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Illinois basketball’s Andrej Stojakovic won’t give any hints about NBA Draft decision

While Illinois basketball star Andrej Stojakovic is an intriguing NBA Draft prospect, there is still a question of whether he wants to start his NBA career or stay with the Fighting Illini. After the Illinois basketball team made a Final Four run this past season, Stojakovic would give more insight into his thought process on […] The post Illinois basketball’s Andrej Stojakovic won’t give any hints about NBA Draft decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Andrej Stojakovic leaves door open for Illinois return with NBA Draft decision

Illinois basketball broke new ground under Brad Underwood in 2025-26, reaching the Final Four after rolling through a challenging South Region that included a victory over Houston in the Sweet 16. Guard Andrej Stokajovic, one of the top additions in the transfer portal last offseason, was one of the key reasons behind Illinois’ run to […] The post Andrej Stojakovic leaves door open for Illinois return with NBA Draft decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Andrej Stojakovic returning to Illinois after Final 4 run

Andrej Stojakovic is not going anywhere! One of the best players in the country will remain with the Illini for his final season in college, On3 reports. Stojakovic was a big part of the team’s success as Illinois had one of the best offenses in the country, leading them to a Final Four appearance. Stojakovic […] The post Andrej Stojakovic returning to Illinois after Final 4 run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Illinois’ Andrej Stojakovic Reacts After Transfer Portal Decision on Monday

Andrej Stojakovic and the Illinois Fighting Illini had a 2025-26 college basketball season to remember. Finishing the regular season with a 24-8 overall record and 15-5 in Big Ten play, Illinois earned a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament before advancing all the way to the Final Four. But its March ...

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Fans toast Illinois for an incredible 2025-26 season

Fans of the Illinois Fighting Illini show their thanks to the men’s basketball squad after seeing their season come to an end after losing to the UConn Huskies in the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Saturday night. Illinois enjoyed a remarkable tournament run, beating the likes of Penn, VCU, Houston, and Iowa […] The post Fans toast Illinois for an incredible 2025-26 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Illinois’ Andrej Stojakovic Announces Career News Before UConn Game

Andrej Stojakovic and the No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini kept their NCAA Tournament run alive after taking down Bennett Stirtz and the No. 9 seed Iowa Hawkeyes 71-59 in the Elite Eight. Now, Illinois will be looking to advance to the national championship, taking on Alex Karaban and the No. 2 ...

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UConn vs. Illinois prediction, odds, pick for Final Four showdown

March Madness converges to Indianapolis for the Final Four as we’re back with a prediction and pick for the upcoming action. The No. 2 UConn Huskies will take on the No. 3 Illinois Fighting Illini with a berth to the NCAA Championship game on the line. Check our March Madness odds series for the UConn-Illinois prediction and pick. The […] The post UConn vs. Illinois prediction, odds, pick for Final Four showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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UConn vs. Illinois bold predictions for March Madness Final Four clash

March Madness enters its final week for what’s been a wild 2026 tournament. UConn basketball delivered the most thrilling moment thanks to Braylon Mullins’ three with 0.3 left to beat Duke on Sunday. But Illinois basketball enters the Final Four red-hot too. The latter may have the most losses among the remaining teams at eight. […] The post UConn vs. Illinois bold predictions for March Madness Final Four clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Illinois basketball will win 2026 NCAA Tournament

Illinois basketball waited 21 years to redeem itself from the last Final Four appearance. The Illini would love to erase the memories of the 2005 National Championship game loss to North Carolina. Illinois plays a UConn team to open the round of four. These teams have met before with UConn claiming the 74-61 romp back […] The post Why Illinois basketball will win 2026 NCAA Tournament appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Illinois basketball’s X-factor to beat UConn in Final Four tilt

Every time the chips have been down throughout the 2025-2026 season, Brad Underwood has turned to star freshman Keaton Wagler to bail him out. Perhaps that is the case again, but if Illinois is going to beat UConn in its first Final Four appearance since 2005, it needs the help of two unlikely heroes — […] The post Illinois basketball’s X-factor to beat UConn in Final Four tilt appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Biggest matchup Illinois must exploit to take down UConn in Final Four

Illinois basketball stormed through 2026 March Madness in surprise fashion. The Illini now has their fans envisioning a national title run on Saturday against UConn in the Final Four. Brad Underwood officially joins Bruce Weber as Illini coaches who guided a regional title run in the 2000s decade. Illinois had to overcome losing its top […] The post Biggest matchup Illinois must exploit to take down UConn in Final Four appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NCAA releases statement on horn malfunction during Illinois-Iowa

The South Regional final between the No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini and the No. 9 seed Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday night was delayed 11 minutes after the buzzer malfunctioned. Both teams passed the time with warm-up shots, and an airhorn was used instead. While the second half unfolded at the Toyota Center in Houston, […] The post NCAA releases statement on horn malfunction during Illinois-Iowa appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Illinois fans are thinking national title after dominating win over Iowa

March Madness welcomed its first entry into the 2026 Final Four Saturday. Illinois basketball claimed the clash of Big Ten powers with dominating Iowa 71-59. It’s now the Illini’s first round of four appearance since 2005. And got fans in Champaign and the state thinking national title. ILLINOIS IS FINAL FOUR BOUND FOR THE FIRST […] The post Illinois fans are thinking national title after dominating win over Iowa appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brad Underwood reveals ‘mindset’ that led Illinois basketball to another Elite 8

As Illinois basketball head coach Brad Underwood has been looking to continue to build the program as a powerhouse in college basketball, its stock was proven once again in the 65-55 win over Houston to advance to the Elite Eight. With Illinois basketball’s dominant defensive showing against Houston to propel itself to the Elite Eight, […] The post Brad Underwood reveals ‘mindset’ that led Illinois basketball to another Elite 8 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Video: Jalen Rose had a vulgar slip-up while talking about Peja Stojakovic’s son

Jalen Rose forgot to turn on his internal bleep button during Thursday’s broadcast of the Sweet 16 game between the No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini and the No. 2 seed Houston Cougars. As a video of Illinois junior Andrej Stojakovic played in the background at halftime during TNT Sports’ coverage of the game, Rose … The post Video: Jalen Rose had a vulgar slip-up while talking about Peja Stojakovic’s son appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Illinois Injury Status Update Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against Houston

As the Illinois Fighting Illini prepare for their highly anticipated primetime matchup against the Houston Cougars in the Sweet 16 round of the 2026 March Madness Tournament, there are some key injuries and player questions on the table. While the Illinois basketball team enters the game with momentum after a dominant Round of 32 performance, […] The post Illinois Injury Status Update Ahead of Sweet 16 Game Against Houston appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Illinois vs. Houston prediction, odds, pick for March Madness Sweet 16

The Sweet 16 of the NCAA March Madness tournament is here and the real fun will begin when top seeds begin facing off when it matters most. Heading to the South Region, the No. 3 Illinois Fighting Illini will take on the No. 2 Houston Cougars in what should be one of the round’s better matchups. Check our March […] The post Illinois vs. Houston prediction, odds, pick for March Madness Sweet 16 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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