Illini's NBA Future Is Bright

Illinois Basketball Illini News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

Illinois Fighting Illini are primed for NBA glory in 2026-27, with ESPN projecting four players—Andrej Stojakovic, David Mirkovic, Stefan Vaaks, and Quentin Coleman—to go in the draft. Only one is a freshman, meaning the core has already weathered college basketball’s grind. Coleman, despite zero games played, is a breakout candidate with elite scoring potential and NBA-range, possibly a top-10 pick. Tomislav and Zvonimir Ivisic could join the list if they improve their shooting consistency—especially from deep. With a weaker draft class expected, Illinois’ NBA-ready talent could dominate the…