Stefan Vaaks - College Basketball News & Rumors

Illinois transfer Stefan Vaaks has on regrets about leaving Providence Illinois transfer Stefan Vaaks delivered a blunt message about leaving Providence as he prepares to join a national contender.

SEPTEMBER 10 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Stefan Vaaks has some shade for his former program and a lot of love for Illinois There seems to be no love lost between Providence transfer Stefan Vaaks and his former school. Now at Illinois, Vaaks recently threw some sh...

SEPTEMBER 9 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

Stefan Vaaks buzz gets louder with Illinois basketball hype video Kudos to the Illinois basketball social media team because I want the season to start. The social media team has put out a few videos regard...

AUGUST 12 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

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

JUNE 20 • SI.COM

Top 5 underrated transfer portal additions that could change college basketball in 2026-27 From Michigan center Moustapha Thiam to Illinois guard Stefan Vaaks, these underrated transfer portal additions could become major breakout...

MAY 19 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Where Illinois Ranks in Jon Rothstein's Top 45 After Stefan Vaaks Commitment The Illini were already expected to be one of the best teams in the country, but Vaaks' pledge only elevates their status

APRIL 14 • SI.COM

Illinois, Louisville and the biggest winners in the transfer portal so far Flory Bidunga to Louisville and Stefan Vaaks to Illinois highlight some of the most impactful transfer portal additions to date.

APRIL 14 • FANSIDED.COM

Stefan Vaaks gives Illinois exactly what it needed: scoring, size, and a new offensive identity Stefan Vaaks will be part of the Illinois Fighting Illini when the 2026-27 basketball season gets underway.

APRIL 13 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Illinois Lands Top-15 Transfer Stefan Vaaks – Full Scouting Report and Team Fit The Illini have once again reaped the benefits of the portal, adding uber-talented wing Stefan Vaaks on Sunday

APRIL 12 • SI.COM

Heading to Champaign Vaaks has committed to play for Illinois for the 2026-27 season, per Joe Tipton of On3.com.

Impact Vaaks will join the Fighting Illini following a single season with Providence. The 6-foot-7 freshman had a dynamic first year at the collegiate level this past season, averaging 15.8 points per game across 31 contests for the Friars. Vaaks will retain three years of eligibility with the Illini moving forward.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Plans to enter portal Vaaks plans to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Joe Tipton of On3.com.

Impact Assuming that Vaaks transfers colleges during 2026, his next team would get one of collegiate basketball's more promising freshmen. He was named to the Big East All-Freshman Team after averaging 16.2 points and 2.7 three-pointers made in regular-season conference games.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Providence fires coach Kim English a day after Friars lose to St. John's in Big East quarterfinals

Kim English’s three-year tenure at Providence is over

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Ejiofor and Hopkins lead No. 13 St. John's past Providence 85-72 in the Big East quarterfinals

Zuby Ejiofor had 21 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and three blocks as No. 13 St. John’s opened its defense of last year’s Big East Tournament title by blowing out Providence 85...

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Scores 23 in loss to St. John's Vaaks ended with 23 points (7-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five rebounds and one assist in 36 minutes during Thursday's 85-72 loss to St. John's.

Impact Vaaks led the team with 23 points and hit five three-pointers Thursday, but it was not enough to avoid elimination in the Big East Tournament quarterfinal. It marks the end of a tremendous freshman campaign for Vaaks where he averaged 15.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 0.9 steals across 31.3 minutes per game. He figures to be the focal point of the Friars' roster next season should he return.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

St. John's plays in Big East Tournament against the Providence

The No. 13 St. John's Red Storm and Providence Friars square off in the Big East Tournament

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Drops 28 versus Butler Vaaks accumulated 28 points (9-16 FG, 8-13 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and three assists in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 91-81 win over Butler.

Impact Vaaks helped eliminate Butler from the Big East Tournament as he scored a season-high 28 points. He also hit a season-high eight three-pointers, his best shooting day of the season. He takes on St. John's in the quarterfinal Thursday, a team he averaged 18.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game against this season.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Providence defeats Butler 91-81 in Big East Conference Tournament

Led by Stefan Vaaks' 28 points, the Providence Friars defeated the Butler Bulldogs 91-81 in the Big East Conference Tournament on Wednesday

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Butler plays in Big East Tournament against the Providence

The Butler Bulldogs play in the Big East Tournament against the Providence Friars

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Butler meets Providence in Big East Tournament

The Butler Bulldogs play in the Big East Tournament against the Providence Friars

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Mulready and Georgetown host Providence

Georgetown hosts the Providence Friars after Kayvaun Mulready scored 20 points in Georgetown's 72-69 loss to the St. John's Red Storm

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Good to go Wednesday Vaaks (illness) is available to play in Wednesday's game against Marquette, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Vaaks will be available to play after a two-game absence due to an illness. The freshman guard totaled 54 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists across his last three outings prior to the injury.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Marquette Vaaks (undisclosed) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Marquette.

Impact Vaaks missed the Friars' most recent win over Creighton due to the flu, and he's now at risk of being out for his third straight showing. The 6-foot-7 freshman is averaging 15.7 points per game across 27 outings this season. He'll likely end up being a game-time call versus the Golden Eagles.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Marquette Vaaks (undisclosed) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Marquette.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sellers leads Providence against Marquette after 27-point performance

Providence takes on the Marquette Golden Eagles after Jaylin Sellers scored 27 points in Providence's 79-76 win against the Creighton Bluejays

MARCH 3 • Associated Press

Dealing with flu Vaaks (illness) was held out of Saturday's game against Creighton due to the flu, per Tom Harkness of Big East Vault.

Impact Vaaks was previously reported to have missed Saturday's contest due to an undisclosed injury, but is now confirmed to be dealing with the flu. The 6-foot-7 freshman has been a star for the Friars this season, averaging 15.7 points per game across 27 contests. His next chance to return will come against Marquette on Wednesday.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

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Providence fires coach Kim English a day after Friars lose to St. John's in Big East quarterfinals

Ejiofor and Hopkins lead No. 13 St. John's past Providence 85-72 in the Big East quarterfinals

St. John's plays in Big East Tournament against the Providence

Providence defeats Butler 91-81 in Big East Conference Tournament

Butler plays in Big East Tournament against the Providence

Butler meets Providence in Big East Tournament

Mulready and Georgetown host Providence

Sellers leads Providence against Marquette after 27-point performance