Illinois vs. Arkansas-Little Rock - November 26, 2024

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Trojans logo, Trojans 3-4, 1ST 19, 2ND 15, TOT 34

Fighting Illini logo, Fighting Illini 5-1, 1ST 51, 2ND 41, TOT 92

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Little Rock Basketball

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The Champaign Room

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Hype for Brad Underwood’s squad continues to build 🔥👀 #Illini (🎥 @IlliniMBB)

Illinois Men's Basketball

A little taste of what’s to come.

Darren Rovell

Your standard 24 staff members.

Illinois Men's Basketball

Your 2026-27 Illinois Men's Basketball team.

www.thechampaignroom.com•6h

No. 24 Illinois loses nail-biter at No. 16 PurdueAfter what seemed to be a steady hot streak for the Illini, they have dropped three straight matches.

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Reactions to Illinois Basketball's Latest Practice Highlights as Season NearsWith the season approaching, the Illini offered a glimpse of what may be in store – and we have some key takeaways

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Brad Underwood Explains Why Jake Davis is 'Invaluable' to Illinois BasketballJake Davis doesn't stuff box scores full, but his impact on winning goes far beyond any stat sheet

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Illinois Basketball Recruiting: Benjamin Berrouet Emerges After Darius Wabbington MissIllinois basketball continues to host high-end talent.

www.thechampaignroom.com•2d

New season, new team, same expectations for IllinoisThe Illini had some roster changes in the offseason, but the end goal remains the same.

armchairillini.com•2d

Illinois Basketball: 5 Takeaways from Big Ten Media DaysIllinois basketball enters the 2026-2027 season with very high expectations.

www.si.com•2d

Illinois Basketball's David Mirkovic Gives Injury Update, Details His SummerMirkovic offered a quick update on his recovery process at Big Ten media day on Thursday, while also giving a glimpse into his pre-injury progress

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Illinois basketball doesn’t need to win every recruiting battleThe future is still very bright for Illinois.

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It’s time for Brad Underwood to capitalize on this opportunityThere’s momentum, build on it.

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‘Bring your hard hat’: Illinois earns praise from Big Ten rivals at Media DaysOther teams had good things to say about the Illini.

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As Good as Illinois Fans Hoped Keaton Wagler Could Be, He May Be Even BetterIllini Nation knows better than to doubt Wagler, but he's already showing that even the highest expectations of him at the next level are too low

armchairillini.com•4d

David Mirkovic progressing well amidst recovery from left foot surgeryThe Illini have high expectations for David Mirkovic once he returns to the court

www.thechampaignroom.com•4d

How high should expectations be for Illinois basketball this season?A big season looms.

www.si.com•4d

Illinois or Michigan State: Who Stands Atop the Big Ten Entering 2026-27?The Illini have the offense and the Spartans have the defense, but which squad is more well-rounded as the season approaches?

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Is Andrej Stojakovic Poised for the Illinois Year 2 Leap in 2026-27?The expectation is for Illini transfers to truly break out in Year 2. Is Stojakovic on the path - and what would that look like?

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Illinois' Jason Jakstys 'Does Everything Right,' But Can He Find the Rotation?Jakstys "fits very well" with Illinois' offensive scheme, according to Illini coach Brad Underwood, but he has a crowded bench to contend with for playing time

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How Illinois Basketball Can Make Its Jumbo Lineup WorkBrad Underwood teased a

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Illinois' Brad Underwood on Transfer Stefan Vaaks' Progression – And His Next StepBrad Underwood is seemingly impressed by Stefan Vaaks' daily growth, but there's an area the Illini continue to emphasize for Vaaks

www.thechampaignroom.com•5d

Shauna Green has a deeper Illinois roster — and she plans to use itMore minutes for more players.

www.thechampaignroom.com•6d

Illinois’ lack of urgency can’t spill over into 2027The Illini are back near the B1G basement. Another overhaul is needed to bring credibility back.

www.si.com•6d

Illinois Misses on 5-Star Darius Wabbington to Big Ten Rival: Time to Be Concerned?The Illini have struck out on three five-star recruits in the past month. Should the alarm bells be going off in Champaign?

