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NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament – Second Round – Nashville

Illinois basketball looks to tear through the non-conference once again

Kellen Sherman

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5:00 AM CDT

Dylan Betts thoughts on future are exactly what Illinois basketball wants to hear

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 21, 2026

David Mirkovic has his dancing shoes on ahead of crucial Illinois basketball season

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 21, 2026

3 Big Ten conference games to keep an eye on for Illinois basketball in 2026-27

Kellen Sherman

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Sep 20, 2026

Potential Illinois basketball lineup if Darius Wabbington and Moussa Kamissoko are impressed

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 19, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks on during a practice session ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball Big Ten title chances will be decided by this two-week stretch

Owen Christopher

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Sep 19, 2026

Massive Illinois basketball recruiting weekend would change class of 2027 trajectory

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 18, 2026

Sunnsylope forward Darius Wabbington (21) drives on St Mary’s forward Cam Williams (1) during the Open Boys Championship game at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix on March 7, 2026.

Illinois basketball putting the full-court press on massive 5-star big man

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 15, 2026

Illinois legend Ayo Dosunmu is a shining example of why leaving a legacy matters

Kellen Sherman

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Sep 13, 2026

Big East Men's Tournament - Quarterfinals

Stefan Vaaks proves that Illinois basketball doesn't need any media training

Kellen Sherman

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Sep 11, 2026

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament – Final Four – Indianapolis

Illinois missing on NaVorro Bowman Jr. opens a door for another 5-star to walk through

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 10, 2026

2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament - First Round - Nashville

Shauna Green quickly proved herself at Illinois and the legend is getting rewarded

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 10, 2026

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament – Final Four – Indianapolis

Illinois basketball fans dodged a bullet with terrifying Zvonimir Ivisic cast

Kellen Sherman

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Sep 10, 2026

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament – Final Four – Indianapolis

Brad Underwood gives the David Mirkovic update Illinois fans have been waiting for

Ericka Brockish

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Sep 9, 2026

Big East Men's Tournament - Quarterfinals

Stefan Vaaks has some shade for his former program and a lot of love for Illinois

Ericka Brockish

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Sep 9, 2026

Illinois basketball books two tough non-conference matchups in the Bahamas

Kellen Sherman

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Sep 8, 2026

Illinois basketball inching closer to massive 5-star Bentley Lusakueno

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 3, 2026

2026 NBA Summer League - Minnesota Timberwolves v LA Clippers

Keaton Wagler just hit a roadblock in his ascent with the Los Angeles Clippers

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 2, 2026

NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament – Second Round – Nashville

Manuella Alves returning will elevate Illinois basketball exponentially in 2026-27

Kellen Sherman

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Aug 31, 2026

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament – Final Four – Indianapolis

Quentin Coleman and Keaton Wagler show what could have been at Illinois

Ericka Brockish

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Aug 31, 2026

Oct 8, 2025; Rosemont, Illinois, USA; IllinoisÕs Berry Wallace speaks during Big Ten WomenÕs Basketball Media Days at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

Berry Wallace isn't letting the men's Illinois basketball team have all the draft fun

Kellen Sherman

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Aug 31, 2026

University of Illinois vs University of Connecticut, 2026 NCAA National Semifinals

Brad Underwood isn't letting anything stop him from getting Illinois back to the Final Four

Ericka Brockish

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Aug 28, 2026

Illini commit Quinton Kitt jokes with his fellow coaches Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, during the Curley “Boo” Johnson Skills for Life Basketball Academy camps at Central School and Washington Middle School in Washington.

Class of 2027 gets stronger with update to Illinois basketball commits

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 28, 2026

Jan 2, 2026; Mesa, AZ, USA; Arizona Compass Prep guard Kaden House (10) defends against Spire Institute (OH) guard King Gibson (2) during the HoopHall West Tournament at Skyline High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball has another 5-star recruit in the crosshairs for 2027

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 27, 2026

Millennium Tigers guard Cameron Holmes (3) defends Sunnyslope Vikings Darius Wabbington (21) during their Open Division boys basketball state semifinals game at Chaparral High School in Phoenix on March 5, 2025.

Illinois has leveled-up after its Final Four run and recruiting targets are proof

Ericka Brockish

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Aug 27, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood talks with forward David Mirkovic (0) during a practice session ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

2027 NBA Draft projected to have Illinois basketball fingerprints all over it

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 26, 2026

4-star Illinois commit Quinton Kitt's official visit feels more like a formality at this point

Ericka Brockish

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Aug 25, 2026

Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini mens basketball head coach Brad Underwood reacts after Will Riley is 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

Illinois basketball roster looks juicy if report of 5-star recruit comes true

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 25, 2026

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