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Illinois Adds Petrovic - University of Illinois Athletics Serbian point guard Mihailo Petrovic has signed a Big Ten Athletics Aid Agreement with Illinois.

Illinois officially announces the signing of Mihailo Petrovic, a good sign for the PG who has yet to come overseas — still hoping to get Petrovic and Mirkovic to Champaign ASAP to maximize practice time as a team.

Underwood adds former UNLV head coach Kevin Kruger to Illini basketball staff: 'It was a no-brainer' The former UNLV coach played at Champaign Centennial while his father was the Illini head coach

NEWS: #illini Brad Underwood hires former UNLV head coach Kevin Kruger as assistant to the head coach

Kruger, the son of former Illini coach Lon Kruger, returns to Champaign after four years as UNLV's head coach.

"It was a no-brainer," Underwood said.

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Kasparas Jakucionis withy the nifty bounce pass for a Vlad Golden dunk.

#CaliforniaClassic

INI!

BACK TO BACK!

Will Riley goes #21 to the Washington Wizards. Both #illini off the board in R1!

KJ to the Heat at pick #20!

I-L-L

Illinois has never had a one-and-done. That will change tonight with 2 first round draft picks. Good luck to Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley tonight! Make us proud 🧡💙

Ty Rodgers out indefinitely with knee injury, will require surgery A big blow to the Illini to begin the summer.

Awful news for Illinois, as Ty Rodgers suffered a knee injury during a pickup game that will require him to get surgery. Rodgers is out “indefinitely” with no clear timeline for return. Hoping for a speedy recovery, but have to imagine this could mean missing at least part of the season

Lee 'excited to go learn' from veteran Illini Freshman guard has a busy week incoming with graduation Monday and moving to Champaign Tuesday

Good article on #illini incoming freshman Brandon Lee

Illinois is building yet another awesome non-con schedule. Here’s what we know so far:

vs. Texas Tech in Champaign
vs. Alabama at United Center
vs. UConn at MSG
vs. Tennessee in Nashville
vs. Missouri (Braggin’ Rights)

HUGE! Love that we got another marquee game on the calendar.

Now time to win one of these…

Big news for Michigan — Wolverines will be the team to beat with Purdue next season.

Can’t wait for their trip to Champaign + Morez homecoming

Former #illini Terrence Shannon Jr. with a breakout game in the Western Conference Finals?

Yes please 😤

15 points
4/5 2p
1/3 3p
4/4 ft

RANK EM #NBADraft Fans

— Kasparas Jakucionis
— Egor Demin
— Jeremiah Fears

(Quote or reply) 🤝

Illini expected to hire Colgate assistant Camryn Crocker Brad Underwood is filling the assistant coach spot previously held by Tim Anderson.

Illinois brings Colgate assistant Camryn Crocker on staff, filling the void left by Tim Anderson 2 seasons ago — solid hire for an up-and-coming coach who was on staff for a very strong mid-major. #illini

The transfer portal has been busy 👀

#B1GMBBall

BIG news today — Brad Underwood’s contract was extended through the 2030-31 season. (Bret Bielema also got a contract extension).

TBD is whether Brad’s extension comes with a track suit and free flights to Serbia 😉

Via Libaan Osman of the @thestar.com and host of The Canadian Basketball Show

Will Riley pull up shooting drill at the NBA Draft Combine

26/30 87%.

Illinois’ Kasparas Jakučionis’ official measurements from the NBA Draft Combine:

6’4 ¾ barefoot, 205.2 lbs with a 6’7 ¾" wingspan and 8’4" standing reach

Jakucionis grew at least an inch, while adding 5 pounds from a year ago. Impressive measurements for a point guard. - Jonathan Givony

“Illinois’ Will Riley’s official measurements from the NBA Draft Combine:

6’8 ¼ barefoot, 185.6 lbs with a 6’8 ¾" wingspan and 8’8” standing reach

Riley grew an inch and added 14 pounds from last year's Nike Hoop Summit.” - Jonathan Givony

While we still know very little about the 2025-26 non-conference slate, @illinimbb.bsky.social put this graphic up on X — November 19th game against Alabama at the United Center (return game for our trip to Birmingham last year).

🚨 COMMIT ALERT 🚨

Illinois adds incoming freshman guard Blake Fagbemi from Benet Academy. The 6-1 guard previously committed to D-2 Truman State. Likely a deeper bench piece for the #illini, but this makes 14 filled roster spots

Montenegrin forward David Mirkovic ready for NCAA chapter with Illini: 'I was waiting for this' Mirkovic officially signed with the Illini on Monday.

Awesome article from @mrwagner25.bsky.social

Illinois Signs Mirkovic - University of Illinois Athletics Head coach Brad Underwood announced Monday that David Mirkovic has signed a Big Ten Athletics Aid Agreement with the University of Illinois.

David Mirkovic makes it official, signing with the Fighting Illini ✍️

Andrej Stojakovic Q&A: 'It feels like there's a chip on our shoulder' Transfer wing Andrej Stojakovic discusses why he chose Illinois, expectations for next season and Illini basketball's Balkan flare.

Great interview with Stojakovic up on Illini Inquirer.

Love this quote re: defensive potential: “There is a sense of hunger to show the people especially in the Big Ten and different conferences to show that I'm a willing defender, can guard multiple positions, use my length, use my athleticism”

With Humrichous back, here’s the 2025-26 roster. Still a chance Illinois makes another addition:

Tomislav Ivisic
Zvonimir Ivisic
Jason Jakstys
David Mirkovic
Ben Humrichous
Jake Davis
Ty Rodgers
Kylan Boswell
Andrej Stojakovic
Keaton Wagler
Brandon Lee
Mihailo Petrovic
AJ Redd

Ben Humrichous = confirmed BACK! Another talented piece that instills roster continuity.

I know there were mixed feelings about Ben, but you bring him back in a role with fewer expectations where he can still be a dynamite 3-point threat off the bench. If he can shoot >37%. fantastic. #illini

Ben Humrichous to return to Illini for 2025-26 season Evansville transfer started 26 games for Illinois but lost his starting spot late in the season.

NEWS: #illini forward Ben Humrichous will return to Illinois for the 2025-26 season, a team spokesman told @IlliniOn247

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