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Jan 24, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) shoots a free throw during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

Illinois needs to unlock this elite player to make a deep NCAA tournament run

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 7, 2026

3 keys for Illinois basketball to end the season on a high note against Maryland

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 7, 2026

3 key observations from Illinois basketball dismal loss to Iowa

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 7, 2026

Key questions for the Illinois basketball rematch vs Iowa in the Big Ten Tournament

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 6, 2026

Feb 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green during the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

3 interesting observations from the Illinois basketball win over Michigan State

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 6, 2026

Illinois basketball making a strong case for rising in NCAA tournament bracket

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 5, 2026

Feb 25, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green reacts against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the fourth quarter at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Epic Big Ten Tournament performance ruined by Illinois moxie

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 5, 2026

Illinois guard Destiny Jackson scores as the Oregon Ducks host the Illinois Fighting Illini on Feb. 4, 2026, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon.

3 key questions for Illinois basketball to beat Michigan State in Big Ten Tournament

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 5, 2026

Jun 1, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Dan Hartleb shakes hands with the umpires before the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kentucky Proud Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

3 key questions as the Illinois baseball team battles the USC Trojans

Owen Christopher

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Mar 5, 2026

Sep 4, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Montana Grizzlies head coach Bobby Hauck stands on the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Newest Illinois defensive coordinator should excite fans

Owen Christopher

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Mar 4, 2026

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema looks on as Southern California Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) talks with an official during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Huge commitment gives Illinois football a key piece on defense for 2027

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 4, 2026

Oct 8, 2025; Rosemont, Illinois, USA; Illinois’s Berry Wallace speaks during Big Ten Women’s Basketball Media Days at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball cleaned up regular season accolades ahead of Big Ten Tournament

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 4, 2026

Dec 10, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini player AJ Redd takes the court before a game with the Wisconsin Badgers at State Farm Center.

They weren't MVPs but Mihailo Petrovic and AJ Redd had the play of the game vs Oregon

Sam Fariss

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Mar 4, 2026

Mar 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) drives past Oregon Ducks forward Kwame Evans Jr. (10) during the first half at State Farm Center.

Brad Underwood finally got what he needed out of his biggest transfer addition at the perfect time

Sam Fariss

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Mar 4, 2026

3 crucial keys for Illinois basketball to beat Wisconsin in the Big Ten Tournament

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 4, 2026

Mar 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood celebrates an 80-54 win against the Oregon Ducks at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

5 encouraging observations from the Illinois basketball win over Oregon

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 4, 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.

Illinois Baseball looks to continue hot streak in midweek matchup vs in-state foe

Kamden Wollard

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Mar 3, 2026

Feb 27, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) embraces Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) after a score during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Weekend chaos gives Illinois basketball an NCAA tournament prediction surprise

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 2, 2026

Feb 10, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half against the Wisconsin Badgers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Easy Big Ten close benefits these Illinois basketball stars

Owen Christopher

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Mar 2, 2026

Feb 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green during the third quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

3 tough observations from Illinois basketball loss to Minnesota

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 2, 2026

Jun 1, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Nick Mingione shakes hands with Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Dan Hartleb after the game at Kentucky Proud Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

The stars were bright from an Illinois baseball perfect weekend

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 2, 2026

Illinois' Jasmine Brown-Hagger (8) shows three fingers as the Illinois' bench celebrates her three-pointer during the Indiana versus Illinois women's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025.

3 key questions for Illinois basketball finale vs. Minnesota

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 1, 2026

Feb 15, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Big Ten Tournament could set up NCAA tournament play-in matchup for Illinois

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 28, 2026

Feb 15, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) smiles as teammates play on the court during the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

NCAA tournament prediction update has Illinois basketball holding on for dear life

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 28, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema motions during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Oct. 11, 2025.

Illinois football is battling some big Texas programs for elite wide receiver

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 28, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood protests a call during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

Illinois has been haunted by this one glaring issue in the Brad Underwood era

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 28, 2026

Feb 27, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood greets the crowd before the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

5 interesting Brad Underwood quotes from the Illinois basketball presser vs Michigan

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 28, 2026

Feb 27, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) drives to the basket as Michigan Wolverines guard L.J. Cason (2) defends during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

5 painful observations from the Illinois basketball loss to Michigan

Rees Woodcock

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Feb 28, 2026

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