At some point over the past six months or so, too many factors were pushing Ty Rodgers toward the State Farm Center doors for him to resist the idea of a fresh start and a transfer out of Illinois. It's a massive bummer for Illini fans, who had latched on to Rodgers in a way that they have few others who have passed through the program in recent memory. But by the time last month that Rodgers announced his intentions to hit the portal , it actually seemed the best possible decision for all involved. Still, it hit hard when the move was made official on Friday and Rodgers, after arriving as a freshman in Champaign in 2022 and playing two quality seasons for the Illini, was welcomed "home" by Boise State: — Boise State MBB (@BroncoSportsMBB) May 8, 2026 Now that Rodgers' departure is all said and done, let's consider the parties and whether the move was a net win or loss for each.…