The Naperville, Illinois native will use his final year of eligibility with the Aggies.
Illinois Basketball up 4 spots in the most recent AP Top 25 update, following 3 consecutive victories over Mizzou, Southern, and Penn State.
Donta Simpson Jr would bring an athletic burst to the Fighting Illini frontline.
Houser will look to fill in big shoes at Illinois during his second stint in the Big Ten.
Janki brings experience to the Illini’s defensive front.
Williams will have one year of eligibility left and serves as a strong veteran presence in a young defensive back room.
Bowick was a major red zone target for the Illini during the 2025 season.
The Illini play their first game of 2026 on the road vs the Penn State Nittany Lions
Ward has been one of Bret Bielema's top assistants for the past three years.
Olano, a fan favorite in Champaign, will have one year of eligibility left.