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Illini head coach Brad Underwood, in orange, and associate head coach Orlando Antigua greet fans at the Class 3A Washington Sectional semifinal Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Brad Underwood needs to lean into 'FamILLy' to land No. 15 prospect in class of 2026

Sam Fariss

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Jul 17, 2025

Illinois basketball in the hunt for massive class of 2026 big man

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 16, 2025

Possible reunion with Miami Heat could have Kasparas Jakucionis learning from LeBron

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 14, 2025

A confident Will Riley is a scary Will Riley for the Washington Wizards

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 14, 2025

Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) reacts against the Connecticut Huskies in the finals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden.

Former Illinois star repping the Fighting Illini during banner NBA Summer League game

Sam Fariss

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Jul 14, 2025

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. is cementing his NBA status with the Minnesota Timberwolves

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 13, 2025

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

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

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 12, 2025

Mar 14, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

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

Jon Rhoades

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Jul 12, 2025

Mar 20, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood watches during NCAA Tournament First Round Practiceat Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball making strong push for Iowa rising star

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 11, 2025

2025 NBA Summer League - Atlanta Hawks v Miami Heat

Kasparas Jakucionis breaks out of funk in big Miami Heat Summer League game

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 11, 2025

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

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 10, 2025

2025 NBA Draft - Content Circuit, Media Availability and Portraits

Will Riley has a rare opportunity with the Washington Wizards

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 8, 2025

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

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 8, 2025

2025 NBA California Classic - Miami Heat v San Antonio Spurs

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

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 7, 2025

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

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 5, 2025

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

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 5, 2025

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

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 5, 2025

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

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 3, 2025

Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Kasparas Jakucionis reacts 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

Kasparas Jakucionis Summer League Miami Heat schedule

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 3, 2025

Oakland v Illinois

Top 5-star recruit a likely reason for Illinois basketball visit

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 30, 2025

Illinois v Iowa

Early Bracketology has favorable view of Illinois basketball

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 30, 2025

IUPUI v Illinois

Illinois basketball getting in on massive 5-star recruitment

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 29, 2025

Feb 28, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) goes up for a shot during a game against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

3 prime landing spots if the Chicago Bulls trade Ayo Dosunmu

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 29, 2025

Detroit Pistons v Chicago Bulls

Former Illinois basketball star in the middle of Chicago Bulls trade talks

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 29, 2025

Illinois v Kentucky

Illinois basketball projected to land most players in an NBA Draft since 1990

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 28, 2025

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

Kasparas Jakucionis has Bill Simmons fearing the Miami Heat once again

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 26, 2025

2025 NBA Draft - Round One

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

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 25, 2025

2025 NBA Draft - Round One

Miami Heat fans already learning why Illinois fans loved Kasparas Jakucionis

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 25, 2025

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