Illinois Basketball

Nov 13, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) looks to pass against Oakland Golden Grizzlies guard DQ Cole (10) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

5 big observations from the Illinois basketball win over Oakland

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Illinois basketball has plenty of opportunities to kick down door of AP Top 25

Illinois basketball superstar notches weekly praise from Big Ten

3 key questions for the Illinois basketball team against Marquette

Nov 8, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood talks with an official during the second half against the SIU Edwardsville Cougars at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Still looking for the Illinois basketball weakness for the 2024-25 season

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Nov 8, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) drives against SIU Edwardsville Cougars guard Brian Taylor II (11) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

5 massive observations from the Illinois basketball win over SIU-Edwardsville

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Rutgers v Illinois

5 huge observations from the Illinois basketball win over Florida State

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Nov 4, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Will Riley (7) reacts after scoring during the second half against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

5 big observations from the Illinois basketball win over Eastern Illinois

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Nebraska v Illinois

Illinois basketball utility man taps out of 2024-25 season

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Illinois v Connecticut

Illinois basketball 2024-25 season game-by-game prediction

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Mar 23, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood gestures after the game against the Duquesne Dukes in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball big man cleared for takeoff with eligibility approval from NCAA

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Apr 2, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; McDonald's All American East forward Berry Wallace (23) in action during the first half against the McDonald's All American West at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

5-star Illinois basketball forward named to top impactful freshman list

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Washington State v Illnois

Top point guard watchlist includes member of elite Illinois basketball backcourt

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Dec 30, 2011; Champaign, IL, USA; The Big 10 logo on the Assembly Hall court before the start of the Michigan Wolverines at Illinois Fighting Illini game. Mandatory Credit: Bradley Leeb-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball makes cut for class of 2025 4-star forward

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Oct 3, 2024; Rosemont, IL, USA; Illinois guard Kylan Boswell and Illinois guard/forward Ty Rodgers take a question at the podium during the 2024 Big Ten Menís Basketball media day at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Melissa Tamez-Imagn Images

5 big questions for the Illinois basketball team against Ole Miss

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Feb 1, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood motions from the bench during the second half of the NCAA men's basketball game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena.

Illinois basketball gearing up to make a run at rising 5-star recruit

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Mar 23, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks on during the second half against Duquesne Dukes in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball notches top international newcomer for 2024-25

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Illinois v Marquette

Big-time Pennsylvania guard receives love from Illinois basketball

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Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood 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

Impressive AP Top 25 streak ends for the Illinois basketball team

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Oct 2, 2024; Rosemont, IL, USA; Illinois head coach Shauna Green during the 2024 Big Ten Womenís Basketball media day at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Melissa Tamez-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball lands another top-40 recruit for the class of 2025

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Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood 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

Illinois basketball getting no love in Big Ten preseason awards

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Mar 23, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks on during the second half against Duquesne Dukes in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball getting visit from top in-state recruit for 2026

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Illinois v Penn State

Illinois basketball continuing to pursue dynamic scoring recruit

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Mar 28, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts against the Iowa State Cyclones in the semifinals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Morez Johnson Jr. tagged as “under-the-radar” for the Illinois basketball team

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Mar 23, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood gestures after the game against the Duquesne Dukes in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Projected Illinois basketball lineup with the addition of Brandon Lee

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Mar 23, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood gestures during the first half against the Duquesne Dukes in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball building a strong backcourt in the class of 2025

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Dec 30, 2011; Champaign, IL, USA; The Big 10 logo on the Assembly Hall court before the start of the Michigan Wolverines at Illinois Fighting Illini game. Mandatory Credit: Bradley Leeb-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball inching closer to another 4-star commitment for 2025

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Mar 28, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts against the Iowa State Cyclones in the semifinals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball making recruiting inroads with elite 2027 small forward

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