https://writingillini.com/bret-bielema-among-some-impressive-names-on-dodd-trophy-preseason-watch-listWriting IllinienBret Bielema among some impressive names on Dodd Trophy Preseason Watch ListIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois football,Bret Bielema2026-07-09T19:10:48Z2026-07-09T19:10:48Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3954,h_2224,x_0,y_28/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kx3vg4cgg1ysse6gh1.jpgAug 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before a game with the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/how-illinois-fans-can-watch-keaton-wagler-make-his-nba-summer-league-debutWriting IllinienHow Illinois fans can watch Keaton Wagler make his NBA Summer League debutIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois basketball,NBA Summer League,Keaton Wagler2026-07-09T14:37:22Z2026-07-09T14:37:22Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3046,h_1713,x_0,y_78/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kx3jwza53994kq8pje.jpgIllinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) is defended by Penn Quakers guard AJ Levine (0) Thursday, March 19, 2026, during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament first round game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.https://writingillini.com/a-former-illinois-basketball-star-could-be-leading-a-sneaky-good-nba-team-in-2026-27Writing IllinienA former Illinois basketball star could be leading a sneaky good NBA team in 2026-27illinois basketball,Keaton Wagler,Illinois fighting illini,NBA,Los Angeles Clippers2026-07-09T10:19:34Z2026-07-09T10:19:34Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3419,h_1923,x_0,y_144/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kx365q4p18hdpk159h.jpgAug 18, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer at fan fest at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sportshttps://writingillini.com/top-illinois-basketball-commit-remains-strong-in-updated-recruiting-rankingsWriting IllinienTop Illinois basketball commit remains strong in updated recruiting rankingsillinois basketball,Quinton Kitt,Illinois fighting illini,Illinois basketball recruiting,college basketball,class of 20272026-07-09T09:47:12Z2026-07-09T09:47:12Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4130,h_2323,x_0,y_153/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kwwqn38r5jskgtcg9q.jpgEast Peoria’s Quinton Kitt (23) shoots over Peoria High’s Jacob Duffin Jr. in the first half of their high school basketball game Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at Peoria High School. The Lions defeated the Raiders 65-61.https://writingillini.com/illinois-will-face-a-familiar-foe-with-penn-addition-to-basketball-non-conference-slateWriting IllinienIllinois will face a familiar foe with Penn addition to basketball non-conference slateIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois basketball,college basketball,Brad Underwood,Fran McCaffery2026-07-08T21:30:24Z2026-07-08T21:30:24Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3339,h_1878,x_0,y_69/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kx1ps0574we4dgz35e.jpgMar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood and Penn Quakers head coach Fran McCaffery greet each other after the first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/illinois-basketball-rounds-out-roster-with-final-piece-of-the-puzzleWriting IllinienIllinois basketball rounds out roster with final piece of the puzzle illinois basketball,Illinois fighting illini,women's college basketball,Morgan Baptist2026-07-08T20:47:43Z2026-07-08T20:47:43Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3257,h_1832,x_0,y_167/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kwz8hsgd4rvqm2ksk1.jpgFeb 25, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green watches her team play the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sportshttps://writingillini.com/illinois-basketball-could-see-a-historic-2027-nba-draft-for-the-programWriting IllinienIllinois basketball could see a historic 2027 NBA Draft for the programillinois basketball,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball,NBA,NBA Draft2026-07-08T20:32:19Z2026-07-08T20:32:19Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4513,h_2538,x_0,y_171/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kx1pvnbb6n06rf5cje.jpgDec 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) drives the ball between Southern University Jaguars players during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/latest-2027-big-ten-recruiting-rankings-have-bret-bielema-falling-from-graceWriting IllinienLatest 2027 Big Ten recruiting rankings have Bret Bielema falling from graceIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois football,Bret Bielema,recruiting2026-07-08T16:44:37Z2026-07-08T16:44:37Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2768,h_1557,x_0,y_79/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kx17esqqvja6xmh14e.jpgDec 30, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema yells against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/media-is-giving-illinois-football-quarterback-katin-houser-a-massive-chip-for-his-shoulderWriting IllinienMedia is giving Illinois football quarterback Katin Houser a massive chip for his shoulderillinois football,Katin Houser,Illinois fighting illini,college football,Big Ten2026-07-08T14:13:06Z2026-07-08T14:18:40Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2411,h_1356,x_38,y_109/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kx113y7vg6m253gnbj.jpgOct 16, 2025; Greenville, North Carolina, USA; East Carolina Pirates quarterback Katin Houser (4) react against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane during the first half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images