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Clippers Take Keaton Wagler At No. 5 ⭐️

Reacting to Quentin Coleman's Incredible Illinois Summer Highlights

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Illinois Basketball Debate: Which Brad Underwood Team Was Better, 2023-24 or 2025-26?

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Which Illinois bench player will have the greatest impact?

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Illinois Basketball's Three Most Dangerous Big Ten Trap Games in 2026-27

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Clippers guard Darius Garland has nominated his teammate Keaton Wagler, former Cavs teammate Evan Mobley, and Shaboozey for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge 🧊💦 (via @dariusgarland22)

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Big Ten Power Forward 2026-27 Power Rankings: Does David Mirkovic Stand Alone?

Mirkovic enters 2026-27 as one of the best players in college basketball, but is there anyone who can challenge him as the Big Ten's top power forward?

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3 Big Ten Matchups That Could Decide Illinois Basketball's 2026-27 Title Chase

The Illini are seeking their first Big Ten title since 2022, but these three games may stand in their way

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Brad Underwood Wants Illinois Basketball to Play Faster—and Here’s Why

Illinois basketball enters the 2026-2027 season as one of the favorites in the Big Ten.

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Keaton Wagler named 2026 Kansas City Sportsman of the Year

Wagler’s play with the Illini earns him another prestigious honor.

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“It’s been really good”: Brad Underwood talks Illini summer practice

Illinois’ head coach gives positive updates on offseason workouts.

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Is this the golden age of Illinois basketball?

The resurgence is here.

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Big Ten Small Forward Power Rankings: Andrej Stojakovic or Pryce Sandfort at No. 1?

The Big Ten has a deep position group at small forward, with a combination of elite freshmen and proven returners

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Illinois basketball to exemplify positionless basketball in 2026-2027 season

Illinois basketball has size and versatility at every position on the floor.

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Big Ten Shooting Guard 2026-27 Power Rankings: Is Quentin Coleman in the Mix?

Illinois freshman Quentin Coleman is expected to be a valuable contributor from Day 1 – but is he already in the top tier of Big Ten shooting guards?

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Who is the Illini goat?

Who is the greatest Illini to ever get buckets for the orange and blue?

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Illinois Basketball to Host Five-Star 2028 Recruit Dylan Betts for Unofficial Visit

The Illini appear to be firmly in the mix for 2028 prospect Dylan Betts, a 7-foot-3 big man with incredible upside

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Top Illini candidates to replace Keaton Wagler’s playmaking

Who will Illinois turn to to run the offense?

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Reports: Two five-star prospects set visits to Illinois

Stars are coming to Champaign.

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Illinois Sets Visit With Five-Star 2027 Guard NaVorro Bowman Jr.

The Illini appear to be in the thick of the race for Bowman, a high-scoring guard from California

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Illinois basketball to host five-star guard NaVorro Bowman Jr. for Official Visit

Illinois basketball continues to host high-level perimeter talent

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Visit News: NaVorro Bowman Jr., the No. 10 overall prospect in the class of 2027, has locked in official visits to UConn, Illinois, Texas and Arizona, source tells @247Sports https://t.co/P1tW43sIm3

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Illinois Basketball Offers Class of 2028 No. 1 Prospect AJ Williams

The Illini threw their hat in the ring for top-ranked 2028 recruit Williams, an ultra-dynamic player on both ends of the floor

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Why Illinois doesn’t need a traditional point guard

BU has some great options on his roster.

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Report: Illinois adds non-conference matchup with west coast school

Schedule almost complete.

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Former Illini NBA Summer League Grades: Keaton Wagler, Others Earn Final Marks

Some former Illinois players excelled in the 2026 NBA Summer League, others played their role to perfection and one struggled

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Illinois Basketball Schedule: Seattle Added for 2026-27

Illinois basketball seems to be looking to add one more marquee opponent to its nonconference schedule.

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Former Illini Malcolm Hill back in Champaign

A familiar face returned to Illinois.

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Illinois Recruiting: 2027 Target to Schedule Visit, 2028 Prospect Makes EYBL History

The Illini are setting up a visit with a four-star forward in the 2027 class while a key 2028 in-state target was named the first EYBL 16U MVP ever

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Illinois Enters Race for Versatile 2028 Five-Star Benjamin Berrouet: How He'd Fit

The Illini extended an offer to Benjmain Berrouet, a versatile, high-upside forward from the class of 2028

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Big Ten Point Guard Power Rankings for 2026-27: Is Illinois' Stefan Vaaks Top Three?

