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Illinois Basketball Recruiting

West Coast 4-star recruit is the complete package for Illinois' Brad Underwood

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Illinois Football

Illinois QB Luke Altmyer tabbed as a top Big Ten arm entering 2025

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Illinois Basketball Recruiting

Brad Underwood needs to lean into 'FamILLy' to land No. 15 prospect in class of 2026

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Illinois Basketball Recruiting

Illinois basketball in the hunt for massive class of 2026 big man

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Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves to the basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Possible reunion with Miami Heat could have Kasparas Jakucionis learning from LeBron

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2025 NBA Summer League - Washington Wizards v Phoenix Suns

A confident Will Riley is a scary Will Riley for the Washington Wizards

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Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) reacts against the Connecticut Huskies in the finals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden.

Former Illinois star repping the Fighting Illini during banner NBA Summer League game

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Mar 14, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (00) prepares to play the Orlando Magic at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Terrence Shannon Jr. is cementing his NBA status with the Minnesota Timberwolves

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Football

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South Carolina v Illinois - Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

Top 5 most underrated Illinois football players in College Football 26

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Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Why Illinois' College Football 26 roster signals a big 2025 season

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Michigan v Illinois

Illinois football rattling the recruiting landscape with massive 4-star commitment

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Michigan v Illinois

2025 Illinois football will feature one of the elite edge rushers in the country

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Basketball

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Feb 10, 2008; Columbus, OH, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Eric Gordon (23) drives against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the second half at Value City Arena. The Hoosiers beat the Buckeyes 59-53. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images

Top 10 Illinois basketball recruiting misses since the turn of the century

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Mar 14, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball poised for strong Big Ten title run despite underrated odds

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Mar 20, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood watches during NCAA Tournament First Round Practiceat Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball making strong push for Iowa rising star

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2025 NBA Summer League - Atlanta Hawks v Miami Heat

Kasparas Jakucionis breaks out of funk in big Miami Heat Summer League game

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Illinois v Nebraska

Illinois Football Recruiting

Illinois football class of 2026 team recruiting rankings floor and ceiling

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Basketball Recruiting

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Oakland v Illinois

Top 5-star recruit a likely reason for Illinois basketball visit

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IUPUI v Illinois

Illinois basketball getting in on massive 5-star recruitment

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Michigan State v Illinois

Sharpshooting recruit hears from the Illinois basketball program

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Sunnyslope forward Darius Wabbington (21) drives against St. Mary’s guard Noah Ondoua (10) during the boys PrimeTime basketball championship in Phoenix, on June 14, 2025.

Massive 5-star center becomes huge target for Illinois basketball

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Mar 14, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (00) prepares to play the Orlando Magic at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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Terrence Shannon Jr. shows his NBA chops in Minnesota Timberwolves Summer League

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2025 NBA California Classic - Miami Heat v San Antonio Spurs

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Don’t have buyer’s remorse on Miami Heat guard Kasparas Jakucionis

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Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema celebrates a 50-49 win over the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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Illinois might be on the horizon of the greatest athlete in program history

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Apr 11, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (00) prepares to play the Brooklyn Nets before the game at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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Former Illinois basketball great will have a new number in 2025-26

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Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) throws the ball against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the third quarter at Camping World Stadium.

Illinois Football

Illinois football finally reveals Citrus Bowl rings and fans are loving it

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Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Kasparas Jakucionis reacts after being selected as the 20th pick by the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Kasparas Jakucionis Summer League Miami Heat schedule

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May 31, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Illinois infielder Drake Westcott (34) hits a double during the eighth inning of a NCAA Division I Baseball Championship game between the Indiana State Sycamores and Illinois Fighting Illini at Kentucky Proud Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Illinois Baseball

Illinois Baseball roster set for major changes after key departures

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D.C. United v New York Red Bulls

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A new season and a fresh start for Illinois soccer

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