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By ADAM ZAGORIA Brandin Podziemski is headed to Illinois. The 6-foot-6, 195-pound guard from St. John’s Northwestern Academies (WI) School chose the Illini over Kentucky, Miami, Wake Forest and Vanderbilt. “I will be taking my talents to the University of Illinois and I chose them because it was the best fit for me and also because of the relationships I’ve built not … [Read more...] about Four-star shooting guard Brandin Podziemski commits to Illinois

Illinois junior guard Ayo Dosunmu declared for the NBA Draft on Tuesday on ESPN’s The Jump. He is listed as the No. 22 Best Available prospect by ESPN.com. The NBA Draft is July 29. Dosunmu averaged 20.1 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists during his junior season, becoming the first NCAA player in the last 11 years to average at least 20 points, six rebounds and five … [Read more...] about Illinois’ Dosunmu declares for NBA Draft

By ADAM ZAGORIA After Illinois lost to Loyola Chicago in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Sunday, head coach Brad Underwood said junior guard Ayo Dosunmu will take the “next step” in his career — presumably to the NBA Draft The 6-foot-5 junior is ranked the No. 19 “Best Available” prospect in the draft, per ESPN.com. “Ayo is an unbelievable leader,” Underwood … [Read more...] about After NCAA Tournament loss, Ayo Dosunmu will take the ‘next step,’ coach says

By ADAM ZAGORIA Reggie Bass, the 6-foot-5, 180-pound combo guard from Elevation Prep (IN), has committed to Illinois on his 18th birthday, he told ZAGSBLOG before his public announcement. Ranked as a three-star and the No. 34 shooting guard in the Class of 2022, per 247Sports.com, he also considered Providence, Kansas State and Oregon State. “I will be taking my … [Read more...] about Class of 2022 guard Reggie Bass to Illinois

CSM Staff Sun, 03/07/2021  Illinois Fighting IlliniBig Ten (23-6, 16-4)  Big ... Read More » read more … [Read more...] about Illinois Men's Basketball 2021 NCAA Tournament Capsule

By ADAM ZAGORIA R.J. Melendez, the 6-foot-7, 180-pound wing from Central Pointe Christian (FL), committed to Illinois on Monday. Ranked the No. 21 small forward in the 247Sports Composite, Melendez said he also considered Georgia, Oklahoma State and Florida. “I’ll be taking my talents to the University of Illinois,” he said in a phone interview prior to his public … [Read more...] about R.J. Melendez commits to Illinois

By ADAM ZAGORIA The 2020 Jimmy V Classic will likely feature Illinois against Baylor and Gonzaga vs. Tennessee and will take place Dec. 2 in Indianapolis, sources confirmed. Jon Rothstein previously reported the matchups and location on Twitter. Sources: Illinois is moving forward with its plans to play Baylor in the 2020 Jimmy V Classic. Event will also feature … [Read more...] about Jimmy V Classic Likely to be held in Indianapolis

Jacob Young Sun, 11/01/2020   Illinois Fighting Illini 2020-2021 Overall Rank: #11<div ... Read More » read more … [Read more...] about #11 Illinois Men's Basketball 2020-2021 Preview

By ADAM ZAGORIA Illinois got one dose of good news on Friday, and is hoping for another on Saturday. Sophomore guard Ayo Dosunmu announced on Twitter he will return to campus for his junior season after averaging 16.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists last season. He had received an invite to the NBA Combine. NewHashtag pic.twitter.com/UtwDba25sK— Mr WhyNotMe … [Read more...] about Illinois’ Ayo Dosunmu withdrawing from NBA Draft, Kofi Cockburn to announce plans Saturday