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Illinois basketball rumors: Why John Blackwell addition is now ‘highly unlikely’

Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:28am

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The Illinois basketball program has been pursuing one of the top transfer guards in the portal this offseason. John Blackwell, formerly of Wisconsin, has been a top target for Brad Underwood’s program. A new report is throwing cold water on the idea that Blackwell will go to the Illini. “The Illini have invested heavy dollars […] The post Illinois basketball rumors: Why John Blackwell addition is now ‘highly unlikely’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Illinois, Louisville and the biggest winners in the transfer portal so far

Apr 13, 2026 @ 10:39pm

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Flory Bidunga to Louisville and Stefan Vaaks to Illinois highlight some of the most impactful transfer portal additions to date.

Illinois basketball’s Brad Underwood adds another Euro star with Providence transfer

Apr 12, 2026 @ 3:39pm

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The Illinois basketball team hopes to build on its appearance in the Final Four during the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Illinois head coach Brad Underwood is adding Providence transfer Stefan Vaaks, per ESPN. He is yet another European player who will suit up for the Fighting Illini. Vaaks put up solid production night in and night […] The post Illinois basketball’s Brad Underwood adds another Euro star with Providence transfer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

1 transfer portal target Illinois basketball must sign to get back to Final Four

Apr 11, 2026 @ 9:08pm

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Illinois basketball shifts to reload mode following its Final Four return. That now includes replacing top freshman scoring machine Keaton Wagler. The versatile shooting and point guard declared for the 2026 NBA Draft Saturday evening. Wagler is hearing top five chatter amid his decision to leave Champaign. Granted, head coach Brad Underwood and his staff […] The post 1 transfer portal target Illinois basketball must sign to get back to Final Four appeared first on ClutchPoints.