https://writingillini.com/two-massive-5-star-recruits-could-enable-illinois-basketball-to-be-a-big-boyWriting IllinienTwo massive 5-star recruits could enable Illinois basketball to be a big boyillinois basketball,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball2026-08-19T01:00:58Z2026-08-19T01:00:58Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3759,h_2114,x_0,y_209/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01m0brh7wptdhfyg8r3e.jpgMar 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 Imageshttps://writingillini.com/all-eyes-on-ca-lil-valentine-as-illinois-lead-running-back-makes-distinguished-award-listWriting IllinienAll eyes on Ca'Lil Valentine, as Illinois lead running back makes distinguished award listillinois football,Illinois fighting illini,college football,Ca'Lil Valentine,Doak Walker Award2026-08-19T00:44:36Z2026-08-19T00:44:36Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3035,h_1707,x_0,y_63/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01m0bcr23rn13qpgv6ka.jpgSep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Ca'Lil Valentine (5) runs the ball as Southern California Trojans safety Kendarius Reddick (41) defends during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/brad-underwood-locks-in-another-5-star-official-visit-with-navarro-bowman-jrWriting IllinienBrad Underwood locks in another 5-star official visit with Navarro Bowman Jr.Illinois Fighting Illini,Illinois basketball,recruiting,Brad Underwood,NaVarro Bowman Jr.2026-08-18T16:03:29Z2026-08-18T16:03:29Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4938,h_2777,x_0,y_99/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/140/01m0ap95fkgq7bmzd5fp.jpgNCAA Men's Basketball Tournament – Final Four – Indianapolishttps://writingillini.com/aaliyah-guyton-s-heroics-not-enough-to-lift-brazil-to-win-in-international-playWriting IllinienAaliyah Guyton's heroics not enough to lift Brazil to win in international playAaliyah Guyton,illinois basketball,Illinois fighting illini,women's college basketball2026-08-18T11:30:01Z2026-08-18T11:30:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5676,h_3192,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01m08rb9hy3jhj9x0psr.jpgIllinois Fighting Illini guard Aaliyah Guyton (1) drives to the basket Friday, March 6, 2026, during a Big Ten women's basketball tournament game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.https://writingillini.com/illinois-football-has-next-man-up-mentality-after-tough-fall-camp-injury-newsWriting IllinienIllinois football has next man up mentality after tough fall camp injury newsillinois football,Illinois fighting illini,college football,Alex Perry2026-08-18T10:16:57Z2026-08-18T10:16:57Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4492,h_2526,x_0,y_170/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01m0a5yke1t7wdn86px3.jpgOct 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during warmups prior to a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/dan-hartleb-gets-another-strong-arm-commitment-for-the-future-of-illinois-baseballWriting IllinienDan Hartleb gets another strong arm commitment for the future of Illinois baseballillinois baseball,Dan Hartleb,Illinois fighting illini,college baseball,Graydon Leonard2026-08-18T10:00:00Z2026-08-18T10:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1073,h_603,x_2909,y_686/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01m0a3kj5q0a00ejqsf8.jpgJun 1, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini pitcher Payton Hutchings (12) stands on the mound during the second inning against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kentucky Proud Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sportshttps://writingillini.com/predicting-where-each-illinois-opponent-will-stand-when-they-actually-meet-in-2026Writing IllinienPredicting where each Illinois opponent will stand when they actually meet in 2026Illinois Fighting Illini,Illinois football,AP Top 252026-08-17T20:58:17Z2026-08-17T20:58:17Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3845,h_2162,x_0,y_28/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/140/01m08mygy7r0k2ndzjx1.jpgIllinois v Washington