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Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/bennett-konkey-has-illinois-football-fans-jaws-dropping-with-massive-start-to-2026-seasonWriting IllinienBennett Konkey has Illinois football fans' jaws dropping with massive start to 2026 seasonBennett Konkey,illinois football,Illinois fighting illini,college football2026-08-24T10:00:01Z2026-08-24T10:00:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2008,h_1129,x_0,y_55/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01m0ms36kv9pqjk7astm.jpgDec 30, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema watches against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/projected-illinois-football-depth-chart-exudes-confidence-for-the-2026-seasonWriting IllinienProjected Illinois football depth chart exudes confidence for the 2026 seasonillinois football,Illinois fighting illini,college football2026-08-04T10:49:24Z2026-08-24T01:06:31Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2235,h_1257,x_0,y_30/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kz56bpt75vgbyry0m7.jpgNov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema greets player running back Ca'Lil Valentine (5) before an NCAA game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/key-illinois-basketball-freshman-has-nba-scouts-eyeing-him-entering-first-yearWriting IllinienKey Illinois basketball freshman has NBA scouts eyeing him entering first yearillinois basketball,Quentin Coleman,Illinois fighting illini,college basketball,NBA ,NBA Draft2026-08-24T00:51:58Z2026-08-24T00:51:58Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1080,h_607,x_0,y_134/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01m0rky2q6r7t5rzkcvz.jpgPrincipia Panthers guard Quentin Coleman (11) goes for a lay up during a City of Palms Classic semifinal game against the Paul VI Panthers at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025.https://writingillini.com/illinois-basketball-explores-key-players-journeys-back-from-serious-injuryWriting IllinienIllinois basketball explores key players' journeys back from serious injuryillinois basketball,Illinois fighting illini,women's college basketball2026-08-24T00:38:19Z2026-08-24T00:38:19Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3018,h_1697,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01m0nrr054ar99w5vp60.jpgIllinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green calls out to her team Friday, March 6, 2026, during a Big Ten women's basketball tournament game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.https://writingillini.com/keaton-wagler-could-give-illinois-basketball-rare-achievement-in-the-nbaWriting IllinienKeaton Wagler could give Illinois basketball rare achievement in the NBAillinois basketball,Illinois fighting illini,Los Angeles Clippers,Keaton Wagler2026-08-22T12:17:27Z2026-08-22T12:17:54Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1839,h_1034,x_156,y_88/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01m0mpdyvvppxgf2vv80.jpgApr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) dribbles the ball against UConn Huskies guard Solo Ball (1) in the first half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. 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