Illinois basketball aims for success under AD Josh Whitman
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 2:47 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
College SportsIllinois athletic director Josh Whitman is focused on building upon the men's basketball team's strong NCAA tournament run last season. Following a successful Final Four appearance, Whitman aims to sustain momentum for the 2026-27 season, with season tickets expected to sell out quickly. A challenging schedule has been set, including new matchups against North Carolina, Texas Tech, and Duke. Whitman has collaborated with head coach Brad Underwood to potentially secure his long-term future with the program and retain key players for the upcoming season.
- •Illinois aims to build on a strong NCAA tournament run.
- •Season tickets projected to sell out soon, largely from waitlist.
- •Challenging schedule includes North Carolina, Texas Tech, and Duke.
- •Whitman and Underwood's partnership seeks long-term stability.
- •Focus on retaining last season's roster to maintain competitiveness.
- 2:47 PMYahoo Sports — Pushing basketball success top of mind for Illini AD
"Jun. 26—CHAMPAIGN — Several lasting images from Illinois men's basketball's NCAA tournament run have stuck with Josh Whitman in the months following one of the best seasons in program history. A packed lobby at the team hotel in Houston following the 71-59 victory against Iowa that sent the Illini to the Final Four. Walking on to the court at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis for the ...
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