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Illinois v Iowa

Top 3 areas for Illinois basketball to address in the transfer portal

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 26, 2025

Illinois basketball targeting elite sharpshooting transfer portal freshman

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 26, 2025

Early projected Illinois basketball starting lineup for the 2025-26 season

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 24, 2025

Illinois basketball is entering a golden era in program history

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 24, 2025

Mar 23, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament against the Kentucky Wildcats at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

A heartbreaking ending to what should have been a special Illinois basketball season

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 23, 2025

Mar 23, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Koby Brea (4) reacts after defeating the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

5 painful observations from the Illinois basketball loss to the Kentucky Wildcats

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 23, 2025

Xavier v Illinois

Illinois basketball good and bad from the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 23, 2025

Xavier v Illinois

3 keys for the Illinois basketball team to beat the Kentucky Wildcats

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 23, 2025

NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament - First Round - Austin

5 big observations from the Illinois basketball win over the Creighton Bluejays

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 22, 2025

NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament - First Round - Austin

Kendall Bostic talks meaning of the Illinois basketball win in the NCAA tournament

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 22, 2025

Nebraska v Illinois

Illinois basketball good and bad in the first half against the Creighton Bluejays

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 22, 2025

Xavier v Illinois

Legendary Illinois basketball shot in the NCAA tournament came from a teenager

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 22, 2025

Illinois guard Kylan Boswell (4) and Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) celebrate their victory over Xavier at the end of their first round NCAA men’ s basketball tournament game on Friday March 21, 2025 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis.

Illinois basketball vs Kentucky NCAA tournament 2nd round: Date, time, and how to watch

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 22, 2025

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament - First & Second Rounds - Milwaukee - Practice Day

Illinois basketball losing in the Big Ten Tournament was a blessing in disguise

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 22, 2025

Xavier guard Dayvion McKnight (20) drives up the court as he is guarded by Illinois guard Kylan Boswell (4) during the second half of their first round NCAA men’ s basketball tournament game on Friday March 21, 2025 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis.

Brad Underwood harps on defense in postgame press conference after Xavier win

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 22, 2025

Xavier v Illinois

5 massive observations from the Illinois basketball win over the Xavier Musketeers

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 21, 2025

Mar 21, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA: Xavier Musketeers guard Dante Maddox Jr. (21) drives to the hoop past Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) during the first half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball good and bad from the first half against the Xavier Musketeers

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 21, 2025

North Dakota State v Butler

Elite transfer portal shooter in contact with the Illinois basketball program

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 21, 2025

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood watches the action Friday, March 14, 2025, in a quarterfinals game at the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament between the Maryland Terrapins and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

3 keys for the Illinois basketball team to beat the Xavier Musketeers

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 20, 2025

Illinois v Maryland

Illinois basketball NCAA tournament path got tougher with Texas choking

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 20, 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

3 stats that say Illinois basketball could struggle in NCAA tournament 1st round

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 19, 2025

Feb 4, 2025; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; Nevada Wolf Pack forward Nick Davidson (11) reacts from the bench in the first half against the Air Force Falcons at Clune Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball in contact with big-time transfer portal forward

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 19, 2025

Mar 7, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) guards Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 stats that say Illinois basketball will advance past NCAA tournament 1st round

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 18, 2025

Illinois V California

History of Illinois basketball earning a No. 6 seed in the NCAA tournament

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 18, 2025

Nebraska v Illinois

Illinois basketball building prestige with another NCAA tournament appearance

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 16, 2025

Illinois v Maryland

NCAA tournament bracket reveals strength of the Illinois basketball schedule

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 16, 2025

Illinois v Maryland

At first glance, Illinois basketball got a good draw in the NCAA tournament

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 16, 2025

Illini head coach Brad Underwood, in orange, and associate head coach Orlando Antigua greets fans at the Class 3A Washington Sectional semifinal Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Washington Community High School. The Redbirds' rallied to defeat Kankakee 65-63 in overtime.

Illinois basketball notches 5th straight NCAA tournament with Brad Underwood

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 16, 2025

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