BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Illinois has secured a standout prospect on the court and the football field, with dual-sport athlete and four-star football prospect Nasir Rankin committing on Wednesday. He made the announcement to 247Sports. The class of 2026 prospect and Illinois native will remain close to home, and he’s the highest ranked in-state football prospect of the Bret … [Read more...] about Dual-sport four-star prospect Nasir Rankin commits to Illinois
Illinois lands Cal guard Andrej Stojakovic
By ADAM ZAGORIA Andrej Stojakovic is on the move again. The 6-foot-7 wing is transferring to Illinois from Cal. He originally began his career at Stanford. “They believe I’m the missing piece to a national championship,” he told ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. Andrej Stojaković turned heads in his sophomore season at Cal. The 6’7 guard can score at 3-levels, and lives at … [Read more...] about Illinois lands Cal guard Andrej Stojakovic
Illinois freshmen Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley declare for the NBA Draft
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Illinois has never had two freshmen be picked top 15 in the same draft. It has a chance to do just that this year. Fighting Illini freshman Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley have declared for the NBA Draft, per ESPN. Jakucionis and Riley are both projected to go in the first round, with Jakucionis being a projected lottery pick. The 6-foot-6 … [Read more...] about Illinois freshmen Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley declare for the NBA Draft
Holy Cross transfer Max Green commits to Northwestern
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Northwestern has secured its second transfer portal acquisition. Holy Cross transfer Max Green will play for the Wildcats next season, he announced Saturday. The 6-foot-6 guard averaged 14.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.5 assist per game in his freshman year. The Louisville native will play his second season at Northwestern for head coach Chris … [Read more...] about Holy Cross transfer Max Green commits to Northwestern
Arkansas transfer Zvonimir Ivisic will join his twin brother at Illinois
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Illinois will have a pair of seven-foot brothers next season. Arkansas transfer Zvonimir Ivisic will play for Illinois next year, he announced Saturday. The 7-foot-2 forward averaged 8.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game in his sophomore season. He began his collegiate career at Kentucky, where he played 15 games before transferring to … [Read more...] about Arkansas transfer Zvonimir Ivisic will join his twin brother at Illinois