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Kylan Boswell signs with Charlotte Hornets as an undrafted free agent
Champaign’s hometown hero is set to take his talents to the biggest stage in basketball. Kylan Boswell, a 2025-26 Big Ten All-Defensive Team selection, fell just short of being selected in the 2026 NBA Draft. However, he caught the eye of the Charlotte Hornets front office and was signed to a two-way contract as an […]
Keaton Wagler to the Clippers! Other Big Ten NBA Draft News!
Illini Isaac and Robby Nardini of The Champaign Room are joined by Alex Kyi of Armchair Illini to react to Keaton Wagler being drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers, Dusty May leaving the Big Ten, and other Big Ten news! Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home, auto, business, and life insurance […]
Keaton Wagler drafted by Los Angeles Clippers at pick No. 5
Former Illinois guard Keaton Wagler’s NBA dreams have become a reality, as he was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. The 19-year-old heard his name get called at the Barclays Center in New York, before making an emotional trip across the stage to shake the hand of NBA commissioner Adam Silver. A […]
What the Clippers are getting from new draft pick Keaton Wagler
He’s not Cameron Boozer… or AJ Dybantsa… or Darryn Peterson… or Caleb Wilson. But if your team just picked up Keaton Wagler, congratulations. You have a star. The third one-and-done at Illinois in two seasons, Wagler rose from unheralded prospect with few high-major offers, to arguably the nation’s best player at some points in the […]
ESPN: Ayo Dosunmu signing $112 million deal with Timberwolves
Not too bad for a second-round pick. I think we always knew what Ayo Dosunmu was capable of. Clearly, the Minnesota Timberwolves do, too. ESPN reported Monday night that Ayo will stick around the Twin Cities for the foreseeable future after inking a five-year, $112 million contract. It includes a player option on the fifth […]
ESPN: Kasparas Jakucionis traded to Milwaukee Bucks
KJ, you need a bedroom? As a Milwaukee-area resident, I’m very excited about the prospect of Kasparas Jakucionis joining the Bucks. Also as a Milwaukee-area resident, I’m pretty bummed the Giannis era is officially coming to an end. But the writing had been on the wall, so here we are. ESPN reported late Monday. night […]
Dusty May’s departure opens door for Illinois to seize Big Ten championship
Just two months after leading Michigan to its first national championship since 1989, Dusty May is headed to the NBA, agreeing to become the next head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, per ESPN. The move comes on the heels of one of the most remarkable coaching rises in recent memory and could have significant implications […]
What Lincoln Williams can add to this Illini roster
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — There’s a good reason Illinois’ brand-new versatile guard Lincoln Williams owns the No. 1 spot in the state’s class of 2026 rankings across both PrepHoops and 247Sports Composite. Williams is the sixth class of 2026 recruit that the Illini have landed this offseason, with the class as a whole ranked No. 6 […]
Illinois vs Texas Tech; DGL Revenge Game?
Illini Isaac interviewed Daniel Vermillion of Texas Tech Everything about Brendan Sorsby from Texas Tech’s Viewpoint, Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn Revenge Game vs Illinois, and more! Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home, auto, business, and life insurance needs quote today: https://gtlk.link/5zlx5Emx
Our biggest questions for Underwood and Illinois in 2027
On paper, Illinois projects as one of the most talented and intriguing teams in college basketball. Returning roughly 60% of its total minutes from last year’s Final Four run, the Illini have most certainly turned heads across the country. Yet, beneath the off-season hype and a loaded roster, no team is bulletproof. As Brad Underwood […]
Why a No. 1 seed needs to be goal for Illinois Basketball
Illinois basketball is expected to be one of the best teams in the nation following its Final Four run last season. The Illini reached the Final Four for the first time since 2005 and could be preseason ranked inside the top five for the first time since the 2004-05 campaign. Illinois will return five of […]
Most Painful Losses of Brad Underwood’s Illini Career Draft
Illini Isaac and Robby Nardini of The Champaign Room battle against one another to draft the most painful losses of Brad Underwood’s career as the coach of Illinois Basketball. *Loyola Chicago not included* Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home, auto, business, and life insurance needs quote today: https://gtlk.link/5zlx5Emx
All the buzz on Keaton Wagler’s NBA Draft stock
With the NBA Draft now under a week away, that means that information is starting to leak and teams are starting to hone in on who they want to select on June 23. One of the names that’s been garnering a lot of attention is one that’s near and dear to Illini fans’s hearts, Keaton […]
Keaton Wagler Legit NBA Concerns or Just Smoke?
