Spring practice recap: Illini coach Bret Bielema Illinois coach Bret Bielema discusses spring practice and the NFL Draft.

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Spring practice recap: Illini DC Bobby Hauck Illinois defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck discusses the implementation of his defense and some spring standouts.

WATCH: #illini defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck discusses the implementation of his defense and some spring standouts

Spring practice recap: Illini OC Barry Lunney Jr. Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. discusses spring practice, QB Katin Houser's progress, QB Luke Altmyer's NFL potential, running backs, tight ends, wide receivers and offensive line.

WATCH: #illini offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. discusses spring practice, QB Katin Houser's progress, QB Luke Altmyer's NFL potential, running backs, tight ends, wide receivers and offensive line

Illini first Big Ten offer for 2027 Nazareth Academy DB Henry Sakalas: 'This offer means a lot to me' Illinois is the second Power Four offer for the Chicagoland safety prospect

#illini became the first Big Ten program to offer Nazareth Academy DB Henry Sakalas (@HenrySakalas) during a visit on Monday.

"Being a hometown kid and the thought of getting to play for my hometown team is amazing," Sakalas said.

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After nine years at Ball State, Mike Neu is renewed with Illini role: 'Everything I could have ever asked for' After a year as a senior offensive assistant, Mike Neu was promoted to Illinois passing game coordinator this offseason

After 9 years as Ball State's head coach, Mike Neu was exhausted and considered a year off. But entering his second season with the #Illini — with a promotion — he sounds renewed.

"The opportunity here has been everything I could have ever asked for."

OFFICIAL: Composite five-star 2026 guard Quentin Coleman signs with #illini, giving Illinois one of its highest-rated signees of the Composite rankings era

"He's an elite competitor," Brad Underwood said.

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NEWS: #illini guard Brandon Lee will enter the transfer portal following one season at Illinois. Joe Tipton first with the report.

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VIP: Five remaining questions for Illini basketball's offseason Illinois basketball's roster retool is mostly complete, but there are other questions remaining about the offseason.

VIP: Five remaining questions for #Illini basketball's offseason

Unexpected trip to portal leads DB James Finley to P4 goal with Illini: 'I worked my tail off to get here' The Indiana native got passed over by most Power Four programs as a prep prosepct but got to the Big Ten level after one year at Northern Illinois

James Finley (@jamessfinleyy) wanted to get to the P4 level eventually, but that process was expedited with NIU's coaching change.

"I was excited a little bit, but I was also kind of scared," he said.

Finley quickly found a P4 home with #illini ⤵️

What it means: Andrej Stojakovic adds exclamation point to Illini's Final Four retention efforts Zavier Zens also added to a sizable prep recruiting class for the Illini

What it means: Andrej Stojakovic adds exclamation point to #Illini's Final Four retention efforts, Zavier Zens adds to sizable prep recruiting class

LIVE POD: Andrej Stojakovic returns to Illini; 2026 F Zavier Zens commits! - YouTube Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Andrej Stojakovic returning to Illinois basketball and three-star Class of 2026 forward Zavier Zens c...

LIVE POD: @ktausk13 and I react to Andrej Stojakovic returning to #illini, Wisconsin Mr. Basketball Zavier Zens committing and what's next

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COMMIT: #illini land three-star forward Zavier Zens, the 2026 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball

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NEWS: Andrej Stojakovic will return to the #illini for his senior season, continuing the Illini’s great run of retention with one of the best two-way players in the Big Ten

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VIP: Illini hosting a trio of official visitors this weekend + more notes on Class of 2027 targets Illinois has only one commitment in the Class of 2027 right now but is heating up its efforts in the class

VIP: #Illini hosting a trio of official visitors this weekend

Breaking down what's going for and against the Illini in those recruitments + more notes on Class of 2027 targets, including some Illinois is trending well with ⤵️

Three-star 2027 Texas WR Brody Knowles goes in-depth on Illini OV: 'It's like a family up there' Illinois was the first of four scheduled official visits for Knowles

Three-star Texas WR Brody Knowles (@BrodyKnowles11) made his first trip to Champaign for an official visit to the #illini. He left impressed.

"It definitely exceeded my expectations. It was a big eye-opener to me," Knowles said.

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LIVE POD: Isaac Trotter on Final Four core returning to Illini - YouTube CBS Sports college basketball writer Isaac Trotter joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to talk about four key Illinois basketball players announcing their ...

