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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

All-Time Basketball Lists

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

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Illinois Basketball

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

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Illinois Football

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

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Illinois Basketball Recruiting

Illinois basketball making strong push for Iowa rising star

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News

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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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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. shows his NBA chops in Minnesota Timberwolves Summer League

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2025 NBA Draft - Content Circuit, Media Availability and Portraits

Will Riley has a rare opportunity with the Washington Wizards

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Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Will Riley stands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the 21st pick by the Utah Jazz in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Will Riley Summer League Washington Wizards schedule

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Football

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Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

What are the floor and ceiling for Illinois football in 2025

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Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers (16) before the play call against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the fourth quarter at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Illinois football bowl win over South Carolina continues to age well

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Nov 23, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema looks on during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Two massive early games will shape the entire Illinois football 2025 season

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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

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

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Basketball

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2025 NBA California Classic - Miami Heat v San Antonio Spurs

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

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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

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

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Mar 28, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Quincy Guerrier (13) reacts against the Iowa State Cyclones in the semifinals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Quincy Guerrier Summer League Toronto Raptors schedule

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May 26, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (00) reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half during game four of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Terrence Shannon Jr. Summer League Minnesota Timberwolves schedule

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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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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.

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

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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

Illinois Fighting Illini

A new season and a fresh start for Illinois soccer

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Sep 20, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule and Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema talk before a game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Recruiting

Huge Missouri 4-star recruit sets commitment date, Illinois football in top 5

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Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Kasparas Jakucionis reacts with Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood 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 has Bill Simmons fearing the Miami Heat once again

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2025 NBA Draft - Round One

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NBA dumpster fire Washington Wizards getting Will Riley in a draft day trade

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2025 NBA Draft - Round One

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Miami Heat fans already learning why Illinois fans loved Kasparas Jakucionis

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2025 NBA Draft - Round One

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Brad Underwood has eye for talent, as New Orleans Pelicans draft former commit

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Will Riley, llinois v Rutgers

Illinois Basketball

Final ESPN NBA Mock Draft has 2 Fighting Illini in the First Round

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Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32)

Illinois Basketball

Pre-draft trade rumor could rescue Kasparas Jakucionis from NBA purgatory

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