The #Illini are one of four finalists for UCF guard Jaylin Sellers, who averaged 16 ppg in 2023-24.- Scouting report- How he'd fit- Chances to land himREAD: https://t.co/TzidgLE29B pic.twitter.com/aLoAbAyJuO— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) April 1, 2025 ... Read more

Thank you @Coach_Etheridge for the amazing junior day at Illinois State!! @CoachDanMcGuire @CoachGalloway44 @EDGYTIM @Coach_Spack @TonyPetersen17 @Coach_CJIrvin @DeepDishFB @CoachTMcCormick @AllenTrieu pic.twitter.com/Uv7Ksxw4QG— Brennan Lackey (@BrennanLackey79) April 1, 2025 ... Read more

NEWS: Arkansas transfer Phoenix Stotijn has narrowed to five finalists, she told @On3sports. • Indiana• Michigan State• Clemson• Illinois• Arizona StateThe 5-9 freshman averaged 7.2 ppg last season. TRACKER: https://t.co/StsxDxjlYl pic.twitter.com/CyYIbwaqfI— Talia Goodman (@TaliaGoodmanWBB) April 1, 2025 ... Read more

Oh, the villain arc (for the Illini fan base) if he chooses Michigan. 🍿 https://t.co/In1Xo2wMjH— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) April 1, 2025 ... Read more

Illinois transfer Morez Johnson has cut his list to the following programs, per his HS coach RaShay Russell.Ohio StateKansas Michigan Tennessee Arkansas Kentucky— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) April 1, 2025 ... Read more

There's only one ball, but Illinois' returning four running backs all feel they can be satiated in a committee approach."We all need each other for team success," Aidan Laughery said.How the #illini have fostered a happy running back committee ⤵️https://t.co/7LkpL62VpF— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) April 1, 2025 ... Read more

Former #illini assistant (and player) Chester Frazier is heading back to Virginia Tech. https://t.co/7srTPPJ5ss— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) April 1, 2025 ... Read more

Downers Grove (Ill.) North TE Will Vala was offered by Illinois last night, his first Big Ten offer.He's at Purdue today, Louisville tomorrow then Indiana on Thursday.https://t.co/HQ09InNPd5 pic.twitter.com/10f1Y5ivvx— Allen Trieu (@AllenTrieu) April 1, 2025 ... Read more

Had a great time @IlliniFootball Big shout out to @artursitkowski4 for having me out last night! Can’t wait to be back #ill pic.twitter.com/1ynJyuUiVd— Santana Allen (@santana1allen_) April 1, 2025 ... Read more

I had a great time at @IlliniFootball for the hospitality. Thank you @CoachJamison for the invite. @EDGYTIM @SHSpatFB @spiceadams pic.twitter.com/pHFnqEMmk7— Anthony Adams III (@Anthonyadams_5) April 1, 2025 ... Read more

The first thing anyone talks abut when describing #illini DL coach Terrance Jamison is his attention to detail.On where that was developed and what makes Jamison one of the top DL coaches in the country:https://t.co/vx5U6i4CaF— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) April 1, 2025 ... Read more

Thanks for having us out @IlliniFootball!!Let’s go @Anthonyadams_5 💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/uSlEDJqboO— ANTHONY ADAMS (@spiceadams) April 1, 2025 ... Read more

#illini became the first Power Four offer for Downers Grove North TE Will Vala (@WillVala27) during his spring practice visit Monday."Being from Illinois, getting an offer from the [U of I] means a lot."Vala talks Illini and upcoming P4 visits ⤵️https://t.co/To3kxxjEhr— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) April 1, 2025 ... Read more

Had a great time visiting @IlliniFootball today! It was a very good experience and environment. Can’t wait for next the time @RBCoachMuhammad @BigBearsLCFTBL @Coach_Patt34 @CoachCParker pic.twitter.com/m9i4rLlgza— ErrolKernsIII (@EKerns21) April 1, 2025 ... Read more

Join us #illini fans. PORTAL MADNESS https://t.co/iwiylUIW4K— Ryan Evan Schroat (@200ColumnsRy) April 1, 2025 ... Read more

Keeping It Orange and Blue EP 140 - #illini Portal madness. First commit? Football OVs https://t.co/1Xrv5MAk0l— Ryan Evan Schroat (@200ColumnsRy) April 1, 2025 ... Read more