The Big Ten is loaded with talent at lead guard, but does the Illini's Stefan Vaaks – a superb shooter and playmaker – fit in?

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Illinois offers 2028 5-star power forward

Go get the big man.

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Keaton Wagler takes over against Timberwolves

Will Wagler be the next Illini to earn a major NBA contract?

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Illinois basketball offers four-star forward Isaiah Santos

Illinois basketball continues to pursue positional size and versatility on the wing.

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Keaton Wagler Explodes for 26 Points in Clippers Summer League Finale

Keaton Wagler showed Clippers fans why he's worthy of the number 5 overall draft pick.

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Ranking Illinois’ non-conference schedule by hype

The Illini are tested once again.

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Building Illinois' Best Starting Five of the Brad Underwood Era

Illinois on SI selects the ultimate starting lineup from Underwood-coached Illini – an exercise that's quickly growing more difficult

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3 Key Takeaways From Illinois Basketball's Summer Highlights

The Illini are in action behind the scenes, and even though the regular season is months away, they gave us a glimpse of what's to come

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Kylan Boswell efficient in first Summer League start

Guard is starting to find his footing early in his NBA career.

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Illinois’ David Mirkovic third in early John Wooden Award odds

The Illini forward getting some love from Vegas.

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3 Intriguing Illinois Lineups for 2026-27 – and What Makes Each So Dangerous

The Illini will be loaded with talent next season, but it will be up to Brad Underwood to determine how to best utilize it

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Projecting Illinois Basketball's Best Case-Scenario for the 2026-27 Season

The Illini are capable of a monumental season in 2026-27, but is the high-water mark really a national title?

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Two biggest questions facing Illinois Basketball before 2026-27 season

It’s almost go time.

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Wagler’s Summer League performances and NBA future with Joey Linn

Can Keaton Wagler become the face of the LA Clippers?

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Former Illini Will Riley shining in 2026 NBA Summer league

Will Riley has become a foundational piece on the wing for the Washington Wizards.

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Keaton Wagler redeems himself in second Summer League game

Wagler silenced the haters.

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Projecting Illinois Basketball's Worst-Case Scenario for the 2026-27 Season

Expectations are through the roof for the Illini, but there are possibilities that could bring next season crashing down around them

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Keaton Wagler and Will Riley Explode, Other Former Illini Shine in NBA Summer League

Keaton Wagler hushed any (far too early) critiques on Sunday night, Will Riley dominated, and other Illini starred in their roles

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Keaton Wagler Silences Early Doubters with Summer League Breakout

Keaton Wagler next takes the court on Tuesday at 7pm CST.

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3 Big Concerns for Illinois Basketball Entering the 2026-27 Season

The Illini should be one of the best teams in the country, but they aren't a finished product – especially on one end of the floor

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One Key Question for Each Illinois Player Entering 2026-27

This experienced Illini squad already checks a lot of boxes, but there are some unknowns as well – even for the returners

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Illinois Basketball Extends Offer to Under-the-Radar 2027 Forward Ed Stasys

The Illini are the first high-major program to offer Stasys, an in-state recruit with a unique skill set

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Can Quentin Coleman Become Illinois' No. 1 Option in 2026-27?

Coleman enters college with great expectations, but is he ready to hit the ground running as the Illini's premier weapon?

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Former Illini NBA Summer League Roundup: Keaton Wagler, Kylan Boswell and More

Both Keaton Wagler and Kylan Boswell struggled mightily in their respective debuts, while a more seasoned former Illini showed out

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Keaton Wagler struggles in NBA Summer League Debut

Plenty of ball left to be played this summer, however.

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Top 10 Big Ten Returners for 2026-27: Which Illinois Players Made the Cut?

The Illini have an elite cast of returners, but so do some other Big Ten squads. Where did David Mirkovic and Andrej Stojakovic fall on this list?

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Why Zvonimir Ivisic Is Illinois Basketball's X-Factor in 2026-27

If Ivisic improves incrementally in just two areas, the Illini could become a near-unstoppable college basketball juggernaut

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Illini Timberwolves with Canis Hoopus!

Will Ayo Dosunmu and Terrence Shannon Jr be a focal part of the Timberwolves’ future?

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What Illinois Learned From Stefan Vaaks' Strong FIBA Performance With Estonia

Vaaks showcased his well-known skills with Estonia – but also flashed some abilities Illini fans may not have expected

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Former Illini Update: Mihailo Petrovic Finds New Home, Ben Humrichous Showing Out

Mihailo Petrovic found a transfer destination in the Big East, while Ben Humrichous and Kasparas Jakucionis recently went off

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Ben Humrichous shows out in Nets’ first two Summer League games

The Nets might have found their Summer League gem.

