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IUPUI v Illinois

Massive 2027 recruit now a prime Illinois basketball target

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 27, 2025

Bret Bielema and Brad Underwood could take recruiting notes from Shauna Green

Sam Fariss

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Jul 26, 2025

Illinois basketball enters recruitment for fast-rising phenom

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 25, 2025

Terrence Shannon Jr. has the scoring chops the Minnesota Timberwolves need

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 25, 2025

Illinois v Ohio State X

Former Illinois basketball head coach hospitalized

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 24, 2025

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood is shown during the second half of their second-round NCAA men’s basketball tournament game Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Brad Underwood misses out on 4-star small forward to Big Ten rival

Sam Fariss

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Jul 24, 2025

Illinois v Iowa

Every rock being turned over, as Illinois basketball looks for 2026 big man

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 21, 2025

Toronto Raptors v Chicago Bulls

Ayo Dosunmu trade rumors could set up fun Illinois backcourt in the NBA

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 20, 2025

Illinois v Indiana

The big man hunt continues, as Illinois basketball eyes top center in 2026

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 19, 2025

Dec 2, 2006; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Illinois Illini head coach Bruce Weber against the Arizona Wildcats at US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-US Presswire Copyright Rick Scuteri

Remembering the Miracle on Mannheim: Illinois’ historic 2005 comeback against Arizona

Jon Rhoades

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Jul 19, 2025

Michigan State v Illinois

Illinois basketball one of the first to see massive potential in 4-star recruit

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 18, 2025

Illinois v Kentucky

West Coast 4-star recruit is the complete package for Illinois' Brad Underwood

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 17, 2025

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

IUPUI v Illinois

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

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 16, 2025

Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves to the basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 14, 2025

2025 NBA Summer League - Washington Wizards v Phoenix Suns

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

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