https://writingillini.com/a-surprising-name-could-give-illinois-basketball-back-to-back-nba-draft-lottery-picksWriting IllinienA surprising name could give Illinois basketball back-to-back NBA Draft Lottery picksillinois basketball,nba,nba draft,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball,Quentin Coleman2026-05-25T11:11:06Z2026-05-25T11:11:06Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3975,h_2235,x_0,y_62/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01ksfd74fwcq0wqzfskx.jpgApr 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 Imageshttps://writingillini.com/massive-4-star-recruit-an-uphill-battle-for-illinois-football-with-commitment-on-horizonWriting IllinienMassive 4-star recruit an uphill battle for Illinois football with commitment on horizonillinois football,class of 2027,Illinois fighting illini,college football,illinois football recruiting,Jaiden Kelly-Murray2026-05-24T00:17:24Z2026-05-24T00:21:43Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2898,h_1630,x_0,y_97/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01ksbne3608s673zr7zx.jpgSep 20, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema talks to a referee prior to the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/senior-guard-will-play-a-monumental-role-for-the-illinois-basketball-programWriting IllinienSenior guard will play a monumental role for the Illinois basketball programillinois basketball,Jasmine Brown-Hagger,Illinois fighting illini,women's college basketball2026-05-23T12:15:00Z2026-05-23T12:15:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4493,h_2527,x_0,y_59/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01ks8sc3cen5a5vk5r3d.jpgIllinois guard Jasmine Brown-Hagger (8) bolts past Colorado forward Anaëlle Dutat (15) during the second half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 21, 2026.