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Apr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood speaks during a press conference ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball's Top 2027 Recruiting Targets by Position

Jackson Langendorf

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Jun 28, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts after a play against the UConn Huskies during the first half of a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Big Ten Basketball Head Coach Rankings: Is Brad Underwood Top Three?

Jackson Langendorf

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Jun 28, 2026

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the fifth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Illinois guard Keaton Wagler after he was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to Three Former Illinois Players Earning NBA Opportunities

Pranav Hegde

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Jun 27, 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

ESPN's 2027 NBA Mock Draft Projects Multiple Illini – But Here's What It Missed

Jackson Langendorf

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Jun 27, 2026

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Nov 19, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) brings the ball up court against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

What the Charlotte Hornets Are Getting in Illinois' Kylan Boswell

Jackson Langendorf

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Jun 26, 2026

Dec 6, 2025; Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Providence Friars guard Stefan Vaaks (7) shoots the ball over Rhode Island Rams forward Tyler Cochran (23) for three points during the first half at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Illinois' Top 2027 NBA Draft Prospects: Quentin Coleman or Stefan Vaaks at No. 1?

Jackson Langendorf

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Jun 25, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ben Humrichous (3) shoots against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the second half during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

What the Brooklyn Nets Are Getting in Illinois' Ben Humrichous

Jackson Langendorf

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Jun 25, 2026

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the fifth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Illinois guard Keaton Wagler after he was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

What the Los Angeles Clippers Are Getting in Illinois' Keaton Wagler

Jason Langendorf

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Jun 24, 2026

May 8, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) against the San Antonio Spurs in the first half during game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Former Illini Roundup: Ayo Dosunmu, Kasparas Jakucionis and Ty Rodgers Updates

Jackson Langendorf

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Jun 23, 2026

Oct 30, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) grabs a rebound against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in the first quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

How does Giannis Trade change Bucks Draft Strategy?

Ryan Kaminski

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Jun 23, 2026

Dec 21, 2025; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; University of Michigan head coach Dusty May looks on from the sidelines during the first half against the La Salle Explorers at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bradshaw Sevald-Imagn Images

Is Illinois the 2026-27 Big Ten Basketball Favorite After Dusty May's Departure?

Jackson Langendorf

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Jun 23, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) controls the ball against Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kael Combs (11) in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Most Likely Players the Bulls Could Trade Up For Based on Rumors and Fit

Elias Schuster

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Jun 23, 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

Where Keaton Wagler, Other Illini Landed in ESPN's Latest 2026 NBA Draft Projections

Jackson Langendorf

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Jun 22, 2026

Feb 14, 2026; Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Providence College Friars guard Stefan Vaaks (7) dribbles during the first half of the game against the St. John’s University Red Storm at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Natalie Reid-Imagn Images

Best- and Worst-Case Scenario for Illinois' Stefan Vaaks in 2026-27

Jackson Langendorf

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Jun 20, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) reacts after losing to the Connecticut Huskies during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Is Illinois' Tomislav Ivisic Being Overlooked Heading Into 2026-27?

Jackson Langendorf

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Jun 18, 2026

Mar 8, 2026; College Park, Maryland, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood walks down the court during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Offers Five-Star 2028 Center Dylan Betts

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Jun 16, 2026

Dec 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood before the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Offers Explosive 2027 Four-Star Forward Isaiah Santos

Jackson Langendorf

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Jun 16, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) looks on in the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Who Will Lead Illinois in 2026-27? Predicting the Illini's Top Statistical Performers

Jackson Langendorf

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Jun 14, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood motions to his team during the first half of the NCAA men's basketball game against the Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus on Dec. 9, 2025.

Top Five Players Illinois Basketball Will Face in 2026-27

Jackson Langendorf

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Jun 14, 2026

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