Illini the first P4 offer for Downers Grove (Ill.) North TE Will Vala:https://t.co/TOiFVZ1TPX https://t.co/C994XBPnXq— Allen Trieu (@AllenTrieu) April 1, 2025 ... Read more

#illini offer 2026 Downers Grove North TE Will ValaProfile: https://t.co/eRPbVfgVk8 https://t.co/GToN0h4rEA— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) April 1, 2025 ... Read more

After an amazing conversation with @BretBielema I am excited to announce that I have received an offer from the University of Illinois!!@IlliniFootball @RobbyDischer @dannycameron18 @BarryLunneyJr @jon_proto @nlau1995 @IllinoisRivals @JWerner247 @CoachHoreniDGN @CoachCroci54… pic.twitter.com/fO8yxOw9BL— Will Vala (@WillVala27) April 1, 2025 ... Read more

A brand new Keepin It Orange and Blue coming at you in 15 minutes. #illini Hoops portal madness. 👀 First off-season commit? Next portal departure? Big Z? Football 2026 Huge OV weekend. Join us. Grab a 🍺 and some 🍿— Ryan Evan Schroat (@200ColumnsRy) April 1, 2025 ... Read more

Head down mentality pic.twitter.com/77c7WfUM6T— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) April 1, 2025 ... Read more

I will be in attendance at Illinois spring practice this upcoming coming Monday April 7th!🧡🧡💙💙@FBraidernation @DeepDishFB pic.twitter.com/zQbJKYI6If— Darieon Prescott (@Cfkprescott) March 31, 2025 ... Read more

WBB: Former Illinois high school star Aaliyah Guyton enters the Transfer Portal. https://t.co/7S5rKdjiqi— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) March 31, 2025 ... Read more

WATCH: #illini RB Aidan Laughery discusses his breakout last season and the by-committee approach at the position.https://t.co/A011zBJ8sw— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) March 31, 2025 ... Read more

WATCH: #illini RB Kaden Feagin discusses his recovery from a hip injury, the running back room and position coach Thad Ward.https://t.co/ZNGKaOXvU1— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) March 31, 2025 ... Read more

WATCH: #illini running backs coach Thad Ward discusses returning all four running backs from last season, how to foster camaraderie in his position room and the development of his playershttps://t.co/nEcKEm66XQ— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 31, 2025 ... Read more

WATCH: #illini secondary coach Corey Parker discusses the development of his cornerbacks during spring practicehttps://t.co/TsHQyMlJVn— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 31, 2025 ... Read more

WATCH: #illini sophomore RB Ca'Lil Valentine discusses his first offseason at Illinois and spring practicehttps://t.co/DZFnROxeu5— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 31, 2025 ... Read more

I will be at the university of Illinois for a spring ball practice April 7th @IlliniFootball @EDGYTIM @DeepDishFB @FBraidernation @AllenTrieu @LemmingReport pic.twitter.com/UwSnCJL5mZ— Timmie “TJ” lewis (@52TjD1) March 31, 2025 ... Read more

I will be @IlliniFootball this evening for a spring practice visit‼️ pic.twitter.com/B6uimnSCEE— Sean Fox (@Sean1Fox) March 31, 2025 ... Read more

Arkansas big man Zvonimir Ivisic to enter transfer portal. Twin brother of Illinois standout Tomislav Ivisic. #Illini. https://t.co/e32uDmCGVB— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) March 31, 2025 ... Read more

Will root for all of the sub-.500 teams (there are five) just for the sheer lunacy of it being possible for them to win a postseason tournament. https://t.co/OF8Ru39JSh— Scott Richey (@srrichey) March 31, 2025 ... Read more

Why play one Ivisic when you could play two? #Illini https://t.co/GlLySLbDQJ— Scott Richey (@srrichey) March 31, 2025 ... Read more

2026 Downers Grove North tight end Will Vala, who has several FBS offers, is visiting #illiniProfile: https://t.co/eRPbVfgVk8 https://t.co/LqFQ0uTKGC— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 31, 2025 ... Read more

The worst thing to ever happen to college basketball was to give agents a seat at the table.— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) March 31, 2025 ... Read more

F*** it, just put everybody in the portal and hold a draft.— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) March 31, 2025 ... Read more

Shoutout to all my Effingham followers. #Hearts https://t.co/kcWngBllUl— Scott Richey (@srrichey) March 31, 2025 ... Read more

