I updated my Illini RSCI list. This is every Illini hoops recruit - both high school recruits and transfers - listed in the RSCI top-100 (since 1998).
Underwood recruits are in bold. Totals are Kruger 3 (doesn't include his 1997 class), Self 7, Weber 14, Groce 4, Underwood 27.
Boise State Broncos men's basketball fans should be absolutely pumped about the addition of Ty Rodgers next season.
Rodgers is a 6’6”, 200-pound guard/forward with an extremely intriguing skillset built around size, versatility, and physicality. He has not played since the 2023–24 season due to injury and a redshirt, but his impact at Illinois showed exactly why he’s such an exciting addition for Boise State.
During the 2023–24 season at Illinois:
• Started all 38 games
• 6.2 PPG
• 5.3 REB
• 2.0 AST
• 53.7% FG
Illinois also went 29–9 and won the Big Ten Tournament Championship that season.
Rodgers brings a rare combination of ball-handling ability, defensive switchability, rebounding, and positional versatility. He thrives attacking downhill, creating physical advantages around the basket, and impacting winning in multiple ways.
One of his most underrated traits is his activity on the glass. Rodgers finished 4th in the Big Ten in offensive rebounding during the 2023–24 season and should immediately bring toughness and physicality to the PAC-12.
Rare combination of size, versatility, and winning pedigree heading to Boise. @Ty_rodgers20
Key points in press release:
"The agreement would also include updated financial terms that would solidify Underwood among the highest paid coaches in college basketball."
Underwood: "I am more motivated than ever to help bring that title home to the University of Illinois."
Illinois House Resolution 867: Congratulates the Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Basketball Team on a remarkable season, their 28-9 overall record, and their advancement to the Final Four, and commends their dedication, achievement, and representation of the State of Illinois at the highest level.
Thank you to the Illinois House and Senate for celebrating our 2025-26 season!
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Gonna be a lot of people on the TL tonight wondering where the hell Ayo Dosunmu came from…
This. This is where he came from. He’s been a stone cold killer since birth.