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Washington State v Illnois

Top point guard watchlist includes member of elite Illinois basketball backcourt

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Oct 29, 2024

Illinois basketball makes cut for class of 2025 4-star forward

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Oct 29, 2024

5 big questions for the Illinois basketball team against Ole Miss

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Oct 27, 2024

Illinois basketball gearing up to make a run at rising 5-star recruit

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Oct 21, 2024

Mar 23, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks on during the second half against Duquesne Dukes in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball notches top international newcomer for 2024-25

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Oct 19, 2024

Illinois v Marquette

Big-time Pennsylvania guard receives love from Illinois basketball

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Oct 16, 2024

Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood 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

Impressive AP Top 25 streak ends for the Illinois basketball team

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Oct 14, 2024

Oct 2, 2024; Rosemont, IL, USA; Illinois head coach Shauna Green during the 2024 Big Ten Womenís Basketball media day at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Melissa Tamez-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball lands another top-40 recruit for the class of 2025

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Oct 12, 2024

Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood 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

Illinois basketball getting no love in Big Ten preseason awards

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Oct 3, 2024

Mar 23, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks on during the second half against Duquesne Dukes in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball getting visit from top in-state recruit for 2026

Rees Woodcock

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Sep 30, 2024

Illinois v Penn State

Illinois basketball continuing to pursue dynamic scoring recruit

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Sep 29, 2024

Mar 28, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts against the Iowa State Cyclones in the semifinals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Morez Johnson Jr. tagged as “under-the-radar” for the Illinois basketball team

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Sep 28, 2024

Mar 23, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood gestures after the game against the Duquesne Dukes in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Projected Illinois basketball lineup with the addition of Brandon Lee

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Sep 26, 2024

Mar 23, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood gestures during the first half against the Duquesne Dukes in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball building a strong backcourt in the class of 2025

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Sep 25, 2024

Illinois basketball inching closer to another 4-star commitment for 2025

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Sep 24, 2024

Mar 28, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts against the Iowa State Cyclones in the semifinals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball making recruiting inroads with elite 2027 small forward

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Sep 22, 2024

Mar 23, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood gestures after the game against the Duquesne Dukes in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Projected Illinois basketball lineup with the addition of Keaton Wagler

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Sep 18, 2024

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament - Practice Day - East Regional

Keaton Wagler gives Illinois basketball a Swiss Army Knife

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Sep 18, 2024

Illinois v Michigan

Top Illinois basketball recruiting target continues to rise in rankings

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Sep 12, 2024

Illinois v Wisconsin

Illinois basketball getting final official visit from elite 3-point shooter

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Sep 10, 2024

IUPUI v Illinois

4-star Ohio recruit keeps Illinois basketball in top 10

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Sep 6, 2024

Maryland v Illinois

Illinois basketball receives commitment from another elite 5-star recruit

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Sep 5, 2024

Illinois v Michigan State

Illinois basketball continues to lay groundwork for massive 2027 5-star recruit

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Sep 5, 2024

Maryland v Illinois

Decision coming for massive 5-star Illinois basketball recruiting target

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Sep 2, 2024

Illinois v Iowa State

Illinois basketball looking to notch first 2025 commitment in coming months

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Aug 31, 2024

Duquesne v Illinois

Details finalized for the biggest game of the year for the Illinois basketball team

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Aug 23, 2024

Illinois v Connecticut

Illinois basketball will be battle-tested during the 2024-25 season

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Aug 21, 2024

Mar 17, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andre Curbelo (5) and Fighting Illini guard Alfonso Plummer (11) stand on the court during practice before the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Top 10 Illinois basketball recruiting busts of all time

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Aug 20, 2024

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