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Former Illini Mihailo Petrovic has new home
Nearly three months after hitting the transfer portal, former Illinois guard Mihailo Petrovic has a new home. DraftExpress reported Sunday that Petrovic has committed to Seton Hall for the 2026-27 season. Petrovic played in 19 games for the Illini this past season and ultimately saw his minutes shrink as the season progressed. The 23-year-old Serbian […]
Jakucionis delivers in FIBA debut for Lithuania
KJ is poised for a breakout second season in the NBA. The former Illini guard, who will now be playing with the Bucks in Milwaukee, is spending part of his summer with the Lithuanian national team competing for the FIBA World Cup. In a qualifier this week against Great Britain, Jakucionis scored 16 points, grabbed […]
Who is Illinois’ Biggest Rival? Ranking the Illini’s biggest rivals
There is always plenty of debate among Illinois fans about who the university’s biggest rival is. Isaac, Greg, and I discussed the topic and held an Illinois rivalry draft on The Champaign Room Podcast, and the conversation continued across social media. The nine schools we identified as rivals were Northwestern, Purdue, Iowa, Missouri, Indiana, Wisconsin, […]
Brad Underwood tees off at John Deere Classic Pro-Am
QUAD CITIES, Illinois — At 1:16 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, Illinois head coach Brad Underwood started his round in the John Deere Classic Pro-Am. Illini fans might notice a familiar face on Underwood’s bag, as his son, and Illinois basketball assistant coach, Tyler Underwood will be caddying for him during the event and helping him […]
Illini focused on the weight room and aggressiveness
It’s clear that Illinois does a good job of bulking up its guys during the summer, as we’ve seen with countless transformations, notably with guys like Ben Humrichous, Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley. Big Z continues to bulk up even further after his 27-pound transformation last offseason. Head coach Brad Underwood spoke with the media […]
Illinois season tickets sell out for 3rd straight year
It’s starting to feel like déjà vu. For the third year in a row, Illinois season tickets have sold out. It only makes sense that fans are eager to see the Illini in action after a historic season. Illinois went on a run in the NCAA Tournament and reached the Final Four for the first […]
Drafting Illinois’ biggest rivals!
Illini Isaac, Robby Nardini, and Greg Terry of The Champaign Room draft the biggest rivalries of Illinois Football and Basketball! Who do you think is Illinois’ biggest rival? Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home, auto, business, and life insurance needs quote today: https://gtlk.link/5zlx5Emx
Keaton Wagler’s impact on Illinois will extend far beyond 2026
In this episode of Oskee Talk I’m reunited with TCR’s Pleas Honeywood to break down: We also discuss: Click below to listen! How do you think Keaton Wagler will fare in the NBA? Does the road to the B1G title run through Champaign?Join the conversation! Comment below and make sure to subscribe to Oskee Talk […]
Illinois baseball field to undergo $5 million project
It’s construction season. Illinois announced this week that Illinois Field — the home of Illini baseball — will undergo a $5 million transformation this offseason to add seats and upgrade the dugouts. The gift comes from an anonymous donor, according to the program. Illinois said more than 1,500 seats with permanent seatbacks will be added […]
Illinois Football is nearly ready for the next step. Is everyone else?
A good life coach would advise you to worry less about what other people think of you. They might say a person’s self-worth should not be defined by the opinions of others. After all, true confidence comes from within. And in most scenarios life might present you, I think we could agree that’s good counsel. But […]
Morez Johnson, Schadenfreude, and the pervasive pall of America’s original sin
Merriam-Webster defines Schadenfreude as the enjoyment obtained from seeing or hearing about the troubles of others. As sports fans, you probably experience it all the time. If you root for the Bears, perhaps you experience it when the Packers lose. If you root for the Cardinals, you may giggle when a Lincoln Park yuppie slips […]
What the Hornets are getting from Kylan Boswell
Kylan Boswell heads to the league coming off of his best season yet. The senior averaged 12.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game while helping lead Illinois to its first Final Four appearance since 2005. He shot 44.4% from the field while providing veteran leadership on both ends of the floor. Boswell was […]
Cearah Parchment earns first Senior National Team call-up with Team Canada
After one of the most dominant freshman seasons in program history, Cearah Parchment is turning her basketball career up a notch. Canada Basketball announced Friday that the Illinois forward has been selected to the Senior Women’s National Team training camp roster as the program begins preparations for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament. At […]
Former Illinois forward Ben Humrichous signs contract with Nets
Ben Humrichous went undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft, as expected, but quickly signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Brooklyn Nets. Humrichous was overlooked coming out of high school but worked his way into earning an opportunity with an NBA organization. Humrichous is originally from Tipton, Indiana, and graduated from Tipton High School as […]
Illinois Sets Matchup with North Carolina
The Illini have added another blue blood to an already stacked non-conference schedule by adding the Tar Heels to the mix. Illinois and North Carolina will face off January 30, 2027 in Nashville. Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home, auto, business, and life insurance needs quote today: https://gtlk.link/5zlx5Emx
Stefan Vaaks Breakdown with The Providence Crier!
Illini Isaac of The Champaign Room is joined by Mike Surette of The Providence Crier to break down what Illinois is getting in Stefan Vaaks, the Big East outlook for 2026-2027, and expectations for Providence this upcoming college basketball season. Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home, auto, business, and life insurance […]
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
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