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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

11 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Illinois HC Brad Underwood responds to criticism about not liking a question

Illinois HC Brad Underwood responds to criticism about not liking a question

JUNE 9 • FOX SPORTS

'They took the belt off and beat our behind' 😳

'They took the belt off and beat our behind' 😳

JUNE 9 • FOX SPORTS

Making it look too easy out there 😮‍💨

Making it look too easy out there 😮‍💨

JUNE 9 • FOX SPORTS

Brad Underwood reflects on the end of the season and what this Illinois group meant to him

Brad Underwood reflects on the end of the season and what this Illinois group meant to him

JUNE 9 • FOX SPORTS

College Basketball Rankings: St. John's Storms Into Top 10, Kentucky Enters Top 25

With the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline in the rearview mirror, FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares his updated men's college basketball rankin...

JUNE 5 • FOX SPORTS

College Basketball Rankings: St. John's Storms Into Top 10, Kentucky Enters Top 25

Illinois' Brad Underwood uncovers huge hurdle after Final Four loss to UConn entering 2026 | Sporting News Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball coach intends to stick around Champaign for the foreseeable future. But now, the pressure is on to...

JUNE 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Top 10 Returning Players In College Basketball Ahead Of The 2026-27 Season

From Jeremy Fears Jr. to Elliot Cadeau, FOX Sports' Michael Cohen lists the top returning players in men's college basketball ahead of the 2...

JUNE 3 • FOX SPORTS

Top 10 Returning Players In College Basketball Ahead Of The 2026-27 Season

2026 College Basketball Transfer Portal Tracker: Momcilovic's Decision Is In

The college basketball transfer portal officially opened on April 7, and we're keeping up with all the moves here.

JUNE 2 • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Basketball Transfer Portal Tracker: Momcilovic's Decision Is In

Who Stayed? Who Left? And How It Shapes The 2026-27 College Basketball Season

Who is set to head back to college, who will move on to the pros, and how will their decisions alter the landscape of college basketball nex...

MAY 28 • FOX SPORTS

Who Stayed? Who Left? And How It Shapes The 2026-27 College Basketball Season

Andrej Stojakovic - Returning to Illinois Stojakovic (pro draft prep) has decided to withdraw from the draft process and will return to Illinois for the 2026-27 season, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact After a brief stint testing the draft market, Stojakovic has decided to pull out of the NBA Draft process and will be returning to the Fighting Illini for one more season. The 6-foot-7 guard averaged 13.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists on 26.3 minutes across 34 appearances.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

The One Question That May Determine Keaton Wagler's NBA Success Wagler has proven himself as a ball-dominant force, but his NBA success may hinge on what he's capable of off the ball

MAY 22 • SI.COM

Inside Brad Underwood's new deal following March Madness run at Illinois | Sporting News The Fighting Illini coach is locked in.

MAY 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

What is Keaton Wagler's NBA Draft Ceiling and Floor in 2026? Wagler is expected to hear his name called among the top 10 in June's NBA Draft, but what are likely best- and worst-case scenarios?

MAY 16 • SI.COM

Keaton Wagler's 2026 NBA Draft Combine Results – And What They Mean for His Stock Wagler had a so-so showing at the 2026 NBA Draft Combine, but exactly how could that affect where he'll be selected on draft day?

MAY 14 • SI.COM

Kylan Boswell Shows Athleticism – But a Shaky Shot – at 2026 NBA Draft Combine Boswell has had an up-and-down start to his 2026 NBA Draft Combine. Here is what to know thus far.

MAY 14 • SI.COM

Michigan Men's Basketball Announces 2026-27 Big Ten Opponents

Michigan men's basketball has revealed its 2026-27 Big Ten opponents. Here's what you need to know about the Wolverines' conference slate.

MAY 13 • FOX SPORTS

Michigan Men's Basketball Announces 2026-27 Big Ten Opponents

Keaton Wagler's Official Measurements Released – Why His NBA Draft Stock Could Slip The Illini freshman had unexpected NBA Draft Combine measurements – which may harm his draft stock

MAY 12 • SI.COM

How High Is Andrej Stojakovic's 2026 NBA Draft Ceiling – And How Low Is His Floor? If the Illini wing decides to stay in the draft, what is his ceiling and floor? And how might each be heavily influenced by this week's draf...

MAY 12 • SI.COM

Keaton Wagler 2026 NBA Draft Combine tracker live updates, news on former Illinois Fighting Illini star | Sporting News The latest on Wagler from Chicago ahead of next month's draft.

MAY 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pre-lottery NBA mock draft still may not give Keaton Wagler enough credit Keaton Wagler was the most overlooked recruit, not just in last year’s high school class, but in recent college basketball history. The 261s...

MAY 9 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

Illinois fans given another reason to dream about a return trip to the Final Four Brad Underwood and the Illinois Fighting Illini aren't the only ones who believe that they are primed for a return run to the Final Four.

MAY 6 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

Brad Underwood believes he landed the 'best offensive player' in the transfer portal Illinois head coach Brad Underwood wholeheartedly believes that the Fighting Illini landed the best offensive addition they could have from...

MAY 2 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

Men's College Basketball Rankings: Florida, Illinois Highlight Post-Portal Top 25

With the portal closed and the NBA early-entry deadline in the rearview mirror, FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares his way-too-early men's co...

APRIL 30 • FOX SPORTS

Men's College Basketball Rankings: Florida, Illinois Highlight Post-Portal Top 25

Andrej Stojakovic - Enters name into NBA Draft Stojakovic has entered his name into the 2026 NBA Draft, according to Jeff Borzello of ESPN.

Impact Stojakovic may not re-enroll at Illinois after all. During mid-April, the junior himself announced that he would be back to the Fighting Illini. While that is far from certain now, there is still at least a chance that the Illinois team gets him back next season.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE