en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Illinois Fighting Illini Basketball News https://sportspyder.com/mcb/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball/news Kylan Boswell contributed 8 points (3/3 FG), 7 assists, and 4 rebounds in only 15 game minutes for the Hornets in a summer league loss to the Pelicans. Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home, auto, business, and life insurance needs quote today: https://gtlk.link/5zlx5Emx Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:33:11 GMT Isaac Ambrose https://sportspyder.com/mcb/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball/articles/57229077 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball/articles/57229077 false false Zeno Joy, IlliniGuys Staff Writer July 12, 2026 It’s time to turn back the clock on the gridiron. In the second installation of an IlliniGuys offseason series, we’re taking a look at head coach Bret Bielema’s first Illinois team back when he was in his first year in Champaign. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:06:24 GMT mikeilliniguys-com https://sportspyder.com/mcb/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball/articles/57226634 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball/articles/57226634 false false Illini Inquirer's Kyle Tausk and Jeremy Werner discuss improvements Illinois star forward David Mirkovic can make entering Year Two with the Illini.Watch the... Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:24:57 GMT Illini Inquirer: Illinois on 247Sports https://sportspyder.com/mcb/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball/articles/57225715 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball/articles/57225715 false false Who will Illinois fans see at State Farm Center this fall? Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:10:03 GMT SCOTT RICHEY srichey@news-gazette.com https://sportspyder.com/mcb/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball/articles/57225059 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball/articles/57225059 false false The Illini are the first high-major program to offer Stasys, an in-state recruit with a unique skill set Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:07:13 GMT Jackson Langendorf https://sportspyder.com/mcb/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball/articles/57228430 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball/articles/57228430 false false Kyle Tausk and Jeremy Werner discuss if Stefan Vaaks and Quentin Coleman can fill big shoes in the Illinois basketball backcourt following the departures of ... Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:16:36 GMT Illini Inquirer: Illinois on 247Sports https://sportspyder.com/mcb/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball/articles/57221409 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball/articles/57221409 false false By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys Staff Writer July 11, 2026 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — For much of the pre-draft process, former Illinois guard Kylan Boswell's name consistently appeared on NBA mock drafts, most often as a second-round selection. Some evaluators believed there was an outside chance he could sneak into the first round, but that opportunity never materialized. What followed, however, may have been an even better outcome. After going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft, Boswell quickly found a home with the Charlotte Hornets, signing a two-way contract that gives the 21-year-old guard an opportunity to develop while proving he belongs at the next level. For the Boswell family, the destination and the organization's commitment ultimately mattered more than hearing his name called on draft night. Boswell worked out for several NBA franchises during the pre-draft process: the Sacramento Kings, Indiana Pacers, Orlando Magic, and Golden State Warriors. Sources believed Golden State would select him with its second-round pick at No. 54, but the Warriors instead drafted 6-foot-7 Florida State guard Lajae Jones. Boswell's father, Brandon Boswell, spoke with IlliniGuys on Friday evening about the journey that led his son to Charlotte. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:40:10 GMT larryilliniguys-com https://sportspyder.com/mcb/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball/articles/57218804 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball/articles/57218804 false false Watch the latest Illini Inquirer Podcast: https://youtube.com/live/Xy0JTV_xaj4?feature=share Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:37:49 GMT Illini Inquirer: Illinois on 247Sports https://sportspyder.com/mcb/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball/articles/57218784 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball/articles/57218784 false false Coleman enters college with great expectations, but is he ready to hit the ground running as the Illini's premier weapon? Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:24:54 GMT Jackson Langendorf https://sportspyder.com/mcb/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball/articles/57218288 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball/articles/57218288 false false Click here to celebrate the Illini's run to the Final Four (posters, books) Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:44:37 GMT SCOTT RICHEY srichey@news-gazette.com https://sportspyder.com/mcb/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball/articles/57216959 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball/articles/57216959 false false Stojakovic: 'I think we're going to be the fastest team in the country' Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:07:03 GMT SCOTT RICHEY srichey@news-gazette.com https://sportspyder.com/mcb/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball/articles/57216499 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball/articles/57216499 false false Although he’s most vividly remembered for the event that occurred 102 years ago Saturday — July 11, 1924 — Horatio “Ray” Fitch led an exemplary existence throughout his 84 years of life. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:06:59 GMT Mike Pearson https://sportspyder.com/mcb/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball/articles/57216498 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball/articles/57216498 false false Both Keaton Wagler and Kylan Boswell struggled mightily in their respective debuts, while a more seasoned former Illini showed out Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:04:03 GMT Jackson Langendorf https://sportspyder.com/mcb/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball/articles/57217734 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball/articles/57217734 false false Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:13:35 GMT Fighting Illini at OrangeandBlueNews (On3.com) https://sportspyder.com/mcb/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball/articles/57213163 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball/articles/57213163 false false