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Former Illini Mihailo Petrovic has new home

To the Big East.

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Illinois' Next Lockdown Defender: Brad Underwood's Take and Our Top Three

The Illini need to find someone to step into the shutdown defender role. Underwood mentioned a few potential names - three of whom are our top candidates.

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Brad Underwood Raves About Freshman Lincoln Williams' 'Special' Athleticism

Underwood believes Williams may be as athletic a player as Champaign has seen during his tenure

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Brad Underwood Offers Take on David Mirkovic Passing on National Team

Underwood offered his opinion on why Mirkovic stayed in Champaign instead of playing for his national team and gave insight on Mirkovic's offseason thus far

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

Underwood appears impressed by Vaaks, who is expected to carry a heavy load in his first year with the Illini

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Illinois Returnees Are 'Hungry' – and Illini Building New Identity For 2026-27

The Illini may be bringing back five rotational players from 2025-26, but 'this team will have its own identity' says head coach Brad Underwood

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Illinois Basketball: David Mirkovic Makes Crucial Summer Decision That Could Fuel NBA Rise

Illinois star David Mirkovic made one of the program's biggest offseason decisions by remaining in Champaign to train with strength coach Adam Fletcher.

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Illinois Basketball: Brad Underwood Reveals Massive Transformation for Zvonimir Ivisic

Zvonimir Ivisic has the skillset to be one of the most impactful big men in the Big Ten.

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Illinois basketball starts summer 2026 with minor injuries

Illinois basketball will heavily rely on Stojakovic, Davis and Morillo in the 2026-2027 season.

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

The Illini undoubtedly have talent in their big-man rotation, but coach Brad Underwood wants to see a lot more from his frontcourt

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

With new pieces in Champaign, expect Illinois to play faster – but feature an attack as dangerous as that of the 2025-26 Illini

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Brad Underwood tees off at John Deere Classic Pro-Am

The Illinois head coach trades in the basketball for some golf balls.

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

Brown is best known for his shooting, but that isn't what has caught Illini coach Brad Underwood's attention this summer

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Illinois Basketball 2026-2027 schedule tracker

The Illinois basketball 2026-2027 schedule

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Illinois season tickets sell out for 3rd straight year

State Farm Center will be packed yet again next season.

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Brad Underwood Provides Injury and Availability Updates for Multiple Illini

Get status updates on Andrej Stojakovic, Jake Davis and other Illinois players who have been out or limited for offseason activities

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

The Illini continue to make Pettigrew, an in-state 2028 target, one of their top priorities – and for good reason

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Illinois Basketball Offers Emerging 2027 Wing Jayon Connor

The Illini extended the first high-major offer to Connor, whose ongoing development could push him to far outplay his unranked status

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

The Illini's greatest strength may be their balance, but someone has to lead the charge – and we believe it will be Mirkovic

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Illinois Basketball's Top 2027 Recruiting Targets by Position

Certain 2027 recruits have separated themselves from the others as the best the Illini should pursue

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

Was a Final Four appearance enough to push Brad Underwood into the elite tier of Big Ten head coaches – and who is No. 1?

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Keaton Wagler’s impact on Illinois will extend far beyond 2026

Wagler’s path to the next level should be an incredible recruiting sell for the Illini.

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Social Media Reacts to Three Former Illinois Players Earning NBA Opportunities

Keaton Wagler, Ben Humrichous and Kylan Boswell each landed with an NBA franchise this week

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

A handful of Illinois players figure to be selected in next year's NBA Draft, but perhaps not in the order ESPN's early projection suggests

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Former Illinois forward Ben Humrichous signs contract with Nets

Heading to Brooklyn.

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What the Hornets are getting from Kylan Boswell

Off to the NBA.

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What the Charlotte Hornets Are Getting in Illinois' Kylan Boswell

Kylan Boswell may be a touch undersized, but he'll be bringing a diverse skill set and unquantifiable intangibles to Charlotte

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

Illinois has been churning out NBA prospects lately, but 2027 may see more Illini drafted than in any other season under Brad Underwood

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Kylan Boswell signs with Charlotte Hornets as an undrafted free agent

Kylan Boswell is ready to make waves in the NBA.

