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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.
1 DAY AGO • 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...
5 DAYS AGO • 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.
6 DAYS AGO • 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

Ranking the Best Landing Spots For Top Men's College Basketball Transfers

Here are the 20 best landings spots and fits for players in the NCAA transfer portal who have already committed to their new school.
APRIL 23 • FOX SPORTS
Ranking the Best Landing Spots For Top Men's College Basketball Transfers
Brandon Lee - 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
Andrej Stojakovic - Back to Illinois Stojakovic will be back to Illinois for his 2026-27 season, according to the team's announcement Friday.
Impact Unlike seasons past, Stojakovic will not change teams off the heels of an electric campaign that saw Illinois advance to the Final Four. From a role perspective, it also makes sense, as occasional bumps up and down the Illini's starting lineup did not stop him from averaging 13.5 points for a stacked squad. With the Illinois team also making significant changes to its squad, there is potential for Stojakovic to establish a consistent starting role in what is projected to be his last season of college basketball.
APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE
Jake Davis - Set to return to Illinois Davis will return to Illinois for the 2026-27 season, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com.
Impact Davis is one of four Illinois players who announced their returns to the program for the 2026-27 season, joining Zvonimir Ivisic, Tomislav Ivisic and David Mirkovic. Davis started in 22 of his 37 appearances with Illinois in 2025-26, averaging 5.4 points and 2.2 rebounds across 19,6 minutes per game while shooting 40.6 percent from three-point range.
APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE
Zvonimir Ivisic - Returning to Illinois Ivisic will return to Illinois for the 2026-27 season, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com.
Impact The Ivisic brothers will return to Illinois for the 2026-27 season in hopes of making another Final Four run. Zvonimir was a backup for the Fighting Illini in 2025-26 but posted decent numbers, averaging 6.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game in 37 appearances (four starts) while logging 17.2 minutes per contest.
APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE
Tomislav Ivisic - Returning to Illinois Ivisic will return to Illinois for the 2026-27 season, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com.
Impact Ivisic was unable to repeat the impressive numbers he posted in his first year with the program, but he was solid in 2025-26 with 10.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.6 blocks per contest. He should play a key role for Illinois in 2026-27 once again.
APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE
CBS writer gives Illinois yet another reason to go all-in for John Blackwell After a season with major success on the basketball court, there is one thing Illinois fans are going to wonder. Can Brad Underwood and the...
APRIL 15 • WRITINGILLINI.COM
David Mirkovic - Returning for sophomore season Mirkovic is returning to Illinois for his sophomore season, Jonathan Givony of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Mirkovic will run it back with the Illini after a very successful freshman campaign. The 6-foot-9 forward was not only a starter in all but one game, but he also averaged 13.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists on a Final Four squad. He'll look to be an even more dominant leader of Illinois' frontcourt in his sophomore year.
APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE
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