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*Unofficial* Illinois Men’s Basketball Fan Account — covering all things Fighting Illini Hoops
If you told me Texas Tech wouldn’t attempt a free throw in the first half, I’d tell you you are out your damn mind. Early returns on Crocker… are positive! #illini
November 12, 2025 at 2:42 AM
If you told me Texas Tech wouldn’t attempt a free throw in the first half, I’d tell you you are out your damn mind. Early returns on Crocker… are positive! #illini
Vegas likes Illinois tomorrow…
November 10, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Vegas likes Illinois tomorrow…
🚨 KENPOM PRESEASON 🚨
Illinois ranks #6 in @kenpom.com’s pre-season rankings, 2nd in the Big Ten behind only Purdue. Projected 14-6 finish in the Big Ten as well
Illinois ranks #6 in @kenpom.com’s pre-season rankings, 2nd in the Big Ten behind only Purdue. Projected 14-6 finish in the Big Ten as well
October 12, 2025 at 12:48 PM
🚨 KENPOM PRESEASON 🚨
Illinois ranks #6 in @kenpom.com’s pre-season rankings, 2nd in the Big Ten behind only Purdue. Projected 14-6 finish in the Big Ten as well
Illinois ranks #6 in @kenpom.com’s pre-season rankings, 2nd in the Big Ten behind only Purdue. Projected 14-6 finish in the Big Ten as well
Only 1️⃣3️⃣ days until we get to see Illinois basketball in action against Illinois St. in an exhibition match — then an absolutely loaded slate awaits us this winter. Almost that time…
October 7, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Only 1️⃣3️⃣ days until we get to see Illinois basketball in action against Illinois St. in an exhibition match — then an absolutely loaded slate awaits us this winter. Almost that time…
Illinois officially announces its non-conference schedule. No major surprises beyond what we already knew, but a very strong set of 5 games:
- Texas Tech
- Alabama
- UConn
- Tennessee
- Missouri
- Texas Tech
- Alabama
- UConn
- Tennessee
- Missouri
August 19, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Illinois officially announces its non-conference schedule. No major surprises beyond what we already knew, but a very strong set of 5 games:
- Texas Tech
- Alabama
- UConn
- Tennessee
- Missouri
- Texas Tech
- Alabama
- UConn
- Tennessee
- Missouri
Illinois has never had a one-and-done. That will change tonight with 2 first round draft picks. Good luck to Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley tonight! Make us proud 🧡💙
June 25, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Illinois has never had a one-and-done. That will change tonight with 2 first round draft picks. Good luck to Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley tonight! Make us proud 🧡💙
BIG news today — Brad Underwood’s contract was extended through the 2030-31 season. (Bret Bielema also got a contract extension).
TBD is whether Brad’s extension comes with a track suit and free flights to Serbia 😉
TBD is whether Brad’s extension comes with a track suit and free flights to Serbia 😉
May 14, 2025 at 3:51 AM
BIG news today — Brad Underwood’s contract was extended through the 2030-31 season. (Bret Bielema also got a contract extension).
TBD is whether Brad’s extension comes with a track suit and free flights to Serbia 😉
TBD is whether Brad’s extension comes with a track suit and free flights to Serbia 😉
While we still know very little about the 2025-26 non-conference slate, @illinimbb.bsky.social put this graphic up on X — November 19th game against Alabama at the United Center (return game for our trip to Birmingham last year).
May 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM
While we still know very little about the 2025-26 non-conference slate, @illinimbb.bsky.social put this graphic up on X — November 19th game against Alabama at the United Center (return game for our trip to Birmingham last year).
🚨 COMMIT ALERT 🚨
Illinois adds incoming freshman guard Blake Fagbemi from Benet Academy. The 6-1 guard previously committed to D-2 Truman State. Likely a deeper bench piece for the #illini, but this makes 14 filled roster spots
Illinois adds incoming freshman guard Blake Fagbemi from Benet Academy. The 6-1 guard previously committed to D-2 Truman State. Likely a deeper bench piece for the #illini, but this makes 14 filled roster spots
May 8, 2025 at 11:08 AM
🚨 COMMIT ALERT 🚨
Illinois adds incoming freshman guard Blake Fagbemi from Benet Academy. The 6-1 guard previously committed to D-2 Truman State. Likely a deeper bench piece for the #illini, but this makes 14 filled roster spots
Illinois adds incoming freshman guard Blake Fagbemi from Benet Academy. The 6-1 guard previously committed to D-2 Truman State. Likely a deeper bench piece for the #illini, but this makes 14 filled roster spots
Illinois released it’s 2025-26 home/away B1G opponents today:
April 29, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Illinois released it’s 2025-26 home/away B1G opponents today:
With the Stojakovic addition, I spy a top 15 team on Bart Torvik 👀
April 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
With the Stojakovic addition, I spy a top 15 team on Bart Torvik 👀
Even Brad is leaning into the bit 😂
April 28, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Even Brad is leaning into the bit 😂
Say hello to the newest #illini!
Andrej Stojakovic commits to Illinois! HUGE pick-up for Brad Underwood. Cal transfer wing could be our best scorer and provides tremendous length and upside. I-L-L!
Andrej Stojakovic commits to Illinois! HUGE pick-up for Brad Underwood. Cal transfer wing could be our best scorer and provides tremendous length and upside. I-L-L!
April 28, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Say hello to the newest #illini!
