Illinois Forward Toni Bilic Enters Transfer Portal: What It Means for the Illini
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Illinois freshman guard Keaton Wagler has declared for the NBA draft after a record-breaking season. The departure of Wagler and other players leaves a big hole for the Illinois team to fill, while Northwestern is set to return several key players, including guards Angelo Ciaravino and Jake West.
The college basketball transfer portal has opened, and several players have made announcements. Illinois freshman guard Keaton Wagler declared for the NBA draft after a standout season, setting multiple freshman records. He averaged 17.9 points per game and led Illinois to its first Final Four appearance since 2005. Meanwhile, Serbian point guard Mihailo Petrović and Croatian forward Toni Bilić are entering the portal. Northwestern guards Angelo Ciaravino and Jake West have announced their returns, along with Phoenix Gill. Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo will return for her senior year after leading the Irish to the Elite Eight. These moves will impact the rosters of local teams, with Illinois facing a big hole to fill and Northwestern set for a roster reboot.
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