🎙 #Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 971 | Mike LaTulip on Illini basketball's busy offseason ahead@LaTulip_Mike reviews 2024-25 Illini season & adjustments to it. Plus, thoughts on Morez Johnson Jr. and Tre White transferring out and transfer needs/targets.https://t.co/IEDiCihUTa— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 31, 2025 ... Read more

It's transfer portal season, so what could the #illini women's basketball team add through the portal?A look at potential needs: https://t.co/xCCHjNVpV0— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) March 31, 2025 ... Read more

Seven different Big Ten programs looking to add Morez Johnson for next season. #Illini #B1G https://t.co/3oAxHIT8uC— Scott Richey (@srrichey) March 31, 2025 ... Read more

Illinois transfer Morez Johnson is receiving interest from the following programs, per his agent RaShay Russell.Arizona StArizona Kansas StDePaul Ohio StIowaUSC Michigan NC StUCLAArkansas Ole MissOklahomaGeorgetown Northwestern Notre DameWisconsin— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) March 31, 2025 ... Read more

ICYMI with all the hoops hoopla over the weekend, but #illini DC Aaron Henry went in-depth on what he learned from Year One struggles to help propel Illinois forward last season.Read ⤵️ https://t.co/3E1L9RdrRz— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 31, 2025 ... Read more

The top 4 teams on https://t.co/WXBJvc3atO and in the NET are in the Final 4.— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) March 30, 2025 ... Read more

Who will win the 2025 NCAA Championship? #MarchMadness— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) March 30, 2025 ... Read more

#illini fans are in a great mood! https://t.co/mB0kq2bdst— Ryan Evan Schroat (@200ColumnsRy) March 30, 2025 ... Read more

Illinois basketball scholarship grid as of March 30, 2025. (subject to change). #Illini. https://t.co/YVFZJbjkzq— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) March 30, 2025 ... Read more

I’ll be going to the university @IlliniFootball for a spring practice visit tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/IUPt7gGtVG— Santana Allen (@santana1allen_) March 30, 2025 ... Read more

Spartans chucking away.— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) March 30, 2025 ... Read more

Illinois Transfer Portal Hot Board V 2.0. The latest on top Illini basketball targets in the portal + watch list and the impact of transfer losses. #Illini | @RivalsPortal https://t.co/qUSCZi0uHC— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) March 30, 2025 ... Read more

The gap between the top 4 seeds and the field appears to be pretty wide. #MarchMadness— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) March 30, 2025 ... Read more

Complete Athlete 🦾600 Squat365 Bench285 Clean@gmcsports @LakotaWestFB 🔥🦅 https://t.co/8yYwCDaz8E pic.twitter.com/GUeUldjxZF— Cam Thomas (@CamThomas2026_3) March 30, 2025 ... Read more

Iowa wing Pryce Sandfort is set to begin an official visit at Illinois.- Scouting report- How he'd fit- Chances the #Illini land himREAD: https://t.co/MaJBV6olL5 pic.twitter.com/THOf2uVzYz— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) March 30, 2025 ... Read more

3⭐️ Illinois commit Kingston Shaw checking in 🔥 pic.twitter.com/lVx7apDhcv— Rivals (@Rivals) March 30, 2025 ... Read more

#illini left tackle J.C. Davis had the opportunity to leap to the NFL but elected for one more year of college, and a surprise visit from the coaching staff helped seal the deal.“I still gotta work on everything.”https://t.co/40FNQOEJoF— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) March 30, 2025 ... Read more

"The two best players we've ever had have come to school here."Clearwater Central Catholic head coach Chris Harvey (@CoachCHarvey) discusses the #Illini's impact on Jer'Zhan Newton and their successful recruitment of Jershaun Newton & his futurehttps://t.co/9rAArJ9129— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 30, 2025 ... Read more

Koby Brea goes nuts against Illinois; Tennessee turns his water off in the next gameRoddy Gayle goes nuts against Texas A&M; Auburn turns his water off in the next game.Mark Sears goes nuts against BYU; Duke turns his water off in the next game.Sensing a March theme?— Isaac Trotter (@Isaac__Trotter) ... Read more

