As it stands, this is a Final Four caliber roster, and it’s April 17th.

Brad and staff have done a tremendous job ensuring continuity. A lot of talent, and we might not be done.

Andrej Stojakovic = BACK! #TheRetention

The Ivisic Bros = BACK! #TheRetention

Jake Davis = BACK! #TheRetention

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David Mirkovic!!! Year 2!!

I expect Illinois to add another guard in the portal (and is still aggressively pursuing Blackwell), but if the #illini can retain its core, this would be one hell of a starting lineup as is:

Stefan Vaaks
Quentin Coleman
Andrej Stojakovic
David Mirkovic
Tomislav Ivisic

🚨 TRANSFER COMMIT 🚨

Illinois lands Providence guard Stefan Vaaks in the transfer portal. 6-7 rising sophomore who averaged 15.8 PPG, 3.2 APG, and shot 35% from deep on high volume. Really crafty playmaker who can be extremely effective in PnR sets. Great positional size add at point guard. #illini

NBA Draft

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The college basketball transfer portal opens Tuesday, and the comings and goings in April will have a major impact on what the preseason Top 25 looks like for 2026-27.

But what’s the fun in waiting?

Agreed

Hell of a season. Don’t hang your heads. I-L-L. We’ll be back.

Likely little coverage today. Enjoying the moment. Enjoy the game, and I-L-L!

Here is a Fighting Illini sport coverage starter pack before the final four matchup vs UConn this evening.

If there is anyone covering Illinois not on the list let me know and I will get them added.

Am in Indy! Ticket prices are insane. Maybe make it for Monday?

INI

GAMEDAY 🧡💙

Scouting Quentin Coleman and his fit at Illinois A potential replacement for Keaton Wagler, the Illini get a huge late recruiting win in the 2026 class.

>> Adam Finkelstein's scouting report on Quentin Coleman and his fit with #illini

Illinois x UConn Round 2

Hereeeeeee we go.

I didn’t realize until now that Illinois won by double digits hitting 3 threes…

Gotta get wherever you can go when you can!

Just bought everything to Indy ✈️

Hope to see all of y’all there. Literally a once in a lifetime opportunity.

I-L-L

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YOUR 2025-26 FIGHTING ILLINI ARE GOING TO THE FINAL FOUR!!!!

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?!?!?

Can almost taste it…

That’s 6’9” breaking down a guard off the dribble to hit 7’2” for an oop.

Insane.

Posting Tomislav Ivisic = Instant offense. Great calls by Illinois there. Largest lead of the game for the Fighting Illini at 5.

Illinois has been so damn good on the glass, and 3/15 from three is keeping this a game. Keep feeling like Illinois has a chance to sustain a lead, and Iowa keeps making tough shots. Credit the Hawkeyes

Keaton Wagler is filthy

Keaton Wagler is not human…