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Mar 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

Ty Rodgers Makes Transfer From Illinois Official – Who Wins, Who Loses?

Jason Langendorf

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16 Hours Ago

Mar 22, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) shoots against St. John's Red Storm forward Dillon Mitchell (1) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Grizzlies (Pre) NBA Lottery Mock Draft: Lucky Breaks for Memphis and Charlotte

Ryan Kaminski

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May 8, 2026

Nov 14, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood greets the crowd before the tip of the game with the Colgate Raiders at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Why Illinois' 2026 Recruiting Class Cracking ESPN's Top 25 Is So Impressive

Jackson Langendorf

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May 6, 2026

Dec 6, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood yells to his team against the Tennessee Volunteersduring the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Illinois Ranked Surprisingly Low in Key Early 2026-27 Preseason Projection

Jackson Langendorf

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May 6, 2026

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Mar 8, 2026; College Park, Maryland, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) celebrates with center Zvonimir Ivisic (44) during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

One Key Improvement for Every Illinois Basketball Returner in 2026-27

Jackson Langendorf

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May 6, 2026

July 19, 2025; North Augusta, South Carolina, USA; Brad Beal Elite Quentin Coleman (1) gestures to a teammate as Team Durant Evans Barning Jr. (7) defends during the Brad Beal Elite and Team Durant game at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam at Riverview Park Activity Center. Brad Beal Elite won 91-59. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Illinois Commit Quentin Coleman Wins Iverson Classic MVP – Is He a 2026-27 Starter?

Jackson Langendorf

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May 4, 2026

The Huskers will host nine Big Ten matches this fall while traveling for eight league games. The new 17-match conference schedule will make room for an end-of-season Big Ten Tournament

Big Ten Announces Home, Away Opponents for 2026 Volleyball Season

Lincoln Arneal

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May 4, 2026

Dec 9, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts to a call during the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Transfers Still Searching for New Teams in 2026

Jackson Langendorf

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May 3, 2026

Apr 25, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) reacts after scoring a three-point shot against the Denver Nuggets in the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Former Illinois Stars Fuel Minnesota Timberwolves' Push to NBA Playoffs Second Round

Jackson Langendorf

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May 3, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) 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 Images

3 Best NBA Landing Spots for Illinois Guard Keaton Wagler

Pranav Hegde

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Apr 30, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks on before an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Grading Every Illinois Basketball Addition for the 2026-2027 Season

Jackson Langendorf

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Apr 29, 2026

Dec 9, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) handles the ball as Ohio State Buckeyes guard John Mobley Jr. (0) defends during the first halfat Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Is Keaton Wagler a Top-10 All-Time Illinois Basketball Player?

Jackson Langendorf

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Apr 28, 2026

Trey McKenney, Elliott Cadeau and Michigan should once again be among college basketball’s elite after winning the 2026 national championship.

Men’s College Hoops Way-Too-Early Top 25: Projected Starting Lineups After Portal Chaos

Kevin Sweeney

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Apr 27, 2026

Nov 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Andrej Stojakovic Enters 2026 NBA Draft – Will He Still Return to Illinois?

Jackson Langendorf

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Apr 27, 2026

Feb 28, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) dribbles the ball during the first half of the game against the Arizona Wildcats at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Indiana Pacers Mock Draft: Franchise History Made... While NBA Champion Makes Big Deal

Alex Golden

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Apr 28, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Where Illinois Ranks in Joe Lunardi's Early 2027 Bracketology for ESPN

Jackson Langendorf

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Apr 24, 2026

Mar 23, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament against the Kentucky Wildcats at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Way-Too-Early 2026-27 Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings: Illinois Leads the Pack?

Jackson Langendorf

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Apr 23, 2026

Drew Grego points to the dugout after a single.

How to Watch No. 20 Nebraska Baseball at Illinois with Preview, Breakdown, Streaming

Geoff Exstrom

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Apr 23, 2026

Michigan will be replacing star Yaxel Lendeborg next season.

Who’s Next?: The Names Who Could Replace College Basketball’s Biggest Stars Next Season

Mike McDaniel

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Apr 23, 2026

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