armchairillini.com•6d

Illinois Basketball Recruiting: 2028 3-Star Guard Chase Kasten Visits IlliniKasten is slowly rising as a top prospect in the class of 2028

Agent: 'Boozer Best Rookie' This Draft 😯

But insider Jake Fischer is most intrigued by Clippers' rookie Keaton Wagler

www.si.com•6d

Brad Underwood on Tomislav Ivisic's Offseason: He's a 'Much Better Player'Ivisic already rated among the Big Ten's best, but offseason improvement may bring out a performer we haven't yet seen

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Brad Underwood on What Makes 2026-27 Illinois Different From 2025-26 VersionThe Illini bring back most of the core group from 2025-26, but key personnel changes may (somehow) boost the offensive attack

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Why Illinois Coach Brad Underwood's Comments on Quentin Coleman Are So EncouragingRead between the lines of Underwood's assessment of Coleman's game, and it's obvious why the Illini are so high on him

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Big Ten Basketball Preseason Poll and Awards Revealed: Did Voters Get Illinois Right?The Illini were No. 1 in the unofficial media poll and had two players land on the official preseason All-Conference team

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Mirkovic, Stojakovic earn Preseason All-Big Ten honorsIllinois’ top two returners are recognized as some of the top players in the conference.

All-B1G Preseason First Team 🤨

NCAA March Madness

@MarchMadnessMBB

The All-Big Ten Preseason First Team is out 🔥 Jeremy Fears Jr. takes Preseason Player of the Year honors 👏

www.si.com•1w

Illinois' Brad Underwood Details Freshman Lincoln Williams' High UpsideWilliams seems to be in a position to contribute to the Illini this season - and perhaps even sooner than expected

www.thechampaignroom.com•1w

Keaton Wagler delivers clutch moment in NBA preseason debutClutch moment for the kid.

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Brad Underwood Reveals What Illinois Needs From a Healthy Zvonimir IvisicIvisic is back "full bore" and his head coach is expecting great things for the 2026-27 campaign

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Illinois' Andrej Stojakovic Names Favorite Players: Do Their Games Resemble His?Stojakovic revealed his favorite players and broke down any similarities between his game and theirs – and we followed suit

www.thechampaignroom.com•1w

How the Underwoods plan to redesign the Illinois offense post-Keaton WaglerThe Illini have got a lot of weapons on offense.

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How the Underwoods plan to redesign the Illinois offense post-Keaton WaglerThe Illini have got a lot of weapons on offense.

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Illinois Coach Brad Underwood Shares Latest on David Mirkovic's RecoveryMirkovic appears to be on the right track for a healthy return, per Underwood's latest update on Friday evening

www.thechampaignroom.com•1w

‘We’re bigger, we’re longer’: Length, athleticism fuel new-look Illinois defenseHow the 2026-27 Illini will look defensively.

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Brady Pettigrew Set for Illinois Basketball Official Visit This WeekendBrady Pettigrew is the best player in the state of Illinois

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Why Andrej Stojakovic Is the Perfect Example of What Makes Illinois SpecialStojakovic's mindset heading into 2026-27 is telling for the current state of the Illini – and the program's future

www.thechampaignroom.com•1w

How Illinois’ Brad Underwood convinced me to be a woman in sportsOur living room TV always had an Illinois game on.

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Former Illini Keaton Wagler Emerging as the Face of the Los Angeles ClippersKeaton Wagler hasn’t played an NBA regular-season game yet, but the former Illinois basketball star is already finding himself at the center of the Los Angeles Clippers’ next chapter. And with Kawhi Leonard now out of the picture, the spotlight in Los Angeles is beginning to shift toward a 19-year-old rookie who hasn’t stopped exceeding […]

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Illinois Basketball Lands in 2027 5-Star Darius Wabbington's Top 3The Illini are one of the few squads still in the race for Darius Wabbington, whose game could not be a better fit for the program

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Illinois Misses on Another 5-Star 2027 Guard: Are the Illini Out of Options?Brad Underwood's guard targets continue to take their interest elsewhere, so what is Illinois' answer at guard for the 2027 class?

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5 Key Takeaways From Illinois Basketball's Early Fall HighlightsThe Illini released a series of offseason highlights on Monday that gave us some ideas about where 2026-27 may be headed

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Four takeaways from Illinois basketball’s fall practice video Let’s have some fun.

