Illinois Basketball

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Xavier v Illinois

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

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

North Dakota State v Butler

Elite transfer portal shooter in contact with the Illinois basketball program

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

Illinois v Maryland

Illinois basketball NCAA tournament path got tougher with Texas choking

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

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

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

Illinois V California

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

Nebraska v Illinois

Illinois basketball building prestige with another NCAA tournament appearance

Illinois v Maryland

NCAA tournament bracket reveals strength of the Illinois basketball schedule

Illinois v Maryland

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

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

Mar 13, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Tre White (22) celebrates after a play during the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball needs to play these 3 teams early in the NCAA tournament

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.

Illinois basketball needs to avoid these 3 teams early in the NCAA tournament

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) goes up for a basket 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. The Maryland Terrapins defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini, 88-65.

Joe Lunardi has Illinois basketball NCAA tournament seed locked for Selection Sunday

Jan 14, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Owen Freeman (32) shoots the ball against Southern California Trojans forward Rashaun Agee (12) in the first half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball already has a top transfer portal target for next season

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

Incoming Illinois basketball freshman adds to the trophy case

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

Brad Underwood has Illinois basketball racking up spectacular losses in big games

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) wipes his face with a towel 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. The Maryland Terrapins defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini, 88-65.

5 sad observations from the Illinois basketball loss to the Maryland Terrapins

Feb 25, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illinois head coach Brad Underwood during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball good and bad from the first half against the Maryland Terrapins