https://writingillini.com/illinois-basketball-center-wins-prestigious-award-at-this-year-s-oskeesWriting IllinienIllinois basketball center wins prestigious award at this year's Oskees Lety Vasconcelos,illinois basketball,Illinois fighting illini,women's college basketball2026-05-01T00:32:35Z2026-05-01T00:32:35Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4416,h_2484,x_0,y_92/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kqdnbdat0sh7p06xg3.jpgIllinois center Lety Vasconcelos, right, rebounds over Oregon forward Ehis Etute as the Oregon Ducks host the Illinois Fighting Illini on Feb. 4, 2026, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon.https://writingillini.com/minnesota-timberwolves-will-have-to-fend-off-denver-nuggets-without-ayo-dosunmuWriting IllinienMinnesota Timberwolves will have to fend off Denver Nuggets without Ayo DosunmuAyo Dosunmu,Minnesota Timberwolves,nba,NBA Playoffs,Illinois fighting illini,Illinois basketball2026-05-01T00:17:10Z2026-05-01T00:17:10Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3807,h_2141,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kqge9h8jrvyfbmm31k.jpgApr 23, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) talks with guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) during a free throw by the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/new-nba-mock-draft-makes-andrej-stojakovic-s-illinois-decision-easier-for-next-seasonWriting IllinienNew NBA mock draft makes Andrej Stojakovic’s Illinois decision easier for next seasonAndrej Stojakovic,Illinois Fighting Illini,Illinois basketball,college basketball2026-04-30T20:35:00Z2026-04-30T20:35:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1529,h_860,x_234,y_18/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kqg1g7509m5me8bheq.jpgIllinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2)https://writingillini.com/illinois-basketball-will-win-the-andrej-stojakovic-battle-due-to-these-two-factorsWriting IllinienIllinois basketball will win the Andrej Stojakovic battle due to these two factorsillinois basketball,Andrej Stojakovic,nba draft,nba,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball2026-04-30T10:02:04Z2026-04-30T10:02:04Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6114,h_3439,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kqdj965pkfw2mw0k14.jpgMar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) speaks in a press conference 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/4-star-illinois-football-recruiting-target-backs-away-from-big-ten-foeWriting Illinien4-star Illinois football recruiting target backs away from Big Ten foeillinois football,illinois football recruiting,Illinois fighting illini,college football,Darrell Mattison,Class of 20272026-04-30T09:38:23Z2026-04-30T09:38:23Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6600,h_3712,x_0,y_36/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kqck6mafmjcv085r6e.jpgIllinois coach Bret Bielema disputes a call 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/kylan-boswells-love-for-brad-underwood-will-only-make-people-admire-illinois-hc-moreWriting IllinienKylan Boswell's love for Brad Underwood will only make people admire the Illinois HC moreKylan Boswell,Brad Underwood,College basketball,Illinois Fighting Illini2026-04-29T21:00:01Z2026-04-29T21:00:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3301,h_1856,x_611,y_313/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kqdbj7r1wdjh0jq32w.jpgMar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood and guard Kylan Boswell.https://writingillini.com/top-10-illinois-basketball-freshman-seasons-in-the-brad-underwood-eraWriting IllinienTop 10 Illinois basketball freshman seasons in the Brad Underwood eraillinois basketball,Brad Underwood,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball2026-04-29T12:07:38Z2026-04-29T12:11:39Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5033,h_2831,x_0,y_101/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kqcj21j2mrzct0fzyp.jpgMar 14, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Will Riley (7) shoots the ball while Maryland Terrapins guard DeShawn Harris-Smith (5) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/espn-analyst-gives-high-praise-to-illinois-basketball-for-next-seasonWriting IllinienESPN analyst gives high praise to Illinois basketball for next seasonillinois basketball,Illinois fighting illini,women's college basketball2026-04-29T10:08:23Z2026-04-29T10:08:23Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3608,h_2029,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/140/01kqaz69k078avgfjak8.jpgFeb 25, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green reacts against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the fourth quarter at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images