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Feb 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Illinois guard Keaton Wagler (23) tries to drive to the basket between UCLA forward Tyler Bilodeau (34) and UCLA guard Donovan Dent (2) during the second half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Basketball's Second-Half Collapse at UCLA

Jason Langendorf

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Feb 23, 2026

UCLA's head coach Mick Cronin reacts during the first half against Michigan State on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

UCLA's Biggest Threats Against USC In High-Stakes Rivalry Matchup

Caden Handwork

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Feb 23, 2026

Feb 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin with guard Eric Dailey Jr. (3) and UCLA forward Tyler Bilodeau (34) during the second half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

UCLA Now Brims With Confidence After Another Top-10 Win

Travis Tyler

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Feb 23, 2026

Feb 1, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Angela Dugalic (32) reacts after a three-point basket in the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts To Magical Season Continued Against Wisconsin

Nathan Berry

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Feb 22, 2026

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Feb 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA guard Donovan Dent (2) celebrates scoring the winning basket in overtime against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

How Donovan Dent Saved UCLA’s Season Yet Again

Justin Backer

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Feb 22, 2026

Feb 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA guard Donovan Dent (2) hangs in the air and scores the winning basket over Illinois center Zvonimir Ivisic (44) in overtime at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Three Instant Observations From Illinois Basketball's 95-94 OT Loss to UCLA

Pranav Hegde

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Feb 21, 2026

Feb 14, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin talks to guard Trent Perry (0) in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Recapping UCLA's Earth-Shattering Win vs No. 10 Illinois

Andrew L. Ferguson Jr

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Apr 22, 2026

Feb 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA forward Tyler Bilodeau (34) tries to score between Illinois forward Ben Humrichous (3) and Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic (13) during the first half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts To Tidal Wave Comeback Against Illinois

Nathan Berry

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Feb 21, 2026

Feb 8, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Eric Musselman looks on from the bench during the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

How USC Trojans Can Get Off the NCAA Tournament Bubble

Caden Handwork

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Feb 21, 2026

Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic blocks an attempt from USC forward Jacob Cofie (6) in the Illini's 101-65 win over the Trojans on Wednesday at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.

Staff Picks: Who Wins No. 10 Illinois vs. UCLA?

Jason Langendorf

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Feb 21, 2026

Jan 20, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Eric Dailey Jr. (3) reacts after a dunk in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

3 Bruins Who Must Carry UCLA's Weight Against Illinois

Andrew L. Ferguson Jr

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Feb 21, 2026

Feb 17, 2026; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans center Carson Cooper (15) gets a flagrant foul call against UCLA Bruins center Steven Jamerson II (24) during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

UCLA's Perry, Clark React to Cronin’s Apology

Justin Backer

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Feb 21, 2026

UCLA's head coach Mick Cronin reacts during the first half against Michigan State on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Trio of Bold Predictions Ahead of UCLA's Showdown with Illinois

Andrew L. Ferguson Jr

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Feb 21, 2026

Feb 10, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) pressures Wisconsin Badgers guard Andrew Rohde (7) with the ball during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 Illini Players Who Could End UCLA’s Season

Andrew L. Ferguson Jr

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Feb 21, 2026

Feb 14, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin reacts in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Breakout Freshman Visits Bruins Saturday

Travis Tyler

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Feb 21, 2026

Feb 3, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Donovan Dent (2) is defended by Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Bryce Dortch (4) as UCLA Bruins forward Tyler Bilodeau (34) sets a screen in the first half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Why UCLA Starters Project Well Against No. 10 Illini

Andrew L. Ferguson Jr

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Feb 21, 2026

UCLA's Steven Jamerson leaves the arena after a flagrant foul on Michigan State's Carson Cooper during the second half on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Bruins, No. 10 Illinois Have Common Opponent That Reveals Plenty

Nathan Berry

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Feb 21, 2026

Michigan State's Carson Cooper, right, and UCLA's Steven Jamerson, left, stare each other down after Jamerson's flagrant foul on Cooper during the second half on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

UCLA's Cronin Explains Apology for Viral Jamerson Ejection

Justin Backer

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Feb 21, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) drives against Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Three Things to Watch When Illinois Basketball Plays at UCLA

Jack Ankony

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Feb 20, 2026

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