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Illinois will want to have an open 2027 roster spot for Pettigrew. Illini are the leaders but nowhere near a done deal.

Bennett Konkey is expected to commit to Illinois.

Illinois is working hard to raise the money to pay off the NIL contracts that they agreed to. Until the books are balanced, high school recruiting is going to take a hit.

It could theoretically be around $2.3m per year, with 3 years guaranteed. He would go to the NBA under that kind of contract. Very unlikely to happen, though, so you're probably right about the money. But he would think very hard about it if he was offered guaranteed money for 3 years under...

The expectation in Illini-land is that Stojakovic will announce his return soon. I'm pretty sure he has already told the important people. But, his dad an agent have been working hard to secure a rookie exception guarantee. That's why there is no announcement yet with two days to go. Andrej...

Not Earth-shattering news, but Stojakovic decision is nearing.

They were not offered significant NIL deals.

Nah, we agree that Stojakovic returning is the most likely scenario.

It would be a sound decision money wise and in terms of his development, I just don't think he's going to get that kind of guarantee. It's possible, though.

Stojakovic's NBA connections could help him get a guarantee of a second round exception deal, from what I heard earlier today.

If he can get a guarantee of a second-round pick exception and standard contract, he is staying in the Draft. He might even stay without the exemption if its a 2-year deal partially guaranteed. He will come back if its likely going to be a two-way contract or a standard contract with no...

As I've posted here before, Andrej Stojakovic wants to go to the NBA. Since the day he declared, it has been 50 / 50 - come back to Illinois or stay in the draft. That hasn't changed. He will do what he, his agent, and his family decide is the best opportunity.

Did not anticipate the speed at which the market would explode and pass them by.

Big NIL budget problems for Illinois football.

Heard Illinois will get a little more serious about some Euro targets this month.