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Feb 14, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood (right) gets a hug from Athletic Director Josh Whitman after the win against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Josh Whitman's efforts at Illinois aren't going unnoticed and its about time

Ericka Brockish

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LaMelo Ball trade sparks another big change for a former Illinois basketball star

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 16, 2026

Illinois basketball and football aren't the only programs hitting the upgrade button

Owen Christopher

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Jul 16, 2026

A new ranking for Illinois basketball cements elite status nationally

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 16, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood celebrates after cutting down the net after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes in an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Brad Underwood’s hunt for ‘high-level’ non-conference games will get Illinois back to Final Four

Ericka Brockish

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Jul 16, 2026

Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema during the second quarter of a Big Ten football game against Penn State, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa.

Bret Bielema ready to take on the big boys to build Illinois football in 2028

Kellen Sherman

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Jul 15, 2026

Illinois coach Bret Bielema is presented with the Music City Bowl trophy after defeating Tennessee in an NCAA college football game on Dec. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Florida keeps delivering as Illinois football lands big-time recruit over national powers

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 15, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts after a play against the UConn Huskies during the first half of a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Jon Rothstein just put a target on Brad Underwood's back with latest Big ten rankings

Ericka Brockish

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Jul 15, 2026

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the fifth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Illinois guard Keaton Wagler after he was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Keaton Wagler isn't letting the lights get too bright in Summer League

Ericka Brockish

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Jul 15, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini players huddle up before a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.

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Illinois baseball lefty will live his ultimate dream with the Baltimore Orioles

Kellen Sherman

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Jul 15, 2026

Apr 2, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; IIllinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) during open locker room at the Final Four. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Keaton Wagler displays a golden trait that has been hiding at the NBA Summer League

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 15, 2026

Oct 30, 2010; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Martez Wilson (2) and head coach Ron Zook react after an Illini victory at Memorial Stadium. The Illinois Fighting Illini defeat the Purdue Boilermakers 44-10. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Illinois football recruiting disappointments that will make your stomach turn

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 14, 2026

Mar 25, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Washington Wizards forward Will Riley (27) practices before the game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

Former Illinois basketball star drops massive performance in NBA Summer League

Kellen Sherman

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Jul 14, 2026

Feb 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Illinois head coach Brad Underwood yells to his players during the 1st half against UCLA at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Brady Pettigrew showing why he could be Illinois basketball’s next elite guard

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 13, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) reacts against the Houston Cougars in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Kylan Boswell’s Summer League debut proves NBA teams missed out in the draft

Ericka Brockish

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Jul 13, 2026

Feb 10, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Keaton Wagler passes crucial sniff test in huge NBA Summer League matchup

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 13, 2026

Apr 27, 2023; Kansas City, MO, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini cornerback Devon Witherspoon poses on the red carpet at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Florida has been clutch in biggest Illinois football recruiting wins of the past decade

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 13, 2026

Illinois' head coach Brad Underwood calls out to players during the first half on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

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Illinois basketball continues trend of targeting in-state recruits for 2027

Kellen Sherman

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Jul 12, 2026

Illinois' Keaton Wagler celebrates a 3-pointer against Michigan State during the second half on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Keaton Wagler has a massive proving ground game in NBA Summer League

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 12, 2026

Wisconsin offensive lineman Jake Renfro (57) is shown during spring football practice Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin.

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5 Illinois football transfer portal additions who need to have massive 2026 seasons

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 12, 2026

Oct 25, 2025; Annapolis, Maryland, USA; Florida Atlantic Owls wide receiver Jayshon Platt (3) reacts after scoring a first quarter touchdown against the Navy Midshipmen at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

New wide receiver transfer could be the sparkplug Katin Houser needs at Illinois

Ericka Brockish

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Jul 11, 2026

Illinois coach Bret Bielema disputes a call in the first quarter of the Music City Bowl against Tennessee in an NCAA football game on Dec. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Bret Bielema is keeping receipts for the lack of respect being shown to Illinois of late

Ericka Brockish

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Jul 10, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts after a play against the UConn Huskies during the first half of a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball throws a little shade ahead of NBA Summer League tipoff

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 10, 2026

Aug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The Illinois Fighting Illini run onto the field before an NCAA game with the Western Illinois Leathernecks during at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Fans may need sunglasses when Illinois football flips the switch on September 3

Kellen Sherman

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Jul 10, 2026

Dec 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) during the second half against the Southern University Jaguars at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Keaton Wagler's reaction to horrendous NBA Summer League debut shows his best trait

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 10, 2026

Illinois guard Destiny Jackson (2) celebrates defeating Colorado in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Illinois basketball star ready to shine with “best friend” transfer portal addition

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 9, 2026

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the fifth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Illinois guard Keaton Wagler after he was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Keaton Wagler’s NBA Summer League debut marred by seismic trade news

Rees Woodcock

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Jul 9, 2026

Mar 8, 2020; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood and Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery meet prior to the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

4 key Illinois basketball non-conference games for the 2026-27 season

Kellen Sherman

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Jul 9, 2026

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