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Illinois Basketball Embraces European Style for 2025-26 Season

4/29/2025

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The Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team is embracing a bold new identity for the 2025-26 season, shifting towards a European-style roster. With the exciting arrivals of Croatian twins Tomislav and Zvonimir Ivisic, along with Cal transfer Andrej Stojakovic, the team is poised to reclaim its edge in the Big Ten after a significant roster overhaul.

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The Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team is embracing a bold new identity for the 2025-26 season, shifting towards a European-style roster. With the exciting arrivals of Croatian twins Tomislav and Zvonimir Ivisic, along with Cal transfer Andrej Stojakovic, the team is poised to reclaim its edge in the Big Ten after a significant roster overhaul.