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So, Illinois fans, are you ready to ride the cosmic roller coaster of Portal SZN? No? Well, it’s too late now. You already clicked on this article, and there is analysis forthcoming. The Illini do...
While the Illinois basketball team lost one of the best players in program history on Saturday, there is a transfer portal option who would be a great replacement.
In the Brad Underwood era of Illinois basketball, Champaign has turned into a destination for talented guard play.
The elite young roster from last season just got even better, as the Illinois basketball team has signed an elite transfer portal guard from the SEC.
Illini All-American Keaton Wagler has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft.
He’s off to the NBA (most likely). Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler declared for the NBA Draft on Saturday, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Wagler had one of the great freshman seasons in...
Jane Roosimagi now owns the program record in the javelin with her 52.65m (172-9) toss in her event win today
Illinois basketball is having our backcourt gutted, as expected NBA Draft news broke on Saturday night.
The Illinois football program may be in for a rude awakening if this recruit flips to their conference rival.
Illinois basketball has now lost two players to the transfer portal on Saturday, as a player who didn't see the court has departed.
Brad Underwood will be big game hunting this offseason, and this dynamic guard could be a great fit in the Illinois basketball backcourt.
Illinois basketball added a ton of talent last season, but one of het additions is now entering the transfer portal.
Illinois guard Mihailo Petrovic has entered the transfer portal, per Draft Express’ Jonathan Givony on X. Petrovic played in 19 games for the Illini this past season and ultimately saw his minutes...
‘Tis the season for words like “bag” and “speed dating” in reference to college hoops portal activity. The Illini are always an ever-present force in Portal Kombat. Whether it’s their most...
This piece is dedicated to Illinois alumni. If you have ever called the University of Illinois home, I am writing this to let you know that I hear you. This run to the Final Four was amazing. Many...
An Illinois basketball legend reminded everyone what he can do when given the opportunity
The Illinois basketball team needs to rebuild for 2026-27, and now we are going up against a massive blue blood in the transfer portal.
Wagler is the first freshman in school history to be named a Consensus All-American.
Illinois basketball had a nasty guard in Kylan Boswell this season, and now Brad Underwood could get us in the hunt for Boswell 2.0.
Illinois basketball has a ton of talent coming into the program, and one now has the blessing from a multi-time NBA All-Star.
The transfer portal season is starting to heat up with the madness of the tournament ending. Illinois has already lost two players to the portal in Hayven Smith and Naomi Benson. Now, tides have...
The Illinois basketball team wants to build out the roster even more for 2026, and that is why it is exciting to get another official visit.
Bourrage marks the third five-star recruit on the roster for 2026-27.
Brad Underwood and the Illinois Fighting Illini have done an incredible job with recruiting and retention after their appearance in the Final Four.
Former Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer isn't missing out on an opportunity to prove his worth ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Brad Underwood is looking to pluck John Blackwell out of the portal, and if he does, the Illini could be Final Four favorites.
John Blackwell is one of the top players on the market this offseason, so Illinois will need to pay up to get him to Champaign.
Illinois basketball has a ton of talent on the roster, but the transfer portal and NBA Draft is bearing down on the program.
The Illinois basketball team had a special season in 2025, and this sports media giant thinks they will continue to roll in 2026.
Brad Underwood has Illinois basketball riding high, but like other offseasons, this one will be crucial in sustaining the great success.
Brad Underwood has Illinois back in the national title conversation, but to stay there, he'll need to nail the offseason again.
Illinois basketball has plenty of options out there, and the transfer portal should bear fruit.
Prior to Illinois' Final Four matchup vs. UConn on Saturday, a member of the women's basketball team lent her voice to an emotional opening ceremony.
Illinois basketball lost a heartbreaker in Indianapolis on Saturday night, and it led to an emotional speech by Brad Underwood that has fans inspired.
The Illinois basketball team is now transitioning to the offseason, and there are some players who seem destined for the transfer portal.
Illinois basketball has a great opportunity to bring a legacy player back in the fold through the transfer portal.
An up-to-date tracker on which Illinois players have transferred, who the Illini have recruited from the portal, and the athletes heading to the NBA Draft.
The transfer portal is now heating up for the Illinois basketball team, as a former top recruit is back on the market
The frontcourt of the women's Illinois basketball program has taken a hit with another member of the team deciding to head for the transfer portal.
Although the Illinois Fighting Illini's season came to a heartbreaking end on Saturday night to the UConn Huskies in the Final Four, people abound were more than willing to give head coach Brad...
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood was openly emotional after the Fighting Illini suffered their defeat in the Final Four at the hands of the UConn Huskies.
The Illinois Fighting Illini were up against steep competition no matter who they faced in the Final Four, but UConn may have genuinely been the cream of the crop.
Is it really a compliment if it also feels like an insult?
The Illinois Fighting Illini were devastated by the UConn Huskies last night, but star freshman Keaton Wagler was still able to pull off something incredible.
Brad Underwood doesn't want Illinois to have another 21-year Final Four drought, and if he wants to go back next season, portal retention will be key.
Losing Keaton Wagler to the NBA is going to be tough, but there is now a great transfer portal option for the Illinois basketball program to replace the star freshman.
Illinois basketball suffered a disappointing loss in the Final Four, and Brad Underwood took questions after the game.
Illinois basketball fell short in the Final Four, but the proof of concept is there for the Illini moving forward.
That last walk to the locker room is always the longest and the hardest.