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What the Brooklyn Nets Are Getting in Illinois' Ben Humrichous

Ben Humrichous may have gone undrafted, but don't be surprised if the new Brooklyn Nets signee winds up having a prosperous NBA career

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Keaton Wagler to the Clippers! Other Big Ten NBA Draft News!

How well is Keaton Wagler set up to succeed with the Clippers?

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

What can former Illini Wagler, the No. 5 overall selection in the 2026 NBA Draft, bring to the Clippers in the short and long term?

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Keaton Wagler drafted by Los Angeles Clippers at pick No. 5

Wagler becomes the highest-picked Illini in 21 years.

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What the Clippers are getting from new draft pick Keaton Wagler

The kid’s a winner.

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Keaton Wagler to Clippers at No. 5 🌟

LA adds one of best guard prospects in country to their backcourt 🎥

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Illinois Basketball’s Keaton Wagler Selected No. 5 Overall by Los Angeles Clippers in 2026 NBA Draft

Keaton Wagler's remarkable rise from under-the-radar recruit to NBA lottery pick reached its peak Tuesday night when the Los Angeles Clippers selected the Illinois freshman No. 5 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft.

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Clippers Draft Illinois Star SG ‼️

🔸 Keaton Wagler goes No. 5 📝 Pro comp: Jamal Murray 🎥 Watch NCAA top SG's highlights

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

Dosunmu's postseason performance pays off, Jakucionis is on the move and Ty Rodgers suffers a setback

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

Has May's exit at Michigan catapulted the Illini into their own tier in the Big Ten race heading into 2026-27?

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

The 2026 NBA Draft takes place Tuesday and Wednesday, when at least one Illini is expected to be plucked off the board

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Illini guard Keaton Wagler cancels workout with the Brooklyn Nets

Wagler is expected to be the Illini's first lottery pick since 2012

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Dusty May’s departure opens door for Illinois to seize Big Ten championship

Dusty is heading to the NBA.

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Mavs Hiring Dusty May

Michigan's national championship winning coach leaving for NBA (Shams)

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Illinois basketball set for Big Ten title push after major retention

Illinois basketball enters the 2026-2027 season with a rather rare trait: continuity. In an era dominated by the transfer portal and nonstop roster turnover, the Illini have retained the core of a team that reached the Final Four and established itself as one of the nation’s elite programs. That retention should be a big reason […]

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

Signs point towards Stefan Vaaks emerging as a star in 2026-27, but history also tells a more discouraging story

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Where Kylan Boswell stands in latest 2026 NBA Mock Drafts

Boswell will hopefully be the second Illini basketball player drafted in the 2026 NBA Draft.

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What Lincoln Williams can add to this Illini roster

The Illini have a freak athlete heading their way.

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Jeremy Woo's Latest Mock 📝

Draft week is here. See ESPN insider's latest projections 📲

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Will Keaton Wagler be a top-five pick in the 2026 NBA Draft?

Wagler would be the first Illini basketball player to be drafted in the top-five since 2005.

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Our biggest questions for Underwood and Illinois in 2027

No team is bulletproof, and the Illini have holes that need addressed.

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Why a No. 1 seed needs to be goal for Illinois Basketball

1 seed or bust in 2027.

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

The Illini big man took a slight step back last season, but here's how he can take a big one forward in 2026-27

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Most Painful Losses of Brad Underwood’s Illini Career Draft

What loss of the Brad Underwood era has left you in the most pain? *Besides Loyola*

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All the buzz on Keaton Wagler’s NBA Draft stock

Your guide to all the rumors and news surrounding Wagler ahead of the draft.

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Keaton Wagler Legit NBA Concerns or Just Smoke?

Will Keaton Wagler still be drafted in the early lottery?

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Illinois Basketball Offers Five-Star 2028 Center Dylan Betts

The Illini are one of the early contenders for Betts – a huge, fluid big man who should make an instant impact wherever he lands

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Clippers' Preferred Targets 🎯

Illinois' Keaton Wagler seen as favorite for No. 5 pick (Jake Fischer)

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Illinois Basketball Offers Explosive 2027 Four-Star Forward Isaiah Santos

Santos isn’t the typical Illini target, but Brad Underwood must have liked what he saw from the athletic, high-motor wing

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Former Illini Ty Rodgers undergoes surgery after lower-body injury

Another injury for Ty.

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

Projecting who will lead the Illini in points, rebounds, assists and more in the 2026-27 campaign

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New Jeremy Woo Mock Draft 📊

ESPN analyst's latest projection ahead of next Tuesday 📲

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Illinois basketball to host 2028 guard Carter Smith for unofficial visit

Smith is a 6 foot 3 combo guard from Philadelphia.

