https://writingillini.com/josh-whitman-s-efforts-at-illinois-aren-t-going-unnoticed-and-its-about-timeWriting IllinienJosh Whitman's efforts at Illinois aren't going unnoticed and its about timeIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois Athletics,Josh Whitman,Bret Bielema,Brad Underwood,Shauna Green2026-07-17T12:00:05Z2026-07-17T12:00:05Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3920,h_2205,x_0,y_51/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kxp4rq1k3kevm8mv5v.jpgFeb 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 Sportshttps://writingillini.com/lamelo-ball-trade-sparks-another-big-change-for-a-former-illinois-basketball-starWriting IllinienLaMelo Ball trade sparks another big change for a former Illinois basketball starillinois basketball,Terrence Shannon Jr,Illinois fighting illini,NBA,Minnesota Timberwolves2026-07-16T22:02:37Z2026-07-16T22:02:37Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2310,h_1299,x_0,y_195/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kxpf6hrxm5a00rx0v9.jpgApr 25, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) reacts after scoring a three-point shot against the Denver Nuggets in the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/illinois-basketball-and-football-aren-t-the-only-programs-hitting-the-upgrade-buttonWriting IllinienIllinois basketball and football aren't the only programs hitting the upgrade buttonillinois baseball,Illinois fighting illini,Illinois field,College baseball2026-07-16T21:47:40Z2026-07-16T21:47:40Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5471,h_3077,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kx3tnb0x31a3m3m1fn.jpgJun 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-USA TODAY Sportshttps://writingillini.com/a-new-ranking-for-illinois-basketball-cements-elite-status-nationallyWriting IllinienA new ranking for Illinois basketball cements elite status nationallyillinois basketball,college basketball,Illinois fighting illini,Rothstein 452026-07-16T20:58:21Z2026-07-16T21:01:21Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3777,h_2124,x_0,y_134/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kxpbh4v1s0f0gva107.jpgFeb 27, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini fans cheer during the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/brad-underwood-s-hunt-for-high-level-non-conference-games-will-get-illinois-back-to-final-fourWriting IllinienBrad Underwood’s hunt for ‘high-level’ non-conference games will get Illinois back to Final FourIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois basketball,Brad Underwood,college basketball2026-07-16T15:30:00Z2026-07-16T15:30:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6054,h_3405,x_0,y_110/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kxm9fxn54cwrn4yt5d.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/bret-bielema-ready-to-take-on-the-big-boys-to-build-illinois-football-in-2028Writing IllinienBret Bielema ready to take on the big boys to build Illinois football in 2028illinois football,class of 2028,Bret Bielema,Illinois football recruiting,college football,Charles Ibe2026-07-16T00:03:45Z2026-07-16T00:03:45Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2701,h_1519,x_0,y_21/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kxhk1tzrawx5nve694.jpgIllinois 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.https://writingillini.com/florida-keeps-delivering-as-illinois-football-lands-big-time-recruit-over-national-powersWriting IllinienFlorida keeps delivering as Illinois football lands big-time recruit over national powersillinois football,class of 2027,Trezavant Boyd,Illinois fighting illini,college football,Illinois football recruiting2026-07-15T23:42:43Z2026-07-15T23:42:43Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6600,h_3712,x_0,y_103/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kxm2edjtgt1vtht8bp.jpgIllinois 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.https://writingillini.com/jon-rothstein-just-put-a-target-on-brad-underwood-s-back-with-latest-big-ten-rankingsWriting IllinienJon Rothstein just put a target on Brad Underwood's back with latest Big ten rankingsIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois basketball,Brad Underwood,Jon Rothstein2026-07-15T19:53:45Z2026-07-15T19:53:45Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4002,h_2251,x_0,y_119/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kxkacs8mg3e06989xb.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. 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