🎙️ #Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 970 | Morez Johnson Jr., Tre White go portaling@DPiper247 and I discuss two big transfer portal exits for Illinois, how it impacts the 2025-26 roster build and the concern level about retention the last few years.https://t.co/tw7de984v2— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 30, 2025 ... Read more

Duke’s defense is spectacular— Orange and Blue News (@IllinoisRivals) March 30, 2025 ... Read more

Malachi Smith, one of the top PGs in the transfer portal, is hearing from the following schools, he tells Greenlight Media.👇Florida state Rutgers UconnPittMiami KstateWake forest St. John’s Butler Utah state IllinoisIona Smu Seton hall Syracuse@JuiceCrewMali pic.twitter.com/TguOSSQ6nu— GREENLIGHT MEDIA (@greenlightbball) March 29, 2025 ... Read more

Appreciated #illini DC Aaron Henry candidly reflecting on his first two years as defensive coordinator. Offered some great insight on what he’s learned.READ: https://t.co/flD6I0PIKX https://t.co/3E1L9RdrRz pic.twitter.com/47mQUxWGBr— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 29, 2025 ... Read more

What it means: #Illini lose former Illinois Mr. Basketball & long-time commit Morez Johnson Jr. to the transfer portalREAD: https://t.co/Cd24Zsee6Q pic.twitter.com/g3MtlTrnM9— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) March 29, 2025 ... Read more

NEWS: #illini wing Tre White has entered the transfer portal, @247SportsPortal has learnedWhy it matters & what it means ⤵️https://t.co/Y4PO9Y6PFK— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 29, 2025 ... Read more

"Man, Coach B could have fired me and moved on."Aaron Henry had a rough first year as #illini defensive coordinator — and saw the calls to replace him. But he now has a new 3-year contract worth up to $3 million.How he grew after Year One struggles ⤵️https://t.co/flD6I0PIKX— Jeremy Werner ... Read more

Iowa guard Josh Dix will be in Champaign for an official visit this weekend.- Scouting report- How he'd fit at Illinois- Chances for the #Illini to land himREAD: https://t.co/p1VQDe20E9 pic.twitter.com/1XBC2ovuoF— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) March 29, 2025 ... Read more

#illini WBB freshmen Erica Finney and Cearah Parchment enrolled early and got valuable experience this season both on and off the court."I think that's something we can take when we're seniors, hopefully, that we can give that to the freshmen too."https://t.co/e31IxQx4ez— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) March 29, 2025 ... Read more

#illini left tackle J.C. Davis said he was with his family in Oakland when Bret Bielema and Co. surprised him at the door to make the pitch to return. pic.twitter.com/BeEHQAGXLX— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) March 29, 2025 ... Read more

Before I send this group of tweets.. This has absolutely nothing to do with any of the players that have come and gone from the University of Illinois basketball program. I am speaking strictly from my experience when I was at school there.— Meyers Leonard (@MeyersLeonard) March 29, 2025 ... Read more

Beautiful but windy night for #illini football practice. A lot of in-state coaches here for the IHSFCA coaches clinic. pic.twitter.com/tSXyuqDQRc— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 28, 2025 ... Read more

NEWS: #illini Morez Johnson Jr. entered the transfer portalWhat it means ⤵️https://t.co/8JMYc41lGS— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 28, 2025 ... Read more

🎙 #Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 969 | Buy or sell: Illini hoops offseason edition@DPiper247 and I discuss Carey Booth, NBA Draft decisions, pursuing Iowa transfers, Ty Rodgers, Dame Sarr, Kylan Boswell, Jason Jakstys, new B1G coaches and more ⤵️https://t.co/bhuzyKSfI2— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 28, 2025 ... Read more

#Illini FamILLY I’m on the way April 2nd for @IlliniFootball Spring Practice visit 🏡🔶🔷 pic.twitter.com/OdePDdVubg— Cam Thomas (@CamThomas2026_3) March 28, 2025 ... Read more

#illini WBB freshman Hayven Smith studied Kendall Bostic all season and had a few key moments on the court along the way while getting key experience.“I really tried to just be a sponge every day, and I learned new things.”https://t.co/W1cNfDQ1LA— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) March 28, 2025 ... Read more

>> @ebosshoops with the latest intel on a top #illini basketball transfer target ⤵️READ: https://t.co/8EQKNNXn4x pic.twitter.com/nOtOoVAVFZ— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 28, 2025 ... Read more