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Top Five Players Illinois Basketball Will Face in 2026-27

The Illini will match up against high-level players in both non-conference and Big Ten action, but which are the best among them?

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Former Illinois recruiting target wins NBA Finals MVP

Once upon a time…

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Jersey numbers revealed for Illinois newcomers

A big group of freshmen and transfers.

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Illinois signee Lincoln Williams inspired by Terrence Shannon Jr.

Williams brings a lot of athletic similarities to the former Illini great, Terrence Shannon Jr.

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5-Star PG Commits to Arkansas

2027's No. 22 overall Davion Thompson picks Razorbacks over Baylor, Illinois, Kansas and more 📲

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Illinois Basketball Lands Top 2026 In-State Recruit Lincoln Williams: What to Know

The Illini made a late addition to their 2026-27 roster in Lincoln Williams, a long and bouncy guard from Kankakee

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Illinois adds Lincoln Williams to 2026 class

Another prep freshman.

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Illinois basketball lands athletic wing Lincoln Williams from Kankakee

NEWS: Illinois basketball has made a late addition to its class of 2026 with three-star wing Lincoln Williams.

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Play 31-0: Illinois version of viral lineup game

An Illini edition of the viral game.

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Why Illinois Signee Quentin Coleman's Team USA Performance Is So Encouraging

Quentin Coleman didn't have a fantastic showing in the most prominent categories through Team USA's pool play - but he did elsewhere

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Who is the GOAT Illinois Basketball coach?

Who is the greatest coach in Illinois Basketball history?

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Illinois Basketball Checks in at No. 2 on Jon Rothstein's Top 45

CBS Sports' very own Jon Rothstein released a preseason Top 45 and had Illinois Basketball rather high on his list.

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Does Illinois basketball enter summer as 2027's best team?

Very high expectations this fall.

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Does Jake Davis Have a Chance to Start For Illinois in 2026-27?

Davis was an unlikely starter for the Illini's Final Four squad last season, but is there a path for him to stay in the lineup in 2026-27?

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Illinois signee Quentin Coleman notches double-double for Team USA

The kid is good.

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Drafting Brad Underwood's Best Wins at Illinois

Which of Underwood's wins at Illinois was most impressive?

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Still-Too-Early Big Ten Basketball 2026-27 Power Rankings: Is Illinois No. 1?

Does Illinois' successful offseason equate to top-squad status in the Big Ten - or is Michigan still the team to beat?

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Illinois basketball offers explosive five-star guard Cayden Daughtry

NEWS: Illinois basketball has offered five-star guard Cayden Daughtry, a dynamic, scoring point guard from Florida.

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Illinois Climbs to Rightful Spot in Updated Bart Torvik 2026-27 Preseason Rankings

The Illini were initially ranked far too low in the preseason projection, but now they're back where they belong

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Does Illinois Basketball Have Another One-and-Done Prospect in Quentin Coleman?

Quentin Coleman comes to Champaign as part of a large freshman class, but can he stand apart and prove himself to be an NBA caliber talent after a single season

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Where College Basketball Experts Rank Illinois Heading Into 2026-27

After the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline, here is where top pundits - including those of us at Illinois on SI - rank the Illini nationally

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Illinois Basketball Offers 2027 Consensus Five-Star Wing DeMarcus Henry

The Illini recently joined the race for Henry, who is the latest top recruit being targeted by Brad Underwood and his staff

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Illinois Basketball Targets Dynamic Five-Star Guard Cayden Daughtry in 2027 Class

The Illini recently extended an offer to 2027 prospect Cayden Daughtry, who breaks the mold of the prototype Brad Underwood guard

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Can Brad Underwood bring a national title to Illinois in 2027?

Why a loaded veteran core gives the Illini everything they need to finish the job in March.

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Why Illinois can beat Texas Tech in back-to-back years

Can the Illini beat the Red Raiders two years in a row?

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2 Teams Eyeing Illinois Guard

Clippers (No. 5 pick) and Nets (No. 6 pick) 'closely studying' Keaton Wagler during pre-draft process (ESPN)

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Can Illinois' Andrej Stojakovic Become an All-American in 2026-27?

Stojakovic has loads of talent, but can he sharpen the one tool that has eluded him until now to make the final leap next season?

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Is Illinois Basketball A National Championship Contender in 2026?

According to John Fanta of NBC Sports, Illinois Basketball is a "Tier A" national championship contender in 2026.

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