Rodgers suffered a significant knee injury in June 2025 and has not seen the court since the preseason exhibition before the 2024-2025 season.
Rodgers last played saw game action in a preseason exhibition vs Ole Miss in 2024.
If healthy, Rodgers can provide a healthy dose of athleticism, toughness and versatility.
Rodgers was expected to be a key player on an Illini roster that really needs his skill set.
Though Rodgers had a successful surgery, his availability for the 2025-2026 season remains in serious question.
The Illini lose a key leader on the floor in Ty Rodgers
The Illini will have a hungry and experienced voice in their locker room next year.
The Illini forward could see a role here in the 2025-2026 season.
Three takeaways from the Fighting Illini win over EIU.
The junior forward's hustle will be missed.