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Illinois will look to taste sweet revenge over Wisconsin in MadisonIt’s time for the Illini to get payback.

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Illinois basketball kicks off fall practicesQuick takeaways from pictures of the Illini’s first fall practice.

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Illinois Basketball 5-Star Targets See Same Appealing Promise in ChampaignThree of the Illini's recent visitors spoke of the same key opportunity they would have playing under Brad Underwood at Illinois

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Illinois basketball to host five-star forward Benjamin Berrouet for official visit247Sports’ Dushawn London has reported that Illinois basketball will host five-star forward Benjamin “Benji” Berrouet for an official visit on November 5th. The five-star forward in the class of 2028 will also visit Kentucky on October 9th and UCLA on October 28th. Illinois basketball offered Berrouet during the Nike EYBL’s Peach Jam this past July. […]

www.thechampaignroom.com•2w

Illinois Basketball recruiting has completely flipped the scriptFive-stars galore.

www.thechampaignroom.com•2w

Illini program reaching new heights under Brad UnderwoodIllinois’ in a very good spot.

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Jake Davis Gives Illinois Basketball Another Dangerous 3-Point ShooterIt is easy to forget just how good Jake Davis is. That might sound strange considering Illinois is coming off a Final Four season and returns a ridiculous amount of talent, but Davis has quietly become one of the most efficient players on Brad Underwood’s roster. In fact, Davis may be one of the more […]

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Illinois Basketball Orange Krush tickets Sell Out in Record Time for 2026-27 SeasonIllinois basketball is less than one month away from its first exhibition game of the 2026-2027 season.

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Why Andrej Stojakovic can be an All-American with Illinois BasketballAyo Dosunmu challenged Andrej Stojakovic to be an All-American in his recent YouTube video.

www.thechampaignroom.com•2w

Illinois student season tickets sell out in 9 minutesMen’s basketball student season tickets sell out in record time for 2026-27.

www.thechampaignroom.com•2w

Illinois’ Zvonimir Ivisic back in practice post hand injuryThe Illinois big man is back at work.

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Illinois to Host Benjamin Berrouet: Can the Illini Land Multiple 5-Star Prospects?The Illini are in the mix for yet another top frontcourt player, but can they feasibly sign more than one of them?

www.thechampaignroom.com•2w

No. 21 prospect in class of 2028 to visit IllinoisPower forward Benjamin Berrouet will reportedly be coming to Champaign.

armchairillini.com•2w

Illinois Basketball: The Path to 17 Big Ten Wins and a Conference ChampionshipIllinois basketball is less than a month away from its first exhibition vs Cincinnati.

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Analyzing EvanMiya's 2026-27 Projections for Illinois BasketballWe make a deep dive into the Illini's ranking and expected strengths in EvanMiya's preseason projections

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Predicting Illinois’ 2027 All-Big Ten HonoreesThe Illini who could earn some postseason honors.

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One Reason Illinois Basketball Shouldn't Be the 2026-27 National Title FavoriteThe Illini have far more numerous strengths than weaknesses, but not every position is loaded with known quantities

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3 Biggest Takeaways From Illinois Basketball's 2026-27 Big Ten ScheduleThe Illini's Big Ten slate packs a potent punch in the middle but should be manageable on the front and back end

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Brad Underwood named honorary captain for Illinois-SIUThe Illinois men’s basketball coach will be on the sidelines on Saturday.

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Highlights from Illini men’s basketball’s Big Ten scheduleSome of the noteworthy Big Ten showdowns for the Illini in 2026-27.

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Keaton Wagler is the LA Clippers’ most important playerHis future is the Clippers’ future.

www.thechampaignroom.com•3w

Tough February test set for IlliniIllinois begins February against a slew of top teams.

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David Mirkovic Lands in EvanMiya Preseason Top 10 as Two Other Illini Crack Top 20The analytical tool EvanMiya rates three Illinois players in its projected top 20 entering 2026-27, including a couple of surprises

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David Mirkovic one of 15 players to become college basketball stars per Jon RothsteinDavid Mirkovic is currently nursing a foot injury, however, is expected to return before the season starts.

