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Why Stefan Vaaks is an elite fit for Illinois basketball.
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Mike Cagley, Ked Prince and Illini-Uber Insider Brad Sturdy talk the Illini's landing Stefan Vaaks in Portal Kombat.
#Illini #Illinois #TransferPortal #CollegeBasketball
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🎙 #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 ⤵️
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LIVE POD: @ktausk13 and I are reacting to #illini landing Providence transfer guard Stefan Vaaks, how he fits and what could be next
Join us and weigh in ⤵️
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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
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🚨 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
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#illini are in a Big Ten battle for three-star Lincoln-Way East OL Mason Halliman (@Masonhalliman08) but hosted him for his first official visit.
"The energy around the program feels genuine," Halliman said.
Halliman on Illini & his recruitment ⤵️
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Guess I should have said #UIUC #Illini I welcome students from any major/school. You do not need to be SESE or GGIS associated to join.
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#illini football notebook
🔸 Mom's Day practice a big hit with players & moms
🔸 Friday scrimmage standouts
🔸 Bielema's current frustration with recruiting
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Illinois basketball landed a big fish for their first transfer portal signing
Read about it in my latest article for the Writing Illini! #Illini #Illinois #Basketball
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Good for Keaton Wagler.
The arguments people in the #Illini fan base have made for him staying have been nothing short of asinine.
So happy for him!
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NEWS: #illini guard Keaton Wagler unsurprisingly declares for the NBA Draft after his epic freshman season
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Bret Bielema skeptical of projected flip of top Illinois football commit
Read about it in my latest article for the Writing Illini! #Illini #Illinois #Football
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Illinois basketball transfer portal target could be solution to depleted backcourt
Read about it in my latest article for the Writing Illini! #Illini #Illinois #Basketball
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![K. Andrew Deffley - Big Deff - @andrewdeffley.bsky.social posts on October 27, 2025: “Incredible news about Mihailo Petrovic.
When we read about getting him, I don't think anyone had any expectations beyond one year of eligibility since he's 22 and been semipro for years, etc.
Getting him for three years is wonderful.
#Illini”
2:48 PM • Oct 27, 2025
& Everybody can reply v
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K. Andrew Deffley @andrewdeffley.bsky.social immediately comments “^unless he leaves disgruntled after one, which is a distinct possibility on a Bradsketball [Brad Underwood coached] team.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:eezh27s4hocud5k2qpntrhmf/bafkreigzhzl5q7ihj6bteabokrp64ihjvrzog7lh5rvq2asoms3qh3bgoy)
K. Andrew Deffley - Big Deff - @andrewdeffley.bsky.social posts on October 27, 2025: “Incredible news about Mihailo Petrovic. When we read about getting him, I don't think anyone had any expectations beyond one year of eligibility since he's 22 and been semipro for years, etc. Getting him for three years is wonderful. #Illini” 2:48 PM • Oct 27, 2025 & Everybody can reply v 1 • • • K. Andrew Deffley @andrewdeffley.bsky.social immediately comments “^unless he leaves disgruntled after one, which is a distinct possibility on a Bradsketball [Brad Underwood coached] team.”
We made a Final Four so I’ll pull back criticism. Also we need more of a combo guard who has shown he CAN lead than we need a true point (if David Mirkovic stays).
So it’s fine.
But you could see this coming (well, I did, as shown) the day he got three years of eligibility from the NCAA.
#Illini
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Really hope #Illini use Feagin’s lifetime pursuit to be a great ballcarrier to get him in space, rack up yards after the catch.
Don’t like moving Anderson back to RB after he was the best non-OL blocker on the team last year.
Would love them both listed TE and in constant presnap motion out of 12.
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![K. Andrew Deffley - Big Deff - andrewdeffley.bsky.social texts into ESPN Radio 93.5’s The Drive with Kurtis Allen and Evan Stone on Friday, April 10, 2026:
I comped the style of [Illinois Fighting Illini Men’s Basketball guard commit Quentin] Coleman's game to [former Kentucky guard] Reed Sheppard yesterday.
I'll comp [Wisconsin basketball transfer] John Blackwell's style to [former Duke guard] Jared McCain.
So let's go blueblood it up next year, boys! Already excited. I-L-L](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:eezh27s4hocud5k2qpntrhmf/bafkreids4hzxixq6gz6s4hgurpwlvrnytzr7okbpagr4pszj5ymhhriaoy)
K. Andrew Deffley - Big Deff - andrewdeffley.bsky.social texts into ESPN Radio 93.5’s The Drive with Kurtis Allen and Evan Stone on Friday, April 10, 2026: I comped the style of [Illinois Fighting Illini Men’s Basketball guard commit Quentin] Coleman's game to [former Kentucky guard] Reed Sheppard yesterday. I'll comp [Wisconsin basketball transfer] John Blackwell's style to [former Duke guard] Jared McCain. So let's go blueblood it up next year, boys! Already excited. I-L-L
Texted this into my favorite #Illini radio show today and now I’ve amped myself up to an unsafe degree.
Bring Blackwell home, Brad.
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2028 Carbondale OL Joseph Frierdich (@JosephFrierdich) added to his growing list of offers during a visit to #illini on Wednesday.
"Coach Bielema is very passionate about keeping players in-state," Frierdich said.
He talks Illini & his recruitment ⤵️
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#illini football will host its first wave of Class of 2027 official visitors this weekend.
Breaking down what's going for and against the Illini for the six uncommitted visitors ⤵️
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Just sent out our FREE daily newsletter. Our #illini headlines and breaking news straight to your inbox.
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VIP: Some notes from a few periods of #illini football spring practice viewing
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WATCH: #illini offensive lineman TJ McMillen discusses spring practice, a new-look offensive line and more
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Orange and Blue transcends party lines.
Rep. Spain and I were both on campus during the last Final Four run and today, we took a minute on the House floor to recognize the @illinimbb.bsky.social team for doing it again.
Some things are just bigger than politics. #Illini 🔸🔹
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#illini broke through to get a taste of the Final Four but have a hankering for more. With coaching continuity, strong NBA development and deep resources, UI may not need another generation to return.
"It shows everyone in the state what's possible."
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Sports media giant gives Illinois basketball high praise entering 2026-27
Read about it in my latest article for the Writing Illini! #Illini #Illinois #Basketball
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I think of these “Way Too Early” polls the sam way I think of a 10-day weather forecast. Which is to say — LOL.
But.
Illinois at #1? Saint Louis at #16? Highly encouraging.
#Illini #RollBills
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#illini basketball is focused on retention, but Illinois also has a heck of a sell in the transfer portal, which opened Tuesday.
"We're not for everybody, but it's sure a nice selling point," Brad Underwood said.
Some potential portal fits & intel ⤵️
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