Brandon Lee - College Basketball News & Rumors

Transfers to new program Lee has committed to transfer to James Madison, his agent Daniel Poneman told KayserHoops of League Ready.

Impact Lee leaves Illinois in search of a larger role after limited playing time in the BIG10. The guard departs Champaign after averaging 1.7 points across 18 appearances last season. He will look to make a greater impact at James Madison for the upcoming campaign.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Lee is entering the transfer portal, per Joe Tipton of On3.com.

Impact Lee will leave Illinois after averaging just 1.7 points across 4.2 minutes in 18 games. He will look to be more involved next season with whichever program he ends up with.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Lee is available Saturday versus LIU-Brooklyn, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Lee, who has not played yet this season due to an ankle injury, is available to make his collegiate debut Saturday. The true freshman is set to be a back up in the Illini backcourt now that he's healthy.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois' Injury Woes Continuing to Trend in the Right Direction Mihailo Petrovic, Tomislav Ivisic and Brandon Lee appear to be nearly recovered, per head coach Brad Underwood

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • SI.COM

Does not play Saturday Lee (ankle) did not play in Wednesday's 90-86 loss to Alabama.

Impact Lee was in uniform and warmed up prior to Wednesday's contest, but he did not log any playing time in the loss. Only nine players entered the game for Illinois though, so it's possible that he was available but just not called upon in the difficult matchup. His next chance to play is Saturday versus LIU-Brooklyn.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In uniform warming up Lee (ankle) is in uniform and warming up ahead of Wednesday's game versus Alabama, Glenn Kinley of WCIA 3 reports.

Impact Lee, who is officially listed as questionable for Wednesday's contest, is dressed and warming up ahead of the difficult test versus the Crimson Tide. He could be seen running and cutting on the court, a great sign given he's dealing with an ankle injury. His participation in warmups does not guarantee his availability, but it's certainly a good sign.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Labeled questionable against Bama Lee (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Alabama, Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Lee has been getting closer to 100 percent from an ankle injury suffered prior to the start of the regular season. Illinois has rotated through a lot of different players due to injuries in the early part of the season, but Lee is hopeful to find his role in the rotation once he returns to action. More details should come out prior to Wednesday's 9:00 PM EST tip.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

'Back' but not quite 100 percent Lee (ankle) is "back," according to head coach Brad Underwood, but not fully 100 percent, Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Lee appears as if he's trending towards being available against Alabama on Wednesday, but even if he does play, he won't be at full strength. "He's not quite 100 percent. He's playing though some pain," Underwood said. The freshman guard has yet to play this season.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Updates for Mihailo Petrovic, Brandon Lee Ahead of Illinois-Colgate What more do we know about the Illini injury situation, if anything, as they head into Friday's game against the Raiders?

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • SI.COM

Still dealing with ankle injury Lee (ankle) is not completely recovered yet, head coach Brad Underwood told Glenn Kinley of WCIA. "[He's dealing with a] pretty good ankle (sprain), black and blue still. Probably...

Impact Lee seems to be ready if needed based on Underwood's words, but the coaching staff decided to give the guard a couple of extra days off. Lee's next chance to play will come against Alabama on Wednesday, Oct. 19.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Lee (ankle) is questionable for Illinois' clash with Colgate, per Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette.

Impact Lee, a freshman guard, has yet to play this season. He still has a chance to change that against Colgate, but he's looking like a true game-time call.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain out vs. Red Raiders Lee (ankle) won't play in a huge clash with Texas Tech on Tuesday, per Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette.

Impact Lee has yet to play this season, and the freshman won't get a chance to change that in Illinois' first marquee matchup of the year against Texas Tech. His next chance to suit up will come on Friday, Nov. 14 against Colgate.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kylan Boswell scores 31, No. 17 Illinois beats Florida Gulf Coast 113-70 in another blowout win

Kylan Boswell scored a career-high 31 points and had 10 rebounds as No. 17 Illinois beat Florida Gulf Coast 113-70 on Friday night for its second blowout win to start the season

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Out vs. FGCU Lee (ankle) won't play in game two against Florida Gulf Coast, per Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette.

Impact Lee wasn't expected to play against Florida Gulf Coast, and indeed, the freshman guard has now been officially ruled out for Friday night's game in Champaign. His next chance to suit up will come in a big showdown with Texas Tech on Tuesday, Nov. 11.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good Morning, Illini Nation: Injury update Brandon Lee not expected to play Friday against Florida Gulf Coast; Andre Stojakovic still questionable

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

Expected to miss game two Lee (ankle) isn't expected to play against Florida Gulf Coast on Friday, per IlliniHQ.

Impact Lee missed Illinois' opener against Jackson State, and he's expected to make it two straight DNPs to begin the 2025-2026 campaign. It appears the freshman will have to wait until at least Tuesday, Nov. 11 against Texas Tech to make his debut.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

David Mirkovic has 19 points, 14 rebounds to lead No. 17 Illinois to a 113-55 win over Jackson State

David Mirkovic scored 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as No. 17 Illinois opened the season with a 113-55 win over Jackson State

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Latest Injury May Compromise Illinois Basketball's Guard Depth in Short Term Illini freshman guard Brandon Lee rolled his ankle in Sunday's practice and was ruled out for Monday's season opener against Jackson State

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • SI.COM

Out for opener Lee (undisclosed) won't be available for Illinois' opener against Jackson State, per Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette.

Impact Lee, a true freshman from New Jersey, won't be available for Illinois' opening night against Jackson State. He'll look to be clear of the Illini injury report by Friday against Florida Gulf Coast.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Kylan Boswell scores 31, No. 17 Illinois beats Florida Gulf Coast 113-70 in another blowout win

David Mirkovic has 19 points, 14 rebounds to lead No. 17 Illinois to a 113-55 win over Jackson State