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Is Illinois' Freshman Class Poised to Be the Best of the Brad Underwood Era?The Illini have had some highly rated classes, but their 2026 group may have the best mixture of depth and talent of any Brad Underwood class

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5-Star Illinois Target Darius Wabbington Moves Up Visit to ChampaignWhat does Wabbington moving his visit date to this weekend mean, and why is he such a key target for the Illini?

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Illinois Basketball Makes List of Top-5 2027 Recruit AJ WilliamsBreaking down AJ Williams' fit with Illinois if he were to land in Champaign in 2027-28

armchairillini.com•4w

Illinois basketball makes top-10 for five-star AJ WilliamsWilliams is a top-five prospect in the class of 2027

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3 Reasons Illinois Basketball Should Be the National Title Favorite in 2026-27The Illini are currently seen as college basketball's top team, but we're here to tell you why they should be

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‘The best decision of my life’: How Ayo Dosunmu made Illinois ‘cool’ againDosunmu doesn’t take his time at Illinois for granted.

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Ayo Dosunmu and the lasting Illini LegacyAyo Dosunmu met with media members at the 2026 Hall of Fame induction.

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Brad Underwood Explains Why Illinois Added Transfer Quentin McCoyThe Illini made a relatively unexpected move in signing McCoy, but Underwood gave some simple reasons why they pulled the trigger

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Illinois Misses on UConn-Bound Five-Star NaVorro Bowman Jr.: What Now?Bowman, a priority target for the Illini who was set to visit Champaign this weekend, is off the board – but Illinois still has future guard options

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Illinois basketball Gets One Big Injury Boost—and One New ConcernIllinois basketball fans got a mixed bag of injury news this week. There is reason to feel encouraged about David Mirkovic’s recovery, but Zvonimir Ivisic’s situation remains something the Illini will have to keep a close eye on as the start of the season approaches. Mirkovic’s update is the good news. The Illinois forward suffered […]

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Injury Update on Illinois' David Mirkovic – Plus the Latest on Ivisic TwinsBrad Underwood commented on David Mirkovic's recovery, a recent hurdle for Tomislav Ivisic and an injury for Zvonimir Ivisic

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ICYMI: Zvonimir Ivisic dealing with hand injuryThe Illini big man is currently sidelined.

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WCIA: Illinois’ Tomislav Ivisic back in Champaign after visa issueFinally back.

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Stefan Vaaks Has No Regrets Leaving Providence for IllinoisVaaks was referring to an opening statement at Bryan Hodgson's introductory press conference at Providence.

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Why Quentin Coleman’s Rebounding Could Make Him a Special Illinois Basketball FreshmanQuentin Coleman is expected to carry on the tradition of great Illini guards.

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Transfer's Message to Ex-HC 😬Illinois' Stefan Vaaks with 'funny story' about Providence's Bryan Hodgson

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‘Never about anything but a national championship’: Underwood previews Illinois’ 2026-27 seasonUnderwood is confident that the 2026-27 season has a lot in store for Illinois.

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Illinois doesn’t have a huge non-conference game at home. Does it matter?Where are the big home games?

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Keaton Wagler caught in midst of Clippers chaosThe rookie will be dealing with crazy circumstances.

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Illinois basketball lands official visit from top-10 2028 prospectBU trying to get another big fish.

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Illinois basketball: Ranking the Illini’s top 2027 NBA Draft ProspectsIllinois basketball continues to produce NBA level talent every year.

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5-Star Bentley Lusakueno to Visit Illinois: Ranking Illini's Top September VisitorsBrad Underwood and his staff have a laundry list of five-star visits on the docket, but who among them is the best fit for Illinois?

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Illinois basketball to host five-star forward Bentley Lusakueno for official visitIllinois basketball continues to add high-end talent to its fall official visit roster.

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Illinois Basketball Lands in Top 10 for 2027 Five-Star Guard King GibsonIllinois basketball continues to pursue high end talent particularly on the perimeter

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Brad Underwood Reveals Illinois Basketball's New HurdleThe Illini are navigating uncharted waters heading into 2026-27, and they're hoping to improve on one particular weakness

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Brad Underwood Provides Insight Into Key Illinois Returners' 2026-27 OutlookUnderwood offered his thoughts on each Illini returner, including an unexpected name projected to be an impact player

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Keaton Wagler, Kylan Boswell return to Champaign for workoutBack on campus.

