Illinois had two players drafted in the first round, and they were drafted back-to-back. After Kasparas Jakučionis and Will Riley were drafted, this was the dawn of a new era for Illinois basketball.

Illinois and Texas Tech have reportedly agreed to a home-and-home college basketball series. According to CBS Sports college basketball insider Jon Rothstein, the Fighting Illini will host the ...

With that in mind, Illinois coach Brad Underwood and his crew wasted no time, reportedly reaching out to at least three rising juniors within the past 24 hours. The first member of that trio is LJ ...

2). Illinois’ Active Weekend on The Recruiting Trail The Illini took full advantage of the first NCAA active period in July, offering four prospects and scouting a key target.

The 2025 NBA Draft is fast approaching and Illinois basketball could pull off a rare double. The Fighting Illini and coach Brad Underwood are expected to have two players drafted.

Illinois has been a big name in college basketball, but has had a drought in the NBA. Underwood seems determined to change that. His post on X/Twitter read: “Proud is an understatement.