Illinois basketball enters the 2026-2027 season with a rather rare trait: continuity. In an era dominated by the transfer portal and nonstop roster turnover, the Illini...
Boswell will hopefully be the second Illini basketball player drafted in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Wagler would be the first Illini basketball player to be drafted in the top-five since 2005.
Humrichous was the team's best spot-up shooter and most versatile defender off the bench.
Smith is a 6 foot 3 combo guard from Philadelphia.
Williams brings a lot of athletic similarities to the former Illini great, Terrence Shannon Jr.
Boswell will head to the NBA draft after a successful two seasons with the Illini.
Williams is the top player in the state of Illinois per the 247sports class of 2026 rankings.
Yet another of college basketball's most respected voices, is VERY high on Illinois Basketball in 2026-27.
Daughtry is a top-20 prospect in the class of 2027.