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

Illinois Coach Brad Underwood's Early Takeaways on Transfer Stefan Vaaks

Jackson Langendorf

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Jul 2, 2026

Jan 23, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood before the tipoff of a game with the Maryland Terrapins at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Returnees Are 'Hungry' as Team Builds a New Identity for 2026-27

Jackson Langendorf

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Jul 2, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) and center Tomislav Ivisic (13) react in the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes 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

Illinois' Loaded Frontcourt Isn't a Finished Product: 'We Got to Get Better'

Jackson Langendorf

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Jul 2, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts against the Connecticut Huskies 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

Why Illinois' 2026-27 Offense 'May Look Different' but Be Just as Effective

Jackson Langendorf

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Jul 1, 2026

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Jan 14, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood during the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Is Freshman Guard Ethan Brown Illinois Basketball's Next Big Surprise?

Jackson Langendorf

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Jul 1, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood watches the action Friday, March 14, 2025, in a quarterfinals game at the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Tournament between the Maryland Terrapins and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Brad Underwood Provides Injury and Availability Updates for Multiple Illini

Jackson Langendorf

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Jun 30, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Illinois Hosts 2028 Five-Star Guard Brady Pettigrew For Unofficial Visit

Jackson Langendorf

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Jun 30, 2026

Apr 2, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois head coach Brad Underwood during a press conference ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Offers Emerging 2027 Wing Jayon Connor

Jackson Langendorf

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Jun 29, 2026

Mar 8, 2026; College Park, Maryland, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) drives to the basket on Maryland Terrapins center Collin Metcalf (45) during the first half at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Why David Mirkovic Will Be Illinois' Most Valuable Player in 2026-27

Jackson Langendorf

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Jun 29, 2026

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

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

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