📬 Loaded #illini mailbag, including 🔸 Jakucionis' NBA stock🔸 Underwood's ideal roster🔸 Rating health of Illini programs🔸 Potential returning MBB core🔸 WBB offseason to-do list🔸 NBA/NFL comps for Illinihttps://t.co/fuFmSiikF0— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 28, 2025 ... Read more

#illini Lucas Byrd said wrestling "usually only ever takes." But lately, the sport has given him in abundance: a B1G title, a national title and a viral moment with his girlfriend, former Illini volleyball player Ellie Holzman."Just really surreal."https://t.co/tAUcJdJ2N9— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 28, 2025 ... Read more

Some love for #illini WR Pat Bryant from the NFL Stock Exchange guys (good draft pod)https://t.co/lJdW8u8o60— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 28, 2025 ... Read more

NEWS: #illini forward Carey Booth has entered the transfer portal, @247SportsPortal has learnedWhy it matters & what it means ⤵️https://t.co/dx6EfjM4B0— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 28, 2025 ... Read more

🎙 Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 968 | Illini WBB season review, offseason preview@mrwagner25 and I on another step forward, a special senior class, bright spots for the future, the incoming freshman class and top transfer needs ⤵️https://t.co/Iffxxtd4aT— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 27, 2025 ... Read more

A juicy #illini transfer portal nugget from @ebosshoops: https://t.co/A4IPaNdL0T pic.twitter.com/kNYdPSztT8— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 27, 2025 ... Read more

>> @DPiper247's latest #illini offseason updates🔗 https://t.co/5G5BdMWlhU pic.twitter.com/vci4Klp2mQ— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 27, 2025 ... Read more

Just caught up with #illini national champion wrestler Lucas Byrd and coach Mike Poeta. Feature story coming to @IlliniOn247. pic.twitter.com/O2ZwdC2fOw— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 27, 2025 ... Read more

Take a listen into Coach Green's postgame locker room speech from our NCAA Tournament Second Round game 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/1WYRIVPb8K— Illinois Women's Basketball (@IlliniWBB) March 26, 2025 ... Read more

2027 QB Trae Taylor (@Qb6Trae) has witnessed the #illini rise during the last few years, which has helped Illinois rise in his recruitment."Illinois has really grown on me," he said.Taylor on latest UI visit, upcoming visits & upcoming decision ⤵️https://t.co/10P7zCWWj1— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 26, 2025 ... Read more

Asked #illini coach Bret Bielema about the backups QBs.Ethan Hampton: "He walks, talks and acts like a quarterback."Trey Petty "is playing the best he's ever played."Carson Boyd "not only physically talented. He's very, very gifted between the ears and what he sees." pic.twitter.com/gEPSQCAVt3— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 26, 2025 ... Read more

>> @mrwagner25 asked #illini coach Bret Bielema if there's an update on the status of TeRah Edwards' waiver for an extra season of eligibility."It's just a work in progress. ...Hopefully that's going to come through. If not, he's got a great path in front of him [to the NFL]." pic.twitter.com/2tqbkJWvlG— ... Read more

Asked #illini coach Bret Bielema about the impact of adding competition at wide receiver."We always say competition brings the best out of people. Malik Elzy is playing at a really high level." pic.twitter.com/oUl39JToZO— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 26, 2025 ... Read more

#illini DC Aaron Henry on Tanner Heckel:"I know Illinois is not known for having white corners. Just the game of football hasn't had a lot of white corners. ...Then you see him leave the ground and go up for a ball, and you're like, 'OK, he might not be white." ... Read more

WATCH: #illini defensive coordinator Aaron Henry gives a spring ball update and discusses some players impressing, including Tyson Rooks and Tanner Heckelhttps://t.co/i1ZKvXG612— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 26, 2025 ... Read more

WATCH: #illini offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. gives a spring football update and discusses the WR competition, the backup QBs and morehttps://t.co/aEO6NL28gd— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 26, 2025 ... Read more

WATCH: #illini head coach Bret Bielema gives an update on spring practice, the wide receiver competition, the backup quarterbacks and recruitinghttps://t.co/1z5A72lR3Y— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 26, 2025 ... Read more

.@harperccole is joining the Orange and Blue!🟠 https://t.co/rxwNWEFGLU pic.twitter.com/CbKhXNtUPJ— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) March 26, 2025 ... Read more

