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Nov 20, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Jayden Epps (3) shoots inside the defense of Virginia Cavaliers guard Isaac McKneely (11) during the first half at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini freshman has a golden opportunity after Skyy Clark departure

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 6, 2023

Illinois Basketball: Illini fall to 0-3 in Big Ten for first time in four years

Zain Bando

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Jan 5, 2023

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini loss to Northwestern

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 5, 2023

Illinois basketball betting odds, predictions, and game info against Northwestern

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 4, 2023

Dec 29, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts off the bench during the second half against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 3 things to watch for in the Illini game against Northwestern

Rees Woodcock

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Jan 4, 2023

Dec 29, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) and teammate Dain Dainja (42) react while watching teammates score during the second half against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini blitz Bethune-Cookman to close out calendar year

Zain Bando

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Dec 30, 2022

Dec 29, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Sencire Harris (1) drives the ball around Bethune-Cookman Wildcats center Dylan Robertson (22) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini win over Bethune-Cookman

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 30, 2022

Dec 10, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts off the bench during the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 3 things to watch for in the Illini game against Bethune-Cookman

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 29, 2022

Dec 10, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Dain Dainja (42) moves the ball to the basket during the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois basketball betting odds, predictions, and game info against Bethune-Cookman

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 29, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Biggest test of the season coming up for the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 27, 2022

Dec 17, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Skyy Clark (55) drives the ball against Alabama A&M Bulldogs guard Dailin Smith (15) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini have plenty of time and talent to climb in AP Top 25

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 27, 2022

Dec 22, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts as he talks to a referee during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois basketball suffers 22-point road block in 42nd annual Braggin’ Rights game

Zain Bando

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Dec 23, 2022

Dec 22, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts as he talks to guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini loss to Missouri

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 23, 2022

Dec 17, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Skyy Clark (55) drives the ball against Alabama A&M Bulldogs guard Messiah Thompson (1) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 3 things to watch for in the Illini game against Missouri

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 22, 2022

Dec 17, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Matthew Mayer (24) celebrates with guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) during the second half against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois basketball betting odds, predictions, and game info against Missouri

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 22, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 14: The Illinois Fighting Illini student section in the stand of the game against the Monmouth Hawks at State Farm Center on November 14, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini receive a much-needed boost to the roster

Zain Bando

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Dec 21, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 10: RJ Melendez #15 of the Illinois Fighting Illini talks with head coach Brad Underwood during the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at State Farm Center on December 10, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini need to figure things out amid AP Top 25 rise

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 19, 2022

Indiana's Sydney Parrish (33) steals the ball from Illinois' Adalia McKenzie (24) during the second half of the Indiana versus Illinois women's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022.Iu Ill Wbb 2h Parrish 1

Illinois Basketball: Illini are on historic pace for the 2022-23 season

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 19, 2022

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 06: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini reacts during the second half of their game against the Texas Longhorns at Madison Square Garden on December 6, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini bounce back with 21-point home win against Alabama A&M

Zain Bando

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Dec 18, 2022

Dec 17, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Jayden Epps (3) drives the ball to the basket against Alabama A&M Bulldogs guard Dailin Smith (15) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini win over Alabama A&M

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 18, 2022

Nov 18, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Skyy Clark (55) celebrates after the Fighting Illini defeated the UCLA Bruins 79-70 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois basketball betting odds, predictions, and game info against Alabama A&M

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 17, 2022

Dec 10, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) shoots the ball over Penn State Nittany Lions guard Myles Dread (2) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 3 things to watch for in the Illini game against Alabama A&M

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 16, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 13: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini is seen during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at State Farm Center on February 13, 2022 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini set to take on top SEC program in coming years

Zain Bando

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Dec 14, 2022

Dec 10, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois fighting Illini fans cheer on their team during the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Texas win saves the Illini from AP Top 25 plummet

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 12, 2022

Dec 10, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts off the bench during the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 5 observations from the Illini loss to Penn State

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 11, 2022

Dec 10, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) moves to the basket during the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: “Complete lack of leadership” dooms Illini against Penn State

Zain Bando

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Dec 10, 2022

Nov 29, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini players stand together as a teammate shoots a free throw against the Syracuse Orange during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois basketball betting odds, predictions, and game info against Penn State

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 10, 2022

Dec 6, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood coaches his team during a time out against the Texas Longhorns during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 3 things to watch for in the Illini game against Penn State

Rees Woodcock

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Dec 10, 2022

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