Illinois Fighting Illini
It’s mock season — and ESPN was out with a new draft predictions on Tuesday, before we even have a lottery order. Three Illini found themselves named in Jeremy Woo’s mock. First, there’s super...
Josh Whitman has at least one coaching vacancy to fill this summer. Illinois women’s tennis head coach Evan Clark announced on Tuesday his retirement after 11 years leading the program. According...
This football season, the Illini will have a new face under the center in Katin Houser. The Anaheim, California native comes to Illinois by way of East Carolina via Michigan State. At 6-foot-3 and...
On this episode of ‘Oskee Talk’ I spotlight the Fighting Illini’s trio of NFL Draft picks — Gabe Jacas (2:49), J.C. Davis (10:05) and Miles Scott (14:47). I also revisit the numbers & break down...
Illinois’ old X-Factor is heading to Nashville. Wide receiver and return specialist Hank Beatty is going to get his shot in the NFL, as he signs an undrafted free agent deal with the Tennessee...
Less than two weeks after releasing a video proclaiming “I’m back,” Illinois’ Andrej Stojakovic is testing the NBA Draft waters. ESPN reported Sunday that the rising senior declared for the NBA...
It’s nothing we didn’t already know, but Illinois legend Ayo Dosunmu is a STAR. Dosunmu authored one of the great postseason performances in recent NBA history on Saturday night as his...
PITTSBURGH — Another offensive lineman is making the jump from Illinois to the NFL. Offensive lineman Josh Gesky is moving on to the next level, getting signed as an Undrafted Free Agent by the...
PITTSBURGH — Another Illini quarterback is moving on to the NFL. Luke Altmyer has officially been signed by the Detroit Lions, looking to compete for a spot on the roster. The Starkville,...
PITTSBURGH — From community college to the NFL. Left tackle J.C. Davis has been drafted at pick No. 192 by the New York Giants, making him the second former Illini off the board in the 2026 NFL...
PITTSBURGH — The first Illini is off the board in the 2026 NFL Draft. Former Illini edge rusher Gabe Jacas is officially on the move, getting drafted by the New England Patriots with pick No. 55...
Brad Underwood is hitting the road this week with two of his staffers. But it’s not a recruiting trip. Illinois’ head coach visited Minnesota on Thursday ahead of Game 3 of the NBA playoffs...
Nominal positions are worthless in the era of positionless basketball. The Brad Underwood era has aligned perfectly with the rise of social media sports discourse. In other words, the Brad...
The transfer portal officially closed last night, and the Illini’s roster for the 2026-27 season is mostly set. In what has been a noisy and uncertain month across college basketball, Illinois had...
When Ty Rodgers entered the transfer portal, it marked the end of a significant era in Champaign. Rodgers and senior AJ Redd were the ultimate guardians of Illinois culture. They were (along with...
Illinois’ Brandon Lee is entering the transfer portal and is now searching for a new home for his sophomore campaign, according to On3. Lee, a former four-star recruit, played in 17 games this...
It’s been quite a week for Illinois Basketball. Five key contributors announcing they will return for the 2026-27 year. And it was capped off on Sunday with a report from On3 that Illinois is out...
Zavier Zens, a three-star high school prospect from Wisconsin, has committed to Illinois, per his X account. Zens is ranked as the 237th-best player in the class of 2026 according to 247Sports...
**EDITOR’S NOTE: THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED PRIOR TO THE RETURN OF ANDREJ STOJAKOVIC AND COMMITMENT OF ZAVIER ZENS** On this episode of ‘Oskee Talk’ I discuss Keaton Wagler declaring for the NBA...
Illinois has made quite the comeback during its home stand. After three straight wins, the Fighting Illini snapped their streak in a 8-7 loss to New Orleans on Sunday. Bouncing back from their...
Illinois basketball had a big end to the work week, as a key player for next season avoided the transfer portal.
After a week of anticipation, 48-plus hours of palpably anxiety-inducing speculation since a significant chunk of the Final Four team announced their returns to Illinois for the 2026-2027...
The transfer portal continues t shape the college basketball landscape, and this Illinois freshman is another example of how powerful it can be.
Illinois basketball is always in the hunt for transfer portal talent, but a decision in house could chance the course.
Andrej Stojakovic will return to Illinois in 2026-27.
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood may have known what he was doing when he pitched the idea for his players to return for another season.
A fan favorite's tenure in Champaign has officially come to an end after announcing their entry into the transfer portal.
A tumultuous past two seasons for Ty Rodgers has carried a ton of weight for why he is departing the Illinois basketball program.
The inaugural conference tournament will run from Nov. 20-25 in Fishers, Ind.
The Illinois Fighting Illini are on the brink of landing transfer guard John Blackwell, but steep competition continues to throw its hat in the ring.
Illinois basketball has a great team coming back, and we got even deeper with a huge player not heading to the transfer portal.
Illinois basketball is getting so much talent back, as the bench just go deeper with a huge announcement.
The Illinois baseball team found itself a gem to play first base who just smashed his way into the record books.
Illinois basketball had a great Wednesday, as a key starter avoided the transfer portal and returned to the team.
Tomislav and Zvonimir Ivisic and Jake Davis will return to Illinois in 2026-27.
On the same day, Illinois fan favorite David Mirkovic announced his return to the Illinois program for his Sophomore campaign, the ‘Original Balkan’, his brother and ‘Honorary Balkan’ did the...
Illinois football is one step closer to landing a massive recruit, as we are now in the top four for his commitment.
The young core of the Illinois basketball team is slowly making their intentions known for next season, with their superstar point guard making her announcement Tuesday morning
The Illinois basketball team is making a splash on Wednesday, as the Illini were able to retain one of the best players in the country and avoid the transfer portal.
Illini forward David Mirkovic will return to Illinois in 2026-27.
The Illinois Fighting Illini and head coach Brad Underwood finally received a long-awaited update from freshman forward David Mirkovic.
#TheRetention has officially kicked off. Wednesday morning, the freshman forward went live on Twitch to deliver the news the Illini faithful had been nervously waiting for: that he’s gonna be back...
John Blackwell could give Illinois the extra edge it needs to get back to the Final Four next season.
The Illinois staff flew out to Los Angeles earlier this week to meet with top transfer target John Blackwell. Blackwell has been working out in Los Angeles all week and took an official visit to...
Illinois students offered chance to kick for free season tickets.
The Illinois basketball team is checking in on different transfer portal targets, and it shows we are still eyeing point guard talent.
Illinois basketball a ton of talent heading into next season, and over the weekend, we added a huge transfer portal piece that sets us up for success.
Augusta National has been a thorn in many golfers' sides, but this former Illinois golf star figured out a way to make the most of it.
Illinois appeared to be in a two-horse race for John Blackwell, but a UCLA visit is complicating Brad Underwood's pursuit.
The NCAA Championships will take place from April 17-18 at State Farm Center.