Keaton Wagler finished one of the best freshman seasons that a Fighting Illini has ever had and will hear his name called in the NBA Draft coming up. There has been recent speculation about his game, but is it just smoke? Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home, auto, business, and life […]
Former Illini Ty Rodgers undergoes surgery after lower-body injury
Ty Rodgers just can’t catch a break, man. After transferring to Boise State this offseason, the former Illini forward sustained a lower-body injury in team workouts. BSU said he underwent surgery and will be sidelined for an “indefinite” period of time. Rodgers was a key piece for the Illini’s Elite Eight squad in 2024, but […]
Report: Illinois adds two non-conference home games
Illinois will get another meeting with Fran McCaffery — less will be at stake this time around. After a matchup with Fran and the Penn Quakers in the NCAA Tournament, Illinois is inviting the Ivy League squad to Champaign. According to Rocco Miller and TCR’s Robby Nardini, Illinois will host Penn on Nov. 5. That […]
Former Illinois recruiting target wins NBA Finals MVP
A once-top target for John Groce’s Illinois staff has now won NBA Finals MVP. Jalen Brunson was the one of the top players in the 2015 class out of Stevenson (Lincolnshire) after winning the IHSA 4A state title. Brunson’s decision came down to the Illini and Villanova in late 2014. He went with the Wildcats. […]
Jersey numbers revealed for Illinois newcomers
It’s one of the biggest groups of newcomers in the Brad Underwood era at Illinois. And on Friday, the Illini revealed the jersey numbers for the seven offseason additions, which includes six high school products. Take a look there. Any specific numbers you like? Don’t like? Obviously there’s a great history with 11, so that […]
Bielema on CFP expansion: ‘I think 24’
From childhood stories, Chili’s triple dipper orders, to the crazy world of college football, Bret Bielema truly covered it all during his interview on the Pardon My Take podcast. Illinois’ head coach joined the Barstool podcast for the fourth time earlier this month. Although some of the interview may have been on the fun side, […]
Bret Bielema Interviewed on Barstool’s Pardon My Take
Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema was invited to Barstool’s office and interviewed on Pardon My Take after appearing on the show last summer with former Illini Luke Altmyer. Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home, auto, business, and life insurance needs quote today: https://gtlk.link/5zlx5Emx
Mike Carpenter Back on the Mic! Talking Illinois Hoops; Retiring the 200 Level and more! TCR LIVE
Illini Isaac catches up with Mike Carpenter, formerly of The 200 Level, and recaps the 2026 Final Four run. The guys also discuss Carpenter’s retirement of his podcast and preview the 2026 Illinois Football team. Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home, auto, business, and life insurance needs quote today: https://linkly.link/2k0Ei
Illinois adds in-state QB to 2026 class
The season is fast approaching, and Bret Bielema is beefing up his QB room. Illinois flipped Unity quarterback Dane Eisenmenger, the program announced on Wednesday. Eisenmenger had plans to play at Central Missouri this fall, but Illinois said he signed with the Illini. Eisenmenger’s Rockets lost in the 3A state title game to Byron in […]
31-0 LIVE Battle – Illinois Edition of the Viral Game! TCR Live
Robby, Greg, and Isaac of TCR will battled to draft the best 31-0 team possible! Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home, auto, business, and life insurance needs quote today: https://linkly.link/2k0Ei
Illinois adds Lincoln Williams to 2026 class
Brad Underwood made a last-minute addition to his 2026 class. Illinois announced Monday that it signed Lincoln Williams, a 6-foot-5 guard from Kankakee. Williams averaged 26 points and six rebounds as a senior last year at Kankakee High School. He finished his high school career with 1,853 points. Williams is the sixth member of Illinois’ […]
Luke Altmyer receives praise from Lions head coach Dan Campbell
Detroit Lions head coach, Dan Campbell, gave a shout out to former Illini, Luke Altmyer, at OTAs this week. The Detroit Free Press posted an article that features Dan Campbell’s comments about Luke Altmyer: “He doesn’t lack confidence, for sure,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said. “What we thought he would be at this point, I […]
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