https://writingillini.com/keaton-wagler-oozed-confidence-in-pre-nba-draft-national-tv-interviewWriting IllinienKeaton Wagler oozed confidence in pre-NBA Draft national TV interviewKeaton Wagler,nba,nba draft,college basketball,Illinois basketball,Illinois fighting illini2026-06-19T10:49:34Z2026-06-19T10:49:34Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3600,h_2025,x_0,y_106/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kvb5qv58j2fgtg747d.jpgMar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) dribbles the ball 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 Imageshttps://writingillini.com/illinois-football-capped-off-a-big-run-of-recruiting-with-a-key-flip-from-an-offensive-weaponWriting IllinienIllinois football capped off a big run of recruiting with a key flip from an offensive weaponillinois football,Illinois fighting illini,college football,Illinois football recruiting2026-06-18T01:07:20Z2026-06-18T01:07:20Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3387,h_1905,x_0,y_67/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kv95f9sy6r36j7r3xy.jpgDec 30, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema calls time out against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/the-floor-to-a-successful-2026-season-has-been-set-for-the-illinois-football-teamWriting IllinienThe floor to a successful 2026 season has been set for the Illinois football teambig ten conference,Illinois fighting illini,illinois football,college football,Bret Bielema2026-06-18T00:43:03Z2026-06-18T00:43:03Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6600,h_3712,x_0,y_264/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kvc2v8wmn6ftds088b.jpgIllinois running back Ca'Lil Valentine (5) runs the ball ahead of Tennessee defensive back Andre Turrentine (2) and linebacker Jadon Perlotte (27) for a first down in the first quarter of the Music City Bowl against Tennessee in an NCAA football game on Dec. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.https://writingillini.com/bret-bielema-is-missing-one-vital-thing-at-illinois-to-be-in-the-top-tier-of-big-ten-coachesWriting IllinienBret Bielema is missing one vital thing at Illinois to be in the top tier of Big Ten coachesillinois football,Bret Bielema,Illinois fighting illini,college football,Big Ten2026-06-17T23:50:49Z2026-06-17T23:57:02Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3087,h_1736,x_0,y_89/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kvbzvyqxjthmd906b4.jpgSep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema, right, and Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley shake hands after the 34-32 Illini win at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/former-illinois-basketball-fan-favorite-dealt-another-career-blow-with-new-teamWriting IllinienFormer Illinois basketball fan favorite dealt another career blow with new teamillinois basketball,Ty Rodgers,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball,Boise State Basketball2026-06-17T22:43:50Z2026-06-17T22:43:50Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6139,h_3453,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kv6qp47q4nbsaqw5ec.jpgMar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ty Rodgers (20) dribbles the ball against the Connecticut Huskies in the finals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images