https://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. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/keaton-wagler-isn-t-letting-the-lights-get-too-bright-in-summer-leagueWriting IllinienKeaton Wagler isn't letting the lights get too bright in Summer LeagueIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois basketball,Keaton Wagler,Summer League2026-07-15T12:00:05Z2026-07-15T12:00:05Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2800,h_1575,x_0,y_38/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kxh5n3ane8hps6ydxm.jpgJun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the fifth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Illinois guard Keaton Wagler after he was selected by the Los Angeles Clippers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/illinois-baseball-lefty-will-live-his-ultimate-dream-with-the-baltimore-oriolesWriting IllinienIllinois baseball lefty will live his ultimate dream with the Baltimore Oriolesillinois baseball,Regan Hall,Illinois fighting illini,college baseball,Baltimore Orioles2026-07-15T10:07:42Z2026-07-15T10:07:42Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3246,h_1825,x_0,y_35/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kxf1bbbampmz4cefb3.jpgIllinois 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. 210514 Ill Iowa Bsb 025 Jpghttps://writingillini.com/keaton-wagler-displays-a-golden-trait-that-has-been-hiding-at-the-nba-summer-leagueWriting IllinienKeaton Wagler displays a golden trait that has been hiding at the NBA Summer LeagueKeaton Wagler,nba summer league,Summer League,nba,Los Angeles Clippers,Illinois basketball,Illinois fighting illini2026-07-15T09:49:14Z2026-07-15T09:49:14Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5904,h_3321,x_0,y_118/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kxjjv6d3skmz6k5rcj.jpgApr 2, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; IIllinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) during open locker room at the Final Four. 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