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Illinois Basketball Boosts Roster with Transfer Portal Stars

5/12/2025

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The Illinois basketball team is making waves by strategically leveraging the transfer portal, bringing in standout talents like David Mirkovic and Mihailo Petrovic. With 11 scholarship players on board, they’re eyeing Puff Johnson, a former Penn State guard who averaged 10.2 points last season, despite facing challenges with his three-point shooting.

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Story summary

The Illinois basketball team is making waves by strategically leveraging the transfer portal, bringing in standout talents like David Mirkovic and Mihailo Petrovic. With 11 scholarship players on board, they’re eyeing Puff Johnson, a former Penn State guard who averaged 10.2 points last season, despite facing challenges with his three-point shooting.