Illini Insight

Everything Illini - ‘25-26 Season & Recruiting Updates.

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‘25-26 Season Expectations- Starting 5

We discuss in detail on what this starting 5 has to offer on what we should expect to see for this upcoming campaign.

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I have decided to start diving on Illini Basketball for the ‘25-26 season.

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EYBL Notables - 17U (Part 1)

Got a chance to watch and evaluate some high-level talent. Here’s who caught my eye.

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@CBKReport Ian Eagle.

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Deepdive Series | No. 2 Tomislav Ivisic

Here, we discuss Ivisic’s game and potential while also discussing his strengths and areas of improvement.

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Deepdive Series | No. 1 Yaxel Lendeborg

Here we discuss Yaxel Lendeborg’s abilities, strengths and areas of refinement. (Feb 2025)

This article is pretty outdated but it’s worth a read.

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Will Wade’s Recruiting Trail | NC State’s Expectations + Trajectory

With a re-loaded roster, this team will be an immediate impact during conference play next season.

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Illinois International Recruiting Surge | The Balkan 5

Here we discuss the Fighting Illini’s red-hot recruiting, landing players from Europe and landing Big Time transfers.

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NBA Combine Measurements + Expectations | 1-10

Here we breakdown multiple players that have a high chance of being lottery picks in this years NBA Draft.

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@NicThomasNBA Definitely a one to track.

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@DinoCook7 @PIT_Basketball Preciate that sir!

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Portsmouth Invitational Standouts - Pt. 1

A handful amount of players were quite impressive as I got a chance to check out the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament.

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The Illini are increasing their standards in terms of their recruitment.

Now starting to recruit international players and it’s in their favor, producing guys like Kasparas Jakucionis and Tomislav Ivisic.

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BREAKING: Nazareth guard Jesus Christ has entered his name into the transfer portal.

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Final Weekend Recap + Transfer Portal News & Updates

As college basketball comes to a close, there are quite a few prospects that have had an outstanding final weekend and there are prospects that are looking for a new home.

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