Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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I regret to inform you all that if they're not wearing an Illini polo, the player plans to transfer
So you telling me Tomi is transferring…
Omg Keaton IS staying then?! /s
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Seems like all the players that could come back are in Champaign, seems like all is well. Offseason going well and Morillo and Coleman look like future stars.
Kylan Boswell is in Portsmouth Virginia for seniors bball tourney PIT.
erie🐐🖤 on Instagram: "With the news now official that @davidmirk0vic is returning for next season, him and @brandonleee15 have this to say to Illini fans! #fightingillini #b1gbasketball #illinois"
1,062 likes, 5 comments - eriemartin._ on April 15, 2026: "With the news now official that @davidmirk0vic is returning for next season, him and @brandonleee15 have this to say to Illini fans! #fightingillini #b1gbasketball #illinois".
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B Lee confirmed returning?
I would be surprised if anyone else announces today. Even if others are sealed to return, I think the program likes to spread out news so players have their day.
Breaking down the offseason for Michigan, Arizona, UConn, Illinois, Duke
Who's leaving, who's staying, and who's coming? Let's take a look at 2026's last teams standing.
Expect more announcements tomorrow if nothing happens tonight.
Okay. But it’s actually better because you’re more sure of what you’re getting.
Any smoke to the polos wearing being an indicator mentioned above?
Now this is the Loyalty skepticism and fear mongering that I have missed this offseason. Good to know it's still in us.
Maybe. /s
This is probably the wrong forum, and I'm probably a little drunk on the spiked orange kool-aid, but the chemistry/culture of this team has the potential to be the best of the BU's time at U of I.
Also, is Mirk one of the more prominent faces of NCAA BB next year??? I think he should be. I get that some people dont like international players for a variety of factors, but he has a lot of child-like attributes that are endearing, he's the typical age of a college Soph or Junior, and he's got a dynamic personality, game, and competitiveness. Assuming we are at worst a top 10 pre-season team, he's got to be on all of the pre-season individual watch lists. Everyone is going to be lining up to interview him.
What a time to be alive as an Illini fan!
Also, is Mirk one of the more prominent faces of NCAA BB next year??? I think he should be. I get that some people dont like international players for a variety of factors, but he has a lot of child-like attributes that are endearing, he's the typical age of a college Soph or Junior, and he's got a dynamic personality, game, and competitiveness. Assuming we are at worst a top 10 pre-season team, he's got to be on all of the pre-season individual watch lists. Everyone is going to be lining up to interview him.
What a time to be alive as an Illini fan!
Smoke? Are you being sarcastic?
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