
Manuella Alves Returns to Lead Illinois Women’s Basketball
Illinois women's basketball welcomes back four‑star recruit Manuella Alves, whose freshman season was lost to a torn ACL, as the team eyes a strong 2026‑27 campaign.
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Illinois women's basketball welcomes back four‑star recruit Manuella Alves, whose freshman season was lost to a torn ACL, as the team eyes a strong 2026‑27 campaign.

Lana Brenjo, a 6‑foot‑4 center from Bosnia, has signed with the University of Illinois women's basketball team, adding depth and versatility to a roster that returns its entire rotation.

Illinois adds 6‑foot‑4 forward Lana Brenjo, a 19‑year‑old Bosnian prospect who starred for ZKK Mega Superbet and the U18 EuroBasket team, as head coach Shauna Green looks to bolster a returning core.

Erica Finney, a former Illinois guard sidelined by knee injuries, has transferred to Loyola Marymount University. Her move follows a wave of transfers from Coach Shauna Green's roster, with Hayven Smith heading to Western Kentucky and Naomi Benson to Cincinnati.

Gretchen Dolan, a key veteran for the University of Illinois women’s basketball team, is set to return after a torn right meniscus in the 2025‑26 season. Her health will be pivotal for the Illini’s offense, defense, and overall competitiveness in the upcoming 2026 campaign.
After a season‑ending ACL injury, Illinois’ highly touted recruit Manuella Alves is set to make her debut, bringing an aggressive post presence and depth to the team’s frontcourt.