CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Ty Rodgers posted a simple two-word message on X Tuesday night.

"I'm back," said Rodgers on social media.

The junior forward sat out last season after deciding to redshirt.

Rodgers started in all 38 games for Illinois in 2023-24, averaging 6.2 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.

It comes as welcome news after three Illini entered the transfer portal last weekend including Morez Johnson, Tre White and Carey Booth.

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