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Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup with Amani Hansberry

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 29, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Illini secure first commitment for the 2023 class

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 29, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Lou Henson’s most impressive numbers with the Illini

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 18, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Illini have one of the top 25 coaches in Brad Underwood

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 16, 2022

Illinois Basketball: ESPN bracketology has Illini taking on play-in winner

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 10, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup for 2023 with no new additions

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 8, 2022

Feb 2, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Another golden era for the Illini could be upon us

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 5, 2022

Nov 12, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) shoots the ball against the Arkansas State Red Wolves in the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: ESPN mock draft has 2 Illini players getting picked in 2023

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 3, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 06: General view of Illinois Fighting Illini basketballs seen before the game against the IUPUI Jaguars at State Farm Center on December 6, 2016 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini could have a legendary Chicago frontcourt in 2024

Rees Woodcock

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Aug 3, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Brad Underwood has dealt with incredible production loss

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 30, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Floor is high for the Illini non-conference schedule

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 29, 2022

Backlit photos of the first class of student athletes line one of the entry hallways at Overtime Elite Academy.News Overtime Elite Academy

Illinois Basketball: ZZ Clark signing on with Overtime Elite

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 27, 2022

Jan 21, 2022; College Park, Maryland, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks onto the court during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: After a 5 spot move, Illini now rated as a top 15 program

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 26, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Illini commit stands out at Nike EYBL Peach Jam

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 25, 2022

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood watches from the baseline during a NCAA Big Ten Conference men's basketball game against Iowa, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.211206 Ill Iowa Mbb 034 Jpg

Illinois Basketball: In-state recruiting evaluation of Brad Underwood

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 21, 2022

Illinois Basketball: Illini getting early preview of potential new Big Ten

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 20, 2022

Dec 2, 2020; Indianapolis, IN, USA; A general view of the court before the game between the Gonzaga Bulldogs and the West Virginia Mountaineers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Jimmy V Classic matches Illini against Texas

Zain Bando

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Jul 15, 2022

RICHMOND, VA - MARCH 02: Head coach Shauna Green of the Dayton Flyers looks on during the quarterfinal round of the Atlantic-10 Women's Basketball Tournament against the Richmond Spiders at Richmond Coliseum on March 2, 2018 in Richmond, Virginia. The Flyers won 67-58. Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Illini opponent set for the Big Ten/ACC Challenge

Zain Bando

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Jul 11, 2022

Mar 20, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood in the first half during the second round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: 2023 three-star reportedly leaning towards Illini

Collin Allen

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Jul 10, 2022

Jan 11, 2022; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) reacts after a basket against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: CBS Sports is underestimating the Illini for 2022-23

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 9, 2022

PISCATAWAY, NJ - FEBRUARY 16: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half of a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Jersey Mike's Arena on February 16, 2022 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Rutgers defeated Illinois 70-59. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup with the addition of Zacharie Perrin

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 28, 2022

Jan 17, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood applauds during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: New Illini commit Zacharie Perrin has All-Big Ten caliber talent

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 27, 2022

Dec 18, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini fans cheer during the first half against the Saint Francis Red Flash at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Impact ZZ Clark will have on the Illini

Collin Allen

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Jun 27, 2022

Feb 24, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) reacts after scoring during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini set to play Syracuse in Big Ten/ACC Challenge

Zain Bando

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Jun 25, 2022

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 18: Alfonso Plummer #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini shoots a three point basket against the Chattanooga Mocs during the second half in the first round game of the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 18, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Illinois Basketball: 3 predictions for the Illini heading into the NBA Draft

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 22, 2022

May 19, 2022; Chicago, IL, USA; Kofi Cockburn (88) scores during the 2022 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Kofi Cockburn drawing interest from 5 teams ahead of NBA Draft

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 21, 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 in the mix for top-10 2023 big man

Collin Allen

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Jun 19, 2022

Nov 22, 2021; Kansas City, MO, USA; A Illinois Fighting Illini fan shows her support against the Cincinnati Bearcats during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois Basketball: Illini get favorable draw in Big Ten regular season

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 17, 2022

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