The 2026 NCAA transfer portal opened on April 7, allowing college basketball players to seek transfers until April 21. Illinois basketball is tracking player movements during this period, with updates on outgoing transfers available.
The 2026 NCAA transfer portal opened on April 7, followed by thousands of college basketball players looking to move around the country.
The undergraduate players seeking immediate eligibility put their names in the online database that allows them to be contacted by other schools about the possibility of transferring. The period lasts until April 21.
An updated list of the comings and goings for coach Brad Underwood and Illinois basketball can be found below.
Outgoing transfers are listed with new program, if known.
Dec 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Mihailo Petrovic (77) drives to the basket as Southern University Jaguars guard Michael Jacobs (10) defends during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
The 6-foot-2 sophomore guard appeared in 19 games, averaging 1.6 points and 0.7 rebounds in just under six minutes a game. He entered the portal on April 11. Petrovic will have two years of eligibility remaining.
Toni Bilic, seen here at the FIBA U20 EuroBasket Division B event in 2024.
The 6-foot-8 sophomore forward redshirted this season after arriving in December. He entered the portal on April 11. Bilic will have three years of eligibility remaining.
The 6-foot-7 Vaaks comes to Champaign after a season at Providence, being named a member of the Big East all-freshman team. He averaged 15.8 points, 3.2 assists and 2.5 rebounds in 31 of 33 games for the Friars, including 22 starts. Vaaks will have three seasons of eligibility remaining. He committed to Illinois on April 12.
Providence Friars guard Stefan Vaaks (7) at Prudential Center.
This article originally appeared on Journal Star: 2026 NCAA transfer portal tracker: Illinois basketball roster updates
The deadline for players to enter the 2026 NCAA transfer portal is April 21.
The head coach of Illinois basketball during the 2026 transfer portal period is Brad Underwood.
After entering the NCAA transfer portal, players can be contacted by other schools about potential transfer opportunities.
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