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Illinois Fighting Illini prepare for season following Final Four run

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Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini prepare for season following Final Four run

Summary

The Illinois Fighting Illini are gearing up for the upcoming college basketball season after finishing third in the Big Ten and reaching the Final Four last season. Coach Brad Underwood will face challenges as standout point guard Keaton Wagler declares for the 2026 NBA Draft and graduating guard Kylan Boswell also departs. Key players returning include Andrej Stojakovic and David Mirkovic, providing a strong foundation. The team also adds talent through the Transfer Portal with Stefan Vaaks and a solid recruiting class led by five-star recruit Quentin Coleman. Specific dates for their journey to Eugene remain unconfirmed.

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By the Numbers

•Illinois finished last season 28-9, reaching the Final Four.
•Keaton Wagler enters the NBA Draft; Kylan Boswell graduates.
•Andrej Stojakovic and David Mirkovic return for another season.
•Newcomer Stefan Vaaks joins the team from Providence.
•Five-star recruit Quentin Coleman highlighted in recruiting class.

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What’s up, y’all? We are back with another summertime MBB preview, and today we’re going to be looking at the Illinois Fighting Illini. The Illini shocked most of the basketball world last season by finishing 3rd in the Big Ten (a 28-9 record), and making it all the way to the Final Four in the […]
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