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Illinois Football Recruiting

Illinois football receives huge news from massive 4-star recruit

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Illinois Basketball Recruiting

Massive 5-star center becomes huge target for Illinois basketball

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Illinois Football Recruiting

Illinois football makes top 4 for Texas recruit, commitment date set

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Illinois Football Recruiting

Historical precedent shows Illinois football landed a high impact recruit

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News

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2025 NBA Draft Combine

Best and worst NBA Draft spots for Illinois basketball guard Kasparas Jakucionis

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2025 NBA Draft Combine

Best and worst NBA Draft spots for Illinois basketball forward Will Riley

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Transfer portal a big change? House settlement says, “Hold my beer”

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Mar 23, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) reacts after losing to the Kentucky Wildcats in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Fiserv Forum.

Illinois fans need to mark their calendars for game against Texas Tech on Nov. 11

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Football

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Michigan v Illinois

Another 4-star commitment continues Illinois football recruiting surge

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Bret Bielema, Purdue v Illinois

3-star Texas native picks the Fighting Illini over a slate of SEC and Big 10 programs

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Illinois v Oregon

Huge defensive recruit picks Illinois football as landing spot

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Sep 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the second half against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football squarely in the mix for 4-star recruit as decision looms

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Basketball

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IUPUI v Illinois

Illinois basketball eyeing rising star from Overtime Elite

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Illinois v Kentucky

Top 5 key recruits for Illinois basketball in the class of 2026

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Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ty Rodgers (20) reacts against the Connecticut Huskies in the finals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Ty Rodgers’ Illinois basketball impact isn’t done despite brutal injury news

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Mar 23, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament against the Kentucky Wildcats at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

5-star point guard talks Illinois basketball

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Sep 8, 2023; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; A general view of the helmet worn by Illinois Fighting Illini offensive lineman Zachary Barlev (68) during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Recruiting

Illinois football commit shuts down recruitment, “100% locked in”

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Basketball Recruiting

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Purdue trying to take Illinois basketball big man target

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Mar 27, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois head coach Brad Underwood looks on during practice in preparation for their East semifinal game against Iowa State at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball coming after Iowa Crystal Ball recruit

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Illinois v Texas

Illinois basketball looking to add massive 2026 recruit to the roster

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IUPUI v Illinois

Rising superstar guard receives interest from the Illinois basketball program

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Illini schedule another brutal non-conference matchup with a blue-blood wanna be

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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.

4-star LBs reassure Fighting Illini they aren't looking anywhere other than Illinois

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Nov 13, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood applauds the crowd before a game against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at State Farm Center.

Illinois Basketball

The Fighting Illini are scheduling a blue-blood matchup for this holiday season

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Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) points to one of his blockers as he runs with the ball in the second quarter of a Big Ten football game against Penn State, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa.

Illinois Football

Big Ten analysts leave the Fighting Illini just shy of natty contenders

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Oct 26, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema watches the game against the Oregon Ducks during the second half at Autzen Stadium.

Illinois Football

Game-by-game predictions for the Fighting Illini's 2025 football season

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May 23, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Nick Hardy watches his shot from the ninth tee during the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-Imagn Images

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Illinois golfer providing great value bet in final round of Charles Schwab Challenge

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Oct 8, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema celebrates with player Kody Case (87) after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes at Memorial Stadium.

Illinois Football Recruiting

Illini not out yet as three-star CB Nick Hankins Jr. weighs hometown loyalty

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Bret Bielema, Michigan v Illinois

Illinois Football Recruiting

Amid huge Illinois recruiting day, 1 JUCO star's commitment slipped through the cracks

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Dec 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood acknowledges the fans before a game with the Chicago State Cougars at State Farm Center.

Illinois Basketball Recruiting

2-way, 2-sport athlete Nasir Rankin adds juice to the Illinois athletic department

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