Good Morning, Illini Nation: Everyone's talking about Stefan Vaaks

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Good Morning, Illini Nation: Everyone's talking about Stefan Vaaks

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Illinois basketball doesn’t need to win every recruiting battle

The future is still very bright for Illinois.

Is Andrej Stojakovic Poised for the Illinois Year 2 Leap in 2026-27?

Illini transfers tend to break out in their second seasons in Champaign, so what might we expect from Stojakovic?

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Good Morning, Illini Nation: Not running from expectations

Oct. 9—A common theme Thursday in Rosemont at Big Ten media day? That would be Illinois' status as the preseason conference favorites and how the Illini are handling lofty expectation after last year's Final Four run. "We're sure not going to run from it," Illinois coach Brad Underwood told CBS Sports' Matt Norlander. "I would be disappointed if we're not that, to be honest. That's part of ...

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Good Morning, Illini Nation: Independent verification

Oct. 8—Brad Underwood has intimated the last several months his team will play faster this upcoming season. The Illinois players have mentioned the same shift in style. Brady Pettigrew provided some independent verification after watching the Illini practice Saturday morning during his official visit to campus. "I haven't really seen a practice like that in a while," the Class of 2028 recruit ...

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Illinois' Jason Jakstys 'Does Everything Right,' But Can He Find the Rotation?

Jakstys "fits very well" with Illinois' offensive scheme, according to Illini coach Brad Underwood, but he has a crowded bench to contend with for playing time

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As Good as Illinois Fans Hoped Keaton Wagler Could Be, He May Be Even Better

Illini Nation knows better than to doubt Wagler, but he's already showing that even the highest expectations of him at the next level are too low

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How high should expectations be for Illinois basketball this season?

Illinois taking a cautious approach with David Mirković’s recovery — but expects big things when he returns

Illinois men’s basketball coach Brad Underwood said athletic trainer Justin Games has had his hands full over the last two months. Games has been working with sophomore forward David Mirković as he comes back from August surgery on his left foot. The Illini want to be cautious with the recovery of a player expected to be the centerpiece of their bid to return to a second straight Final Four. ...

Brad Underwood isn't forgetting his trials and tribulations with Illinois basketball

While the Illinois basketball program is riding a wave of success, Brad Underwood doesn't forget about how hard it was to get to this point.

Underwood: Illinois Has "Bad Taste" From Last Year's Final Four Loss

Illinois' head basketball coach described the mood of his team coming off of last year's Final Four loss.

How Brad Underwood completely changed the perception of Illinois basketball

The favorites to win the Big Ten have come a long way.

These factors played a huge role in Cavaliers' roster retention

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--Ryan Odom has been on opposite sides of two of the most disappointing games in Virginia basketball history. As coach at UMBC, he led the Retrie

Illinois or Michigan State: Who Stands Atop the Big Ten Entering 2026-27?

The Illini have the offense and the Spartans have the defense, but which squad is more well-rounded as the season approaches?

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'This guy could have his own reality TV show'

Oct. 8—ROSEMONT — It didn't take long for David Mirkovic to get a smile out of teammate Andrej Stojakovic and a laugh from the assembled reporters during their joint press conference Thursday afternoon at Big Ten media day. Mirkovic and Stojakovic's time on the dais came at the end of a long day at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. They'd already recorded multiple podcasts ...

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Virginia's Thijs De Ridder and Johann Grünloh adapted quickly. That has them ready for Year 2

(AP) — Thijs De Ridder couldn't help but feel uneasy as he shifted from multiyear professional player in Europe to first-timer in American college basketball, complete with returning to the classroom.Big man Johann Grünloh didn't worry about the academic work as much as being so far from family and friends in Germany.

NBA Draft: The Clock is Ticking for Neoklis Avdalas

Neo Avdalas is a 6'9 point guard from Greece. After opting out of the 2025 Draft, he chose Virginia Tech where he averaged 12 points, 4 assists and 3 rebounds

‘Bring your hard hat’: Illinois earns praise from Big Ten rivals at Media Days

Other teams had good things to say about the Illini.

Tom Izzo Calls Himself A ‘Choir Boy’ Compared To Brad Underwood

From the source Tom Izzo sized up the only Big Ten coach whose team is picked ahead of the Spartans. #GoGreen

Donovan Mitchell Reveals Why Proctor Looks Like a Completely Different Player

The Cleveland Cavaliers are banking on several of their young talents to take a sizable leap this upcoming season. The Cavs feature a myriad of players who are hoping to seize the opportunity that could be presented to them with a few roles up for grabs.

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3 takeaways from Indiana’s Darian DeVries at Big Ten Media Days

DeVries addressed his roster building philosophy, the Hoosiers’ new-look frontcourt and more on Thursday afternoon.