Welcome to the famILLy, @CoachBSmithback!🟠 https://t.co/bFu11CzHZJ pic.twitter.com/JhlxaATn9S— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) March 26, 2025 ... Read more

Had an awesome day @IlliniFootball on Monday. @BretBielema @CoachJamison @BrotherRiceFB @CoachQuedenfeld @EDGYTIM @GregSmithRivals @adamgorney @AllenTrieu @TomLoy247 @LemmingReport @ChadSimmons_ @SWiltfong_ @Maurice312corp @KerryNeal56 @camgalganoGPS @CoachCano @OLineDlineFact1 pic.twitter.com/bo4IHENb8a— Brayden Parks 4⭐️DT (@BraydenParks27) March 26, 2025 ... Read more

During #illini's rash of injuries & illnesses, freshman Jason Jakstys considered burning his redshirt. But he and the Illini stuck to the plan — which seems to be going well so far."I don't know if he could have had a better year," Geoff Alexander said.https://t.co/juNRiM3Iid— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 26, ... Read more

Three-star 2026 California TE Colby Simpson (@csimpson_88) earned an offer during a visit to #illini and will return for an official visit in June."A great opportunity to play in the Big Ten and a program," he said.https://t.co/WHsOwTptKF— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 26, 2025 ... Read more

2028 Chicago Brother Rice EDGE Kameron McGee (@KameronMcGee202) visited #illini on Monday, just a few months after receiving an offer from Illinois."It was an honor to be in the facility," he said.https://t.co/FzbkpDTxzh— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 26, 2025 ... Read more

#illini signee Dylan Frechette taking his official visit to Illinois next week https://t.co/vaxKZJWFag— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 26, 2025 ... Read more

>> @DPiper247 with some #illini offseason nuggets today🔗 https://t.co/61bg2LBFCD🔗 https://t.co/4bcDFxhKJS pic.twitter.com/UeplaattrS— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 25, 2025 ... Read more

Two #illini in the top-15 https://t.co/SXpECc7epu— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 25, 2025 ... Read more

#illini WBB notebook from yesterday's loss to Texas on:🏀 One last hat tip to the senior class🏀 A difficult Longhorns defense🏀 Berry Wallace's star turnhttps://t.co/7ZzF1ozYNV— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) March 25, 2025 ... Read more

Stay, Go, Hello: Inside #illini basketball roster dominoes, transfer portal game planGreat stuff from ⁦@Isaac__Trotter⁩ ⤵️ https://t.co/M5qRr8q3Pe— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 25, 2025 ... Read more

#illini basketball: Five items on Brad Underwood's offseason to-do list https://t.co/AmwUrozi35— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 25, 2025 ... Read more

I want to thank @IlliniFootball for just an amazing day. I can feel the love just not from the football facilities but from Champaign. Appreciate @BretBielema @BarryLunneyJr @artursitkowski4 have been top notch through my process. @PlayBookAthlete @QBHitList pic.twitter.com/KiTDxEnmSw— Trae Taylor (@Qb6Trae) March 25, 2025 ... Read more

The senior class for #illini WBB changed the program and won the first NCAAT game in 25 years. What’s next? Talented returners and newcomers, but less experience. “We have to understand they're passing over a torch and leaving a legacy here.”https://t.co/YYlqvNDE60— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) March 24, 2025 ... Read more

Joey crushed coverage of a fun Illini WBB season. Invaluable member of our team. https://t.co/x5ruJSITIE— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 24, 2025 ... Read more

Quick hits: Top-seeded Texas and it's stellar defense knocks #illini WBB out of NCAA Tournament, ending career of transformative senior class.🏀 What happened.🏀 What it means🏀 Star of the game🏀 Stats of the game🏀 Don't overlook🏀 What's nexthttps://t.co/ujdzSB7Af2— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) March 24, 2025 ... Read more

#Illini WBB seniors have really struggled, but this game really could be a real launching point for Berry Wallace. The freshman has 12 points on 5-for-6 shooting against the No. 6 defense in the country.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 24, 2025 ... Read more

22 points off 17 #illini turnovers for Texas.Longhorns defense is domianting Illinois, wihch is 8-for-25 shooting. https://t.co/z6xsyE5j9V— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 24, 2025 ... Read more