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Brad Underwood Shares His Take on the Chaotic Landscape of College BasketballUnderwood offered his thoughts on the "challenge" of operating in today's era – but also shared why he's "excited"

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Brad Underwood proud of number one retention in the country heading into 2026 seasonBrad Underwood has turned Illinois basketball into a consistent contender in the Big Ten

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Illinois basketball adds Arizona State transfer guard Quentin McCoyIllinois basketball is less than two months away from tipping off its exhibitons.

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Final Four Is a 'Great Drug' – And Why Brad Underwood Thinks Illinois Can Have It AgainUnderwood believes his Illini have what it takes to make another run to college basketball's final weekend in 2026-27

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Illinois Basketball Makes Top 10 for 5-Star 2027 Guard King GibsonKing Gibson, a dynamic combo guard in the class of 2027, cut his list to ten schools, and he included the Illini

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Slaying the boogeyman: History behind Illinois and UConnThe Illini are looking to beat the Huskies for the first time since 1938.

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Illinois Basketball Adds Transfer to Fill Final Roster Spot: Who Is Quentin McCoy? Will McCoy, a Chicago native who played at Arizona State the past two seasons, make an impact as a late addition for the Illini?

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Brad Underwood Names Illinois Freshman Summer Standouts – Including a 'Big Surprise'CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein hosted Brad Underwood for an interview, and the Illini coach revealed key first-year standouts from the summer

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Illinois adds guard Quentin McCoy to rosterThe Illini add a new face into the mix.

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How will Brad Underwood balance minutes for a loaded Illinois roster?Underwood has a good problem on his hands.

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How the David Mirkovic injury could affect the IlliniHopefully it’s not a huge deal.

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Is Zvonimir Ivisic the best big man off the bench in college basketball?Zvonimir Ivisic could be one of college basketball’s most impactful backup big men in 2026-27 after adding nearly 40 pounds this offseason.

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Why One Coach Isn't Picking Illinois Basketball as His Preseason No. 1Many believe the Illini are a top-five team headed into next season, but one anonymous coach had a clear reason why he didn't pick them No. 1

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Adam Fletcher: The Unsung Hero of Illinois BasketballAdam Fletcher is a key reason for the transformation of Illinois basketball.

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Illinois Four-Star Commit Quinton Kitt to Make Official Visit to ChampaignKitt, a 2027 Illini commit, has yet to officially visit campus, but that's now set to change in late October

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Reacting to Illinois Basketball’s non-conference schedule!Which of the Illini’s non-conference battles intrigue you the most?

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2027 Illinois commit Quinton Kitt schedules official visit to ChampaignComing this fall.

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Illinois' Zavier Zens Showcases College Readiness in Newcomer HighlightsEven if Zens' freshman role with the Illini may be narrower than the one he was accustomed to in high school, he could deliver right away

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Illinois basketball to receive official visit from five-star wing Moussa KamissokoIllinois basketball has multiple other five-star prospects in the class of 2027 visiting.

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What 2027 commit Mason Martin means for Illini hoopsBU is pushing to retake the state of Illinois’ high school stars.

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Illinois Adds to Growing List of 5-Star Visits With Versatile Wing Moussa KamissokoKamissoko is the latest five-star prospect to schedule a visit with the Illini, who may be ascending to a new level of regard

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Illinois lands official visit from another 5-star in 2027 classAnother one.

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Illinois Basketball Releases full non-conference slate for 2026-2027 seasonIllinois basketball will use all three exhibitions to maximize chemistry and on-court cohesion before taking on a mammoth non-conference schedule.

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Illinois Basketball Named Among 10 Programs Most Likely to Win First National ChampionshipFor decades, Illinois basketball has lived with the same frustrating reality. The Illini have had the history, the fan base, the talent, and a few seasons that looked capable of ending with a national championship, but they have never actually finished the job. Now, one national writer believes that could finally change. In his latest […]

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Ranking Every Game on Illinois Basketball's 2026-27 Non-Conference ScheduleThe Illini have firmed up the maximum 12 non-conference games for next season, including several marque matchups

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Illinois basketball reveals full 2026-27 non-conference scheduleIt’s here!