Andrej Stojakovic commits to Illinois! HUGE pick-up for Brad Underwood. Cal transfer wing could be our best scorer and provides tremendous length and upside. I-L-L!
Andrej Stojakovic commits to Illinois! HUGE pick-up for Brad Underwood. Cal transfer wing could be our best scorer and provides tremendous length and upside. I-L-L!
Andrej Stojakovic has this entire fanbase on a string right now
April 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Andrej Stojakovic has this entire fanbase on a string right now
#illini Target: Jamir Watkins
Would be in his 5th year of college basketball if he returns to school. Started his career at VCU and averaged 18.4 points for FSU last season. Not the best shooter, but can use his size to his advantage and is a plus rebounder on the wing. Expect plenty of bidders.
Would be in his 5th year of college basketball if he returns to school. Started his career at VCU and averaged 18.4 points for FSU last season. Not the best shooter, but can use his size to his advantage and is a plus rebounder on the wing. Expect plenty of bidders.
April 19, 2025 at 6:52 PM
#illini Target: Jamir Watkins
Would be in his 5th year of college basketball if he returns to school. Started his career at VCU and averaged 18.4 points for FSU last season. Not the best shooter, but can use his size to his advantage and is a plus rebounder on the wing. Expect plenty of bidders.
Would be in his 5th year of college basketball if he returns to school. Started his career at VCU and averaged 18.4 points for FSU last season. Not the best shooter, but can use his size to his advantage and is a plus rebounder on the wing. Expect plenty of bidders.
#illini Target: Andrej Stojakovic
6-7 skilled wing transferring from California where he averaged 17.9 points and 4.7 rebounds as a sophomore. Skilled playmaker who could be our primary option on the wing and potential leading scorer. Huge priority, but I imagine there’s going to be a lot of demand
6-7 skilled wing transferring from California where he averaged 17.9 points and 4.7 rebounds as a sophomore. Skilled playmaker who could be our primary option on the wing and potential leading scorer. Huge priority, but I imagine there’s going to be a lot of demand
April 19, 2025 at 6:49 PM
#illini Target: Andrej Stojakovic
6-7 skilled wing transferring from California where he averaged 17.9 points and 4.7 rebounds as a sophomore. Skilled playmaker who could be our primary option on the wing and potential leading scorer. Huge priority, but I imagine there’s going to be a lot of demand
6-7 skilled wing transferring from California where he averaged 17.9 points and 4.7 rebounds as a sophomore. Skilled playmaker who could be our primary option on the wing and potential leading scorer. Huge priority, but I imagine there’s going to be a lot of demand
#illini Target: Adam Miller
Transferred from Illinois after his freshman season, and spent the last 2 seasons at Arizona St. Shot 43% from three last year on 133 attempts (well above his career average). He’d be an experienced backcourt piece who can defend at a very high level.
Transferred from Illinois after his freshman season, and spent the last 2 seasons at Arizona St. Shot 43% from three last year on 133 attempts (well above his career average). He’d be an experienced backcourt piece who can defend at a very high level.
April 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
#illini Target: Adam Miller
Transferred from Illinois after his freshman season, and spent the last 2 seasons at Arizona St. Shot 43% from three last year on 133 attempts (well above his career average). He’d be an experienced backcourt piece who can defend at a very high level.
Transferred from Illinois after his freshman season, and spent the last 2 seasons at Arizona St. Shot 43% from three last year on 133 attempts (well above his career average). He’d be an experienced backcourt piece who can defend at a very high level.
Word on the street is former #illini Adam Miller is a portal figure of interest 👀
Miller started every game as a freshman for an Illinois team that earned a 1-seed. He’s made stops at LSU, and most recently Arizona St., after initially transferring.
Miller started every game as a freshman for an Illinois team that earned a 1-seed. He’s made stops at LSU, and most recently Arizona St., after initially transferring.
April 17, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Word on the street is former #illini Adam Miller is a portal figure of interest 👀
Miller started every game as a freshman for an Illinois team that earned a 1-seed. He’s made stops at LSU, and most recently Arizona St., after initially transferring.
Miller started every game as a freshman for an Illinois team that earned a 1-seed. He’s made stops at LSU, and most recently Arizona St., after initially transferring.
KJ in the house!!!
April 13, 2025 at 3:05 AM
KJ in the house!!!
🚨 COMMIT ALERT 🚨
Illinois lands 19-year old, 6’9” Montenegrin forward David Mirkovic. Expected to be a strong rebounder and big body at the 4. Mirkovic can also stretch the floor and shoot threes (~27% for SC Derby). The #illini continue to prove the European pipeline runs deep!
Illinois lands 19-year old, 6’9” Montenegrin forward David Mirkovic. Expected to be a strong rebounder and big body at the 4. Mirkovic can also stretch the floor and shoot threes (~27% for SC Derby). The #illini continue to prove the European pipeline runs deep!
April 8, 2025 at 2:51 AM
🚨 COMMIT ALERT 🚨
Illinois lands 19-year old, 6’9” Montenegrin forward David Mirkovic. Expected to be a strong rebounder and big body at the 4. Mirkovic can also stretch the floor and shoot threes (~27% for SC Derby). The #illini continue to prove the European pipeline runs deep!
Illinois lands 19-year old, 6’9” Montenegrin forward David Mirkovic. Expected to be a strong rebounder and big body at the 4. Mirkovic can also stretch the floor and shoot threes (~27% for SC Derby). The #illini continue to prove the European pipeline runs deep!
