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Illini Hoops @illinihoops.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

🚨 TRANSFER COMMIT 🚨 Illinois lands Providence guard Stefan Vaaks in the transfer portal. 6-7 rising sophomore who averaged 15.8 PPG, 3.2 APG, and shot 35% from deep on high volume. Really crafty playmaker who can be extremely effective in PnR sets. Great positional size add at point guard. #illini

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Illini Hoops @illinihoops.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Likely little coverage today. Enjoying the moment. Enjoy the game, and I-L-L!

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Illini Hoops @illinihoops.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Iowa stands between Illinois and its first Final Four since 2005. Couldn’t have drawn this up better…

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Illini Hoops @illinihoops.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

For the 2nd time in 3 years: Your Illinois Fighting Illini are going to the Elite 8!! I-L-L!

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Illini Hoops @illinihoops.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Elite play from Mirk and Wagler tonight. #illini

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Illini Hoops @illinihoops.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Illinois vs Fran McCaffery in Greenville!

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Illini Hoops @illinihoops.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Brad Underwood calling the timeout down 18 when he could’ve waited to be down 21

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Illini Hoops @illinihoops.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

MASSIVE one tonight. Who’s ready?!? I-L-L

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Illini Hoops @illinihoops.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Jake Davis. NAILS!! We are headed to overtime in East Lansing… #illini

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Illini Hoops @illinihoops.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Ben Humrichous appreciation post. Thought the senior had a phenomenal half on both ends of the floor. And seems he’s getting his shot confidence back. 8 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists in 15 minutes. #illini

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Illini Hoops @illinihoops.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Keaton Wagler MONEY!!! Illinois takes a 47-19 lead into the break over Northwestern. Are we having fun?!?

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Illini Hoops @illinihoops.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Being in this game with the three point shooting differential is amazing.

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Illini Hoops @illinihoops.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Soak it in with Keaton Wagler. We thought maybe could be in the realm of Will Riley and KJ. We thought maybe he was having the best freshmen season in Illinois history. Wagler is now having one of the best single season #illini performances ever. This is simply unheard of.

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Illini Hoops @illinihoops.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Illinois now with the most efficient offense in the country according to Kenpom 😄 — clashing with #2 Purdue on Saturday.

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Illini Hoops @illinihoops.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Kylan Boswell is a freaking WARRIOR man. Wear that jersey with pride tonight! #illini

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Illini Hoops @illinihoops.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Can’t help but smile watching this kid play. #illini

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Illini Hoops @illinihoops.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Hammering MizNoz on the offensive glass was on my XMas list. #illini

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Illini Hoops @illinihoops.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Pretty fricking cool. Illinois showed up

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Illini Hoops @illinihoops.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Not a minute later, Ben forces a travel here by once again moving his feet and playing vertically without fouling. Maybe a little too much help off the strong side corner, but it's against a freshman who came in having made 0 career three pointers, and great discipline to not bite on the shot fake

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Illini Hoops @illinihoops.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Ben stops the ball in transition here, moves his feet, and defends without fouling. Probably forced a travel here too that wasn't called, but he has the wherewithal to alter the shot and tip it back out to Boswell to start the break

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Illini Hoops @illinihoops.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Awesome individual defensive possession here, keeping his man in front of him and then providing help off the spin move to alter the shot and collect the rebound

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Illini Hoops @illinihoops.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

I thought Ben Humrichous did so many good things defensively in the 1H for the #illini against Alabama. Starting here with a chase down block - so much more athleticism than he displayed last year, and the effort in transition not only saves a bucket but leads to a run-out Andrej Stojakovic dunk.

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Illini Hoops @illinihoops.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

So…. Tomi AND Mihailo Petrovic back tonight?!? Let’s Go! #illini

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Illini Hoops @illinihoops.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

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

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Illini Hoops @illinihoops.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Vegas likes Illinois tomorrow…

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Illini Hoops @illinihoops.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

🚨 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

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Illini Hoops @illinihoops.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

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…

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Illini Hoops @illinihoops.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

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

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Illini Hoops @illinihoops.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

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 🧡💙

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