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.
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An updated list of the comings and goings for coach Brad Underwood and Illinois basketball can be found below.
Illinois players entering the portal (2)
Outgoing transfers are listed with new program, if known.
Mihailo Petrovic
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
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.
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Players in the portal headed to Illinois (1)
Stefan Veels
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