No. 1-seeded Texas leads No. 8-seeded #illini 34-18 at halftime.Illinois was 3-of-10 shooting with nine turnovers in the second quarter. pic.twitter.com/vdbeN3IIlS— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) March 24, 2025 ... Read more

#illini offer three-star California TE Colby SimpsonProfile: https://t.co/29c8pRdYgV https://t.co/FjkB4j8oq4— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 24, 2025 ... Read more

🎙 #Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 967 | Illini 2024-25 season in review, offseason preview@DPiper247 and I analyze the season that was and look ahead to the offseason that will be for Brad Underwood's program ⤵️https://t.co/Na6hoWbTBC— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 24, 2025 ... Read more

Madison Booker is good. She hits a tough-as-heck mid-range jumper over Kendall Bostic on the switch to end the first quarter.Texas leads 16-12 against the #illini— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) March 24, 2025 ... Read more

#illini WBB ain't scared. Playing a few No. 1 seeds certainly helped with that.Gonna be difficult against Texas' length and depth for a full 40 minutes for a short-handed team, but Illinois with a really solid start.— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 24, 2025 ... Read more

#illini WBB takes the court for the second round NCAA Tournament game against top-seeded Texas. pic.twitter.com/p6FQF8EcSu— Joey Wagner (@mrwagner25) March 24, 2025 ... Read more

ICYMI: @JWerner247 talked to @BodenTweets after the Illini’s loss to Kentucky - diving into Kasparas Jakučionis’ turnover issues, KJ & Will Riley’s potential jump to the NBA, & who runs it back in Champaign next yearPlus, some love for @IlliniWBBWATCH: https://t.co/WgNagbzzGA pic.twitter.com/UEoF7nO394— GNSportsTV (@GNSportsTV) March 24, 2025 ... Read more

LIVE PODCAST: @DPiper247 and I will be under-rested and overcaffeinated for an #illini basketball season review and offseason preview podcast at 11:30 a.m. CTJoin us then and weigh in ⤵️https://t.co/8M9Fbb41It— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 24, 2025 ... Read more

Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley were two of the best freshmen in #illini history but struggled in a season-ending loss to Kentucky.Still, the likely one-and-dones were good for Illinois & Illinois was good for them."We're better for having them."https://t.co/tEJbCzPQZG— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 24, 2025 ... Read more

The #Illini hope that a wild-ride season ending with a Round of 32 exit comes with a long-term payoff. Experience & roster carryover could lay a foundation going into the future."We can definitely learn from this"READ: https://t.co/2dsMg1d1PT pic.twitter.com/Wx2I7ORLC7— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) March 24, 2025 ... Read more

A rollercoaster ride of a 2024-25 #illini season ended with a rollercoaster experience in the NCAA Tournament. Fitting.How will the 2024-25 Illini basketball season be remembered? Well, it's complicated.My column from Milwaukee ⤵️https://t.co/t5vysHEHnQ— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 24, 2025 ... Read more

#illini Will Riley on process ahead: "I haven't thought about anything. We just lost. I was just hoping to make a run this season."— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 24, 2025 ... Read more

#illini Ben Humrichous has the opportunity to return for an extra season of eligibility due to the Pavia ruling."I haven't even thought about it as for now, it's going to take time because this one hurts a lot and just kind of move past this. But then find my family, ... Read more

#illini Tre White on tasting winning this season: "I had a bunch of experiences that I never had before. I'm just grateful for it all. Just ready to run it back."— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 24, 2025 ... Read more

Tre White on the #illini who will return: "Shit, I'm fiery right now. I feel like I can go play another game. ...I know we got a good group of returning guys, but it's just going to be a great summer full of work, and I'm excited to bring this ... Read more

#illini Tomislav Ivisic on if he'll return: "I cannot talk about that yet, but I like it here. I enjoyed my year here and we'll see about that."Ivisic played his way onto NBA radars and would be one of the best big men in the country if he returns.— Jeremy ... Read more

WATCH: #illini coach Brad Underwood talks to reporters outside the locker room about an 84-75 second-round NCAA Tournament loss to Kentucky and the offseason ahead.https://t.co/Ogw5MkPxoG— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 24, 2025 ... Read more

Programming note: @DPiper247 and I will have a season wrap-up podcast and offseason preview on Monday. We're in a loud arena with no quiet spots and we got a lot of writing and driving to do.Plenty coming to https://t.co/Ujp34yGx6A— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) March 24, 2025 ... Read more