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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

Can Illinois Still Earn a No. 1 Seed in the NCAA Tournament? What Needs to Happen

Jackson Langendorf

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Feb 16, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) against the Wisconsin Badgers at State Farm Center.

Has Illinois' Keaton Wagler Secured the Big Ten Freshman of the Year Award?

Jack Ankony

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Feb 16, 2026

Feb 4, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Where College Basketball's Top Experts Rank Illinois After Indiana Win

Jackson Langendorf

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Feb 16, 2026

Feb 15, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) and Indiana Hoosiers guard Jasai Miles (0) vie for a loose ball during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

KenPom Rewards Illinois' Elite Defense With Boost After Indiana Win

Jackson Langendorf

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Feb 16, 2026

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Illinois guard Keaton Wagler has gone from trending toward being a one-and-done to now being a clear top-10 and potential top-five pick.

2026 NBA Draft Big Board: 50 Top Players to Watch for Fans of Tanking Teams

Kevin Sweeney

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Feb 16, 2026

Feb 4, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood talks to forward David Mirkovic (0) during the first half against the Northwestern Wildcats at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

David Mirkovic Takes Blame for One Loss, Sets a New Standard in a Win

Jackson Langendorf

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Feb 15, 2026

Feb 15, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) pulls down a rebound from Indiana Hoosiers forward Reed Bailey (1) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Rediscovers Its Lost Identity to Batter Indiana on the Boards

Pranav Hegde

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Feb 15, 2026

Dec 6, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) celebrates the win with head coach Brad Underwood against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Brad Underwood Implies Illinois' Andrej Stojakovic Could Miss More Time

Jackson Langendorf

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Feb 15, 2026

The Wolverines are poised to claim the top spot in the rankings after Arizona's back-to-back losses.

Projecting the Men's College Basketball AP Top 25: There’s a New No. 1 in Town

Tim Capurso

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Feb 15, 2026

Feb 15, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward Tucker DeVries (12) drives the ball against Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

No More Free Passes: Illinois Turns Up the Defensive Pressure Against Indiana

Pranav Hegde

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Feb 15, 2026

Feb 15, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Lamar Wilkerson (3) keeps the ball from Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

A Special Scout Team Player Helped Illinois Prepare for Indiana's Lamar Wilkerson

Jason Langendorf

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Feb 15, 2026

Feb 15, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Darian DeVries reacts during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center.

Fans Roast Indiana Hoosiers After Lopsided Loss at Illinois

Nick Shepkowski

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Feb 15, 2026

Feb 15, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Jake Davis (15) drives past Indiana Hoosiers guard Lamar Wilkerson (3) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Basketball's Bounce-Back Win Over Indiana

Pranav Hegde

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Feb 15, 2026

Feb 15, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Indiana Hoosiers guard Payton Conerway (6) is guarded by Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ben Humrichhous (3) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Three Instant Observations From Illinois Basketball's 71-51 Win Over Indiana

Jason Langendorf

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Feb 15, 2026

The Illinois Fighting Illini and guard Keaton Wagler are favored on Sunday.

Indiana vs. Illinois Prediction, Odds for College Basketball on Sunday, Feb. 15

Peter Dewey

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Feb 15, 2026

Jan 29, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) watches the dribble of Washington Huskies guard Zoom Diallo (5) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Why Illinois Desperately Needs Andrej Stojakovic, Kylan Boswell Back for Indiana

Jackson Langendorf

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Feb 14, 2026

Feb 10, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Staff Picks: Who Wins No. 8 Illinois vs. Indiana?

Jason Langendorf

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Feb 14, 2026

Feb 10, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) looks to pass as Wisconsin Badgers forward Austin Rapp (22) and John Blackwell (25) pressure during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

How to Watch No. 8 Illinois vs. Indiana: TV, Tip-Off Time, More

Jason Langendorf

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Feb 14, 2026

Feb 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; ACC referee Ted Valentine reacts during the first half of the game between the Louisville Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Panthers at the Petersen Events Center. Pittsburgh won 86-59.

Happy (Teddy) Valentine’s Day, Indiana Hoosiers Fans

Nick Shepkowski

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Feb 14, 2026

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