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Jan 24, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) drives to the basket during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

Keaton Wagler reliving his 'killer's mentality' vs. Purdue is gold for Illinois fans

Braulio Perez

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11:26 AM CDT

Prime Illinois basketball recruiting target would have been a luxury, not a necessity

Kellen Sherman

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6:30 AM CDT

Path mapped out for another Illinois basketball push at a Big Ten regular season crown

Owen Christopher

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5:30 AM CDT

Illinois basketball veteran could make a huge impact in 2026-27 if she can overcome this one big hurdle

Kellen Sherman

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4:27 AM CDT

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) warms up before a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament against the UConn Huskies at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Andrej Stojakovic gave Illinois fans hope with cryptic NBA Draft Combine comment

Braulio Perez

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May 12, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) shoots against Connecticut Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) in the second half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Andrej Stojakovic has NBA Draft Combine shooting day that most expected

Rees Woodcock

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May 12, 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 is ready for highly-touted recruit to return in 2026-27

Kellen Sherman

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May 12, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) shoots against the Connecticut Huskies in the second half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

NBA Draft Lottery proves that Keaton Wagler needs to somehow drop in the rankings

Rees Woodcock

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May 11, 2026

May 10, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) works around Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) in the first quarter of game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

One bugaboo remains for Ayo Dosunmu, Terrence Shannon Jr. after crucial Minnesota Timberwolves victory

Rees Woodcock

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May 11, 2026

UConn Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) defends and is called for a foul against Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) on Saturday, April 4, 2026, during a Final Four game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Pre-lottery NBA mock draft still may not give Keaton Wagler enough credit

Josh Yourish

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May 9, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood gestures to refs against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

3 biggest Illinois basketball concerns Brad Underwood is still facing

Rees Woodcock

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May 9, 2026

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

New team could benefit greatly from Illinois basketball transfer portal departure

Rees Woodcock

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May 8, 2026

Jan 8, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Brandon Lee (1) drives the ball around Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Lino Mark (2) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball transfer portal departure finds perfect landing spot

Rees Woodcock

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May 8, 2026

Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ty Rodgers.

Long-time Fighting Illini guard Ty Rodgers officially breaks Illinois hearts

Sam Fariss

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May 8, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) looses control of the ball Saturday, April 4, 2026, during a Final Four game against the UConn Huskies at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

National media isn’t sleeping on Illinois basketball heading into 2026-27

Rees Woodcock

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May 7, 2026

Fans cheer for Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood as he leaves the court following practice ahead of a Final Four game on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Brad Underwood has Illinois basketball not worrying about new NCAA tournament format

Rees Woodcock

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May 7, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood

Illinois HC Brad Underwood said the quiet part out loud on possible NCAA Tournament expansion

Sam Fariss

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May 7, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) shoots the ball against UConn Huskies guard Malachi Smith (0) during the first half of a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball showing no fear against recent pain in the neck

Kellen Sherman

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May 6, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood

Updated Illinois national title odds speaks to Brad Underwood’s incredible offseason

Josh Yourish

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May 6, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood.

Illinois fans given another reason to dream about a return trip to the Final Four

Sam Fariss

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May 6, 2026

Illinois forward Berry Wallace (23) passes the ball past Colorado forward Logyn Greer (11) during the second half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Two major predictions for Illinois basketball superstar Berry Wallace in 2026-27

Kellen Sherman

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May 5, 2026

Feb 27, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May reacts during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Michigan coaching bombshell would give much-needed relief to Illinois basketball

Rees Woodcock

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May 5, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood talks with Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) against the Connecticut Huskies in the first half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball success has been on the back of perceived recruiting shortcomings

Rees Woodcock

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May 5, 2026

May 4, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) and forward Julius Randle (30) block out San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) in the first half during game one of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Minnesota Timberwolves using Illinois basketball as a catalyst in NBA Playoffs upset

Rees Woodcock

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May 5, 2026

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

Keaton Wagler will be a calming force for NBA franchise in latest 2026 mock draft

Rees Woodcock

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May 4, 2026

Illinois forward Cearah Parchment (30) shoots past Colorado forward Logyn Greer (11) during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Two major predictions for Illinois basketball star Cearah Parchment in 2026-27

Kellen Sherman

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May 4, 2026

Illinois guard Destiny Jackson (2) celebrates defeating Colorado in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Two major predictions for Illinois basketball point guard Destiny Jackson in 2026-27

Kellen Sherman

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May 3, 2026

July 19, 2025; North Augusta, South Carolina, USA; Brad Beal Elite Quentin Coleman (1) gestures to a teammate as Team Durant Evans Barning Jr. (7) defends during the Brad Beal Elite and Team Durant game at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam at Riverview Park Activity Center. Brad Beal Elite won 91-59. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Quentin Coleman proves he is ready to take the Illinois basketball backcourt by storm

Rees Woodcock

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May 3, 2026

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