LIVE POD: At 10 a.m. CT, @Isaac__Trotter joins me to discuss the #illini's big Wednesday of retention and what it means for the 2026-27 season, the Illini's backcourt efforts and early Big Ten winners in the portal

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Keaton Wagler's 'tough decision' to leap to NBA 'a win-win' for him and Illini: 'Now was the right time to go' The All-American guard is set to become the Illini's fourth first-round NBA Draft pick in four years and third one-and-done draft pick in two years

Even as a projected top-10 draft pick, Keaton Wagler said it was "a very tough decision" to leave the #illini after one season.

But his unexpected ascent is a "win-win" for him and Illinois.

"I just think that I'm ready just to go live my dream."

Report: Tomislav Ivisic, Zvonimir Ivisic and Jake Davis returning to Illini The Illini will return about 60% of its production from last season, solidifying them as one of the top teams in the country entering the 2026-27 season

NEWS: #illini centers Tomislav Ivisic and Zvonimir Ivisic and forward Jake Davis will return to #illini for 2026-27 season, @DraftExpress reports

What it means ⤵️

Kickin' Cancer event: Illini coach Brad Underwood Illinois coach Brad Underwood discusses his annual Kickin' Cancer event at Gordyville USA, David Mirkovic's return, Keaton Wagler declaring for the NBA Draft, roster retention and the transfer portal.

WATCH: #illini coach Brad Underwood discusses his annual Kickin' Cancer event at Gordyville USA, David Mirkovic's return, Keaton Wagler declaring for the NBA Draft, roster retention and the transfer portal

Kickin' Cancer event: David Mirkovic returns to Illini Illinois freshman forward David Mirkovic discusses his decision to return to Illinois for his sophomore season.

WATCH: #illini freshman forward David Mirkovic discusses his decision to return to Illinois for his sophomore season

Kickin' Cancer event: Keaton Wagler on NBA Draft declaration Illinois freshman guard Keaton Wagler discusses his decision to declare for the 2026 NBA Draft and reflects on his All-American season.

WATCH: #illini freshman guard Keaton Wagler discusses his decision to declare for the 2026 NBA Draft and reflects on his All-American season

NEWS: Big Ten All-Freshman Team forward David Mirkovic announces he will return to #illini for his sophomore season

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Three-star 2027 Oregon DL Josh Christensen breaks down Illini OV: 'It was a great experience' Christensen breaks down what stood out about his Illini official visit and what's next in his recruitment

Three-star 2027 Oregon DL Josh Christensen (@ChristensenJosh) recaps his official visit to #illini.

"I'm really excited about Illinois," he said.

Christensen talks Illini, the defense & his recruitment ⤵️

Werner Mailbag: What's next for Illini hoops offseason?; Final Four run memories; 2026 football expectations Illini Inquirer publisher Jeremy Werner answers VIP member questions on Illini basketball, football and more

MAILBAG: Answered loads of your questions on #illini hoops, footbal & more

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🔸 Options other than Blackwell?
🔸 Confidence in retention?
🔸 2026 expectations for football?
🔸 Class of 2027 concerns?
🔸 Final Four memories

NEWS: With Michigan and Notre Dame in pursuit, four-star 2027 QB Kamden Lopati has decommitted from #illini, @247Sports confirms. @Hayesfawcett3 first reported the news.

Why it matters & Bielema's comments from Saturday on the situation: 247sports.com/colleg...

Three-star Arkansas DL Eli Thornton goes in-depth on Illini OV: 'I'm really considering that school' Thornton tooks his second visit to Illinois in as many weeks to get a deeper dive on the program

Three-star Arkansas DL Eli Thornton (@EliThornton27) recaps his official visit to #illini, his second trip to Champaign in two weeks.

"I'm really considering that school," he said.

Thornton on Illini, Bielema & the new defense ⤵️

What it means: Illini land four-star Providence transfer guard Stefan Vaaks Breaking down what Providence transfer Stefan Vaaks brings to the program and means for the Illini's offseason build

What it means: #Illini land four-star Providence transfer guard Stefan Vaaks

Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 1157 | Providence transfer Stefan Vaaks commits to Illini! Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball landing a commitment from Providence transfer guard Stefan Vaaks

🎙 #Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 1157 | Providence transfer Stefan Vaaks commits to Illini!

@ktausk13 and I discuss how the Estonian guard fits with the Illini and what's next in their roster build ⤵️