, a guard for Davenport North's girl's basketball team, poses for a portrait Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 at Davenport North High School.

Illinois Women's Basketball Signs Former LSU Guard Divine Bourrage: What It Means

Jared Shlensky

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Apr 11, 2026

Mar 8, 2026; College Park, Maryland, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) reacts after shooting a three point basket during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

5 Illinois Players Crack ESPN's 2026 NBA Draft Top 100

Jackson Langendorf

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Apr 10, 2026

LSU Women's Basketball Transfer Announces Stunning Portal Destination This Week

Zack Nagy

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Apr 10, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ben Humrichous (3) shoots over Connecticut Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) in the second half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Has Illinois' Ben Humrichous Become a Legitimate NBA Prospect?

Pranav Hegde

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Apr 9, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) works around Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) during the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Illini in NBA Update: Terrence Shannon Jr. Goes Off, Will Riley Keeps Rolling

Jackson Langendorf

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Apr 9, 2026

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