Illinois Fighting Illini News - Sports Illustrated Page 6

ON SI
SI SWIMSUIT
SI NEWSLETTERS
SI TICKETS
SI RESORTS
SI SHOPS
MY ACCOUNT
SUBSCRIBE NOW

WORLD CUP
FAN ZONE
NFL
NBA
MLB
NCAAF
FANTASY
BETTING
PREDICTION MARKETS
WATCH
SI TV

Home
Schedule
Roster
Stats
Tickets

Wisconsin Lutheran's Zavier Zens (23) breaks around Madison Memorial's Cole Slack (5) during the WIAA Division 1 boys state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.

Three-Star Forward Zavier Zens Signs With Illinois – How He Fits With the Illini

Jason Langendorf

|

Apr 17, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) shoots 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

Andrej Stojakovic Announces Return to Illinois – What It Means for 2026-27

Jason Langendorf

|

Apr 17, 2026

Andrej Stojakovic will return next season at Illinois.

Sources: Andrej Stojakovic Will Return to Illinois

Mike McDaniel

|

Apr 17, 2026

Feb 4, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ty Rodgers (20) reacts after a 87-84 win over the Nebraska Cornhuskers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 Best Transfer Destinations for Illinois Basketball's Ty Rodgers

Jackson Langendorf

|

Apr 16, 2026

Schedule

Standings

Team Leaders

Full Team Statistics

Team Rankings

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

Did Keaton Wagler Nearly Return to Illinois for the 2026-27 Season?

Jackson Langendorf

|

Apr 16, 2026

Mar 10, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ty Rodgers (20) walks off the court after the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

End of an Era: Illinois Fixture Ty Rodgers Moving on Via Transfer Portal

Jason Langendorf

|

Apr 16, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) warms up before a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament against the UConn Huskies at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Why Hasn't Illinois' Andrej Stojakovic Announced 2026-27 Plans – And Will He Return?

Jackson Langendorf

|

Apr 16, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) dribbles the ball against the Houston Cougars in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Illinois' Kylan Boswell Shines in Senior Showcase – Did He Boost His NBA Draft Stock?

Jackson Langendorf

|

Apr 16, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) runs up the court during practice ahead of a Final Four game on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Top Performers from Day 1 of the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament

Randall Sweet

|

Apr 16, 2026

Nov 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) and teammate Jake Davis (15) react during the second half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Bringing Back the Ivisic Twins, Jake Davis

Pranav Hegde

|

Apr 16, 2026

Nebraska players and staff celebrate their third straight Big Ten title in November after defeating Penn State. The league is adding a tournament at the end of the 2026 regular season.

Big Ten Adds an End-of-Season Conference Volleyball Tournament for 2026

Lincoln Arneal

|

Apr 16, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; The Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) reacts after a play during the second half against the VCU Rams during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Tomislav and Zvonimir Ivisic Are Set to Run It Back at Illinois – What It Means

Jason Langendorf

|

Apr 16, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Jake Davis (15) reacts 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: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Jake Davis Is Back at Illinois – Why His Return Is So Important

Jackson Langendorf

|

Apr 16, 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

Illinois Target Alex Constanza Reopens Recruitment – Will the Illini Make a Move?

Jackson Langendorf

|

Apr 15, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) reacts against the Houston Cougars in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to David Mirkovic's Return to Illinois

Pranav Hegde

|

Apr 15, 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

David Mirkovic Returning to Illinois in 2026-27 – What It Means

Jason Langendorf

|

Apr 15, 2026

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

|

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

|

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

|

Apr 16, 2026

Takedown Policy

Terms and Conditions

SI Accessibility Statement

© 2026 ABG-SI LLC - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. - All Rights Reserved. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates, licensees and related brands. All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.