Bleacher Report•2mo

Court Halts College Eligibility RulingFederal appeals court temporarily pauses order that would have granted extra year of eligibility (AP)

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Illinois Basketball Offers Nation's No. 1 2028 Power Forward Bentley LusakuenoThe Illini officially entered the race for Lusakueno, a five-star forward with an ideal skill set for Illinois' system

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Deon Thomas praises Brad Underwood and Illinois’ recent successThomas isn’t taking Underwood for granted.

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What We Learned From Landon Davis' and Lucas Morillo's Illinois Summer HighlightsMore Illini summer highlights help us get a handle on the prospects of freshmen Landon Davis and Lucas Morillo

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Top three highest-earning Illini in the NBAIt was a big week for Illini making money in the pros; let’s keep it going.

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Why the NBA should bring a game to State Farm Center It’d be a big draw.

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Comparing Every Illinois Basketball 2026-27 Freshman to a Former IlliniAnalyzing coach Brad Underwood's loaded freshman class through the lens of the program's players of the past

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Illinois Basketball Making Late Push For 2027 5-Star Darius WabbingtonThe Illini appear to be in the mix to land Wabbington, despite the big man having released a top six that doesn't include Illinois

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Mirkovic ranked top power forward in college basketballThe sophomore tops the list of top 10 power forwards for the 2026-27 season.

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Is Illinois Basketball Freshman Lucas Morillo Overlooked Heading Into 2026-27?If Morillo, a versatile wing, can quickly build out one part of his game, he could be a surprise contributor in his first season in Champaign

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5-Star Brady Pettigrew to Visit Illinois: Breaking Down His Recruitment and GameThe Illini will host Pettigrew, an in-state target who also will take trips to a handful of other powerhouse programs

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Former Illini Skyy Clark transfers to LSUA familiar face is heading to a new team.

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Deon Thomas on why Brad Underwood has thrived in new era of college basketballWhy has Brad Underwood succeeded in the new era of college basketball?

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Illinois locks in official visit from in-state 5-star Brady PettigrewIllinois locks in headlining visit.

www.thechampaignroom.com•2mo

Illinois stars abundant in latest mock NBA DraftThe Illinois-to-NBA pipeline will continue to grow next summer.

Bleacher Report•2mo

Dusty May Was Over CBB 🙃Mavs HC reveals his breaking point

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Breaking Down Stefan Vaaks' and Ethan Brown's Illinois Basketball Summer HighlightsTwo of the new arrivals in Champaign recently saw their summer highlights released, and here's what we found

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Should Illinois Basketball Add a Fifth-Year Player For 2026-27?In this era of virtually open player movement, the Illini still have room to add to their roster – but who might they target?

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Who Will Earn Illinois Basketball's Final Rotation Spot in 2026-27?The Illini seemingly enter 2026-27 with nearly their full rotation in 20-20 view, but who fills out the final eighth-man spot?

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Former Illinois stars set for big NBA season as schedule release nearsA big season looms for Ayo & TSJ.

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Can Lincoln Williams Make an Immediate Impact for Illinois Basketball in Year 1?Williams appears to have the tools to contribute as a freshman in 2026-27, but is there a legitimate path to minutes?

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What Illinois Basketball Would Need From Zvonimir Ivisic as a StarterThe Illini may need Ivisic to play a much larger role early in the 2026-27 season, but what would that entail?

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A list of the closest NBA comparisons for Illinois returnersThese returners’ playstyles look pretty similar to some familiar pros.

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‘Just getting back’: Illinois’ Dolan ready in return from injuryThe guard is poised for a big year.

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The Two Illinois Players Who Must Step Up If David Mirkovic Misses TimeMirkovic's injury timeline remains uncertain, which means the Illini may need more contributions from frontcourt reserves

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Previewing the Illini’s four biggest non-conference gamesLooking ahead to some of the toughest Illinois non-con opponents.

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Potential starting lineups if Mirkovic misses time for IllinoisBrad Underwood has the roster to make it work.

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Is Andrej Stojakovic due for a second-year leap with Illinois?Andrej may be even better this season.