Anyone here into knitting?

It's that time of year. All basketball transfer portal news will go there.

The men's basketball transfer window runs Monday, March 24 - Tuesday, April 22.

A quick update on Illinois targets in the portal, + Euro-League wing Dame Sarr.

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Make it up for his visit? Who made it up for the visits?

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Fighting Illini women's basketball signee Destiny Jackson has been named 2025 Illinois Ms. Basketball, the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) announced on April 4. Jackson played at Whitney Young Magnet H.S. while playing club for Example Sports GUAA.

A five-star guard out of Chicago, Jackson also earned a spot on the Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy Girl's High School Player of the Year Preseason Watch List. She is one of five Fighting Illini signees who combined to be the No. 7-ranked class in espnW's 2025 recruiting rankings.

The 5-foot-6 guard averaged 21.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2.8 steals per game as a senior during the 2024-25 season for the Dolphins. Leading her 2024-25 team to a 25-9 record and to the Class 4A sectional championship game, Jackson is a three-time First Team All-State selection and a McDonald's All American Game nominee. Across her four-year high school career, Jackson averaged 17.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 3.3 steals, and 0.5 blocks, while totaling 2,204 points, 752 rebounds, 445 assists, and 408 steals for Whitney Young Magnet High School.

Jackson joins Tauja Catchings as the only Fighting Illini women's basketball players named both Illinois Ms. Basketball and Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year. Catchings earned both honors in 1996 before becoming a letterwinner at Illinois from 1997-2000.

They didn't have much of a case, IMO. He played in 5 games during the disputed season, so.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The Illinois football program’s waiver for DL TeRah Edwards to be eligible in 2025 has been denied. Edwards will now enter the NFL Draft.

Statement from Bret Bielema

“We are disappointed by the NCAA’s decision to deny TeRah Edwards’ waiver for eligibility in 2025. We submitted TeRah’s case in January with the belief that his unique circumstances were grounds for the NCAA to grant him eligibility this season. Last week, we were informed that he would not get the season that we believe he deserves.

What can’t be denied is TeRah’s toughness, positive outlook, and leadership throughout this process. TeRah’s focus has been on what he can control and what’s ahead, as evidenced during his impressive testing at our NFL Pro Day. He has been committed every day to making his NFL dreams a reality.

TeRah has made a lasting impact on our program and our defensive line room. He has a bright future, both in the NFL and beyond.”

Statement from TeRah Edwards

“I appreciate the University of Illinois for fighting on my behalf and will forever be grateful for everything this program has done for me. This journey has shaped me in ways I’ll never forget, but I’m confident it’s time to take that next step toward the NFL and embrace what’s ahead.”

Someone posted on the Henson board that we were closer to a Natty in football than in basketball.

I have to believe that is true right now.

Who would have dreamed that a year ago?

That is coming back for sure?

Phoenix Stotijn, 5-9 guard, Fr., Arkansas | 7.2 PPG | 1.5 RPG | 2.2 APG

Laci Steele, 5-11 guard, Soph., NC State | 1.7 PPG | 0.9 RPG |

Skyler Jones, 6-0 guard, Soph, Arizona | 10.7 PPG | 3.0 RPG | 1.8 APG

Aaliyah Guyton, 5-7 guard, Fr. Iowa | 4.7 PPG | 1.2 RPG | 1.1 APG

April 4th and April 11th are weekends of lots of visitors. Hope we snag 5 or 6 from that group.

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