Report: Illinois adds top transfer guard Stefan Vaaks
A big get to open the offseason.
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 19: Stefan Vaaks #7 of the Providence Friars dribbles the ball against Tre Norman #5 of the Marquette Golden Eagles during overtime at Fiserv Forum on January 19, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images And we’re off. Illinois’ offseason in the transfer portal started with a bang on Sunday afternoon when the Illini got a commitment from Providence guard Stefan Vaaks, according to multiple outlets.
NEWS: Providence transfer guard Stefan Vaaks has committed to Illinois, source told @On3 . The 6-7 freshman averaged 15. 8 points per game this season.
Earned Big East All-Freshman Team honors. https://t. co/P2CLLLO2iq pic.
twitter. com/vu0lhCv9EE — Joe Tipton (@JoeTipton) April 12, 2026 According to 247Sports, Vaaks is the 13th-best player in the portal. A native of Estonia, Vaaks is 6-foot-7 and 205 pounds.