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Dec 6, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) goes up to dunk the ball but goes off the back of the rim against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Andrej Stojakovic Turns Heads at NBA Draft Combine With Strong Physical Testing

Jackson Langendorf

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20 Minutes Ago

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

Keaton Wagler's Official Measurements Released – Why His NBA Draft Stock Could Slip

Jackson Langendorf

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2 Hours Ago

Dec 6, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) drives to the basket past Tennessee Volunteers guard Bishop Boswell (3) during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

How High Is Andrej Stojakovic's 2026 NBA Draft Ceiling – And How Low Is His Floor?

Jackson Langendorf

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11 Hours Ago

Feb 23, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) on the court in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

How the Grizzlies can target a second top-10 pick

Landon Speck

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May 11, 2026

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Nov 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Andy Katz Projects Illinois as Top Seed in 2027 NCAAs – Is That the Expectation?

Jackson Langendorf

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May 10, 2026

Nov 24, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Brandon Lee (1) drives to the b basket as U3 defends during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Brandon Lee Completes Transfer From Illinois – Who Wins, Who Loses?

Pranav Hegde

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May 10, 2026

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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May 9, 2026

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

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

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Apr 27, 2026

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