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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

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

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

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 10, 2026

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

Dec 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood before the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball has the exact roster needed for Quentin Coleman to succeed

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 24, 2026

Principia Panthers guard Quentin Coleman (11) goes for a lay up during a City of Palms Classic semifinal game against the Paul VI Panthers at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025.

Key Illinois basketball freshman has NBA scouts eyeing him entering first year

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 23, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green calls out to her team Friday, March 6, 2026, during a Big Ten women's basketball tournament game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Illinois basketball explores key players' journeys back from serious injury

Kellen Sherman

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Aug 23, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) dribbles the ball against UConn Huskies guard Solo Ball (1) in the first half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Keaton Wagler could give Illinois basketball rare achievement in the NBA

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 22, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) reacts as he is introduced during practice ahead of a Final Four game on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Illinois basketball adds layer of difficulty to non-conference gauntlet

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 22, 2026

Brad Underwood's official visit hot streak continues with 5-star SF Moussa Kamissoko

Ericka Brockish

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Aug 21, 2026

Feb 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Illinois players Keaton Wagler (23), Andrej Stojakovic (2), David Mirkovic (0), Zvonimir Ivisic (44) and IBen Humrichous (3) during the 2nd half against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

ChatGPT gives epic matchup to determine best Illinois basketball team of all time

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 21, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood leads a team huddle Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament second round game against the VCU Rams at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

Illinois basketball enters sweepstakes for huge 2028 5-star recruit

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 20, 2026

Quentin Coleman can be more than just a Keaton Wagler replacement for Illinois

Ericka Brockish

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Aug 19, 2026

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