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Duke’s 2026‑27 nonconference slate features five high‑profile games against preseason top‑five opponents, including Florida, UConn and Illinois, setting the stage for a title‑contending campaign.
After a July surgery on his left foot, David Mirkovic is set to rejoin the roster in mid‑September, positioning him for a key role as the team opens its campaign in October.
University of Illinois sophomore forward David Mirkovic recently underwent successful surgery on his left foot, casting doubt on his availability for the upcoming season and prompting a reshuffle of the team’s frontcourt.
Recent legal changes have set off a cascade of transfers, NBA draft entries and fifth‑year extensions across the Big Ten, reshaping rosters and expectations for the upcoming campaign.
A summer highlight reel reveals how Quentin Coleman blends shooting precision, ball‑handling flair, and defensive intensity, positioning him as a key catalyst for Illinois' 2026‑27 campaign.
A deep dive into Illinois basketball’s historic triumphs and its latest surge, highlighting the coaches, players and moments that define the current era.
The newest CBS Sports Top 25 and No. 1 college basketball poll reflects a dramatic turnover driven by transfers, injuries and coaching changes across the nation's elite programs.
Brady Pettigrew, a five‑star guard from Illinois, has drawn national attention after a standout performance in Las Vegas, positioning him as the top priority for the Fighting Illini basketball program.
After a historic Final Four run, the Illini are poised for a title push, but they must tighten defense and define a primary offensive option to secure a top seed.
The Illini enter the 2026‑27 season with high expectations, boasting one of the nation’s best offenses but needing to improve a defense that finished near the bottom of key metrics.
Projected to finish 37‑3 overall and 18‑2 in the Big Ten, the Illini enter the 2026‑27 season with lofty expectations, a deep backcourt, and a defense primed to dominate.
The latest summer pickup footage from Illinois offers a glimpse into the progress of several promising players ahead of the upcoming season.
With a championship pedigree and a refreshed lineup, UConn aims to translate early momentum into a title run under Dan Hurley’s ninth year.
UConn’s 2026‑27 campaign hinges on Silas Demary Jr.’s leadership after a high‑ankle sprain, as the Huskies blend returning stars with fresh talent to chase a championship.
Jesse Pruitt, a veteran coach with stints at Cal Poly, Stanford, Santa Clara and Cal Poly Pomona, joins George Mason University to lead the program’s basketball operations and development.
Jesse Pruitt, a coach with extensive experience at Cal Poly, Stanford, Santa Clara and Cal Poly Pomona, has been appointed Assistant Coach and Director of Basketball Operations at George Mason University, bringing a blend of on‑court success and administrative expertise.
A brief look at how two returning players combined technical finesse with a World Cup-inspired mindset during a recent training session.
A brief Instagram story from assistant coach Camryn Crocker captures Illini returners David Mirkovic and Andrej Stojakovic performing a series of keep‑ups on the Ubben field, demonstrating elite ball‑control just weeks before the World Cup final.
With the 2026‑27 season on the horizon, several top juniors have chosen to stay in school, setting the stage for a deeper and more competitive 2027 NBA Draft.
The 2026‑27 men’s college basketball season promises dramatic changes, from high‑profile coaching moves to marquee player returns and a transfer portal that has reshaped rosters nationwide.
While Michigan, Purdue, Michigan State and Wisconsin grapple with coaching changes and roster losses, Illinois emerges as a national contender, bolstered by veteran talent and a strong recruiting class.
The University of Illinois has offered a scholarship to AJ Williams, the consensus top-ranked prospect in the Class of 2028, sparking excitement about the program's recruiting trajectory.
Coach Brad Underwood acknowledges the need for stronger on‑ball defense and greater reliance on incoming freshmen as the program eyes another title run.
Jake Davis’s 40.6% three‑point shooting and a 146.6 offensive rating propelled him to the top of college basketball’s efficiency rankings, positioning him as a pivotal piece for Illinois’s future.