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No. 3 Illinois, with five key players back on the roster, reloads for another run at the Final Four

Illinois returns five rotation players, adds a top recruit and a transfer, and opens the season ranked No. 3 despite David Mirkovic’s injury.

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Illinois basketball is gearing up for a promising season after reaching the Final Four for the first time in 21 years. The team is ranked No. 3 in the AP Top 25 preseason poll, matching their second-highest preseason rank ever.…

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Can the No. 3 Illini men meet sky-high expectations? What to know about Illinois basketball this season.

A mix of returning talent from the Final Four team and promising newcomers gives Illinois the look of another contender entering the 2026-27 season.

·Chicago, United States
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No. 3 Illinois, with five key players back on the roster, reloads for another run at the Final Four

Illinois (28-9, 15-5 Big Ten)

·Winnipeg, Canada
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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
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