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

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

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Illinois Men's Basketball

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The road to Detroit begins. 🆚 FDU ⏰ 7 pm CT 📍State Farm Center 📺 BTN

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Showtime 🏀🏀 #TrojansTogether #allin

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Illini Inquirer AM: Monday, Nov. 2 — ☕️ Your morning jolt of #illini news 🏈 Illini open as home underdog vs. Nebraska 🏀 Stojakovic, Ivisic healthy for opener ⏪ Big Ten rewind: USC throttles Ohio State, Oregon's Chip-py comeback 🏐 VB wins 4 straight https://t.co/gDLAOy9LoF

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Illinois Men's Basketball

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Dream bigger.

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Orange and Blue News

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Brad Underwood’s 10th season starts with national title expectations. Can Illinois make another Final Four run? Underwood: “The juices are flowing little bit, and we’re excited to take the court with this group and see what transpires.” #Illini https://t.co/cpzbCnGhy7

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First Look at Illinois Basketball's Game 1 Opponent: Fairleigh Dickinson KnightsThe Illini will open up a highly anticipated 2026-27 campaign at home against a team that has been a giant slayer in the past

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Illinois Basketball 2026-27 Scouting Report: Zavier ZensWisconsin's 2026 Mr. Basketball brings a winning pedigree and versatile offensive skill set to Illinois as he looks to make an immediate impact

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Illinois Basketball's David Mirkovic Undergoes Appendectomy: What It MeansThe Illini will be without Mirkovic for longer than expected, and key players will be asked to step up in the interim

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Illinois gets two players back for season opener, but Mirkovic suffers another setbackHere we go.

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Illinois Freshman Ethan Brown Embraces Selfless Role: 'I'm Not Here to Score'Freshman Ethan Brown scored 15 points (against Cincinnati) in his first live action as an Illinois player. He was second on the team with 12 points on Wednesday

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Why Stefan Vaaks Is Coming Off the Bench for Illinois BasketballThe shock of Illinois' exhibition season has been Stefan Vaaks playing in a reserve role, but he seems to prefer it

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TCR Reacts: Illini fans are dreaming big about Illinois basketball’s ceilingHigh expectations.

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Illinois Basketball Opens Season Against FDU With Big Questions to AnswerThe Illini have high expectations coming off a run to the Final Four.

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State Farm Center needs to be a tougher place to play for Illinois basketballLet’s have a hard conversation.

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Illinois Basketball 2026-27 Scouting Report: Stefan VaaksVaaks brings elite shooting and playmaking to Illinois, but improving his defense and rebounding will be key to his success

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Illinois basketball shows dominant offensive firepower in exhibition win vs UICThe Illini won two of their three preseason exhibitions

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Illinois Has Unexpectedly Reinvented Its Offense: 'We Truly Don't Run Plays'The Illini had an historically efficient offense last season, but now that Keaton Wagler is gone, the old system is, too

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3 Things We Learned From Illinois Basketball's Exhibition GamesThe Illini's season officially tips off on Nov. 2, but from the preseason we learned about Illinois' freshman class and a key lineup development

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Preseason Tourney Bracket Projection 🔮Selecting which 76 teams make the cut before the games begin ➡️

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Illini snuff Flames in final exhibition gameIllinois gets a bounce-back win over UIC behind strong freshmen performances

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Instant Observations From Illinois Basketball's Blowout Exhibition Win Over UICThe Illini had their way in every facet of the game, closing out the preseason with an impressive showing on both ends, as well as the boards

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Even an Exhibition – Illinois vs. UIC – Reminds What Makes College Basketball SpecialFor many, including a certain Illinois on SI writer, Wednesday's game against the Flames means more than a final Illini tune-up

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Live Game Thread, Updates for Illinois Basketball vs. UIC ExhibitionKeep track of the Illinois vs. UIC basketball score and action in Wednesday's exhibition matchup in Champaign with our periodic game updates

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Illinois Basketball 2026-27 Scouting Report: Lincoln WilliamsIn his first season in Champaign, Williams will bring an intriguing level of defensive upside, along with athleticism on offense

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Illinois Basketball 2026-27 Scouting Report: Jason JakstysIn the days leading up to Illinois' Nov. 2 regular-season opener at Champaign's State Farm Center, Illinois on SI will share a scouting report for each Illini p

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Illinois Basketball 2026-27 Scouting Report: Blake FagbemiAfter seeing limited action as a freshman, Fagbemi seeks to continue his development and carve out a larger role with the Illini this season

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3 Illinois Basketball Areas to Watch Against UICIn the Illini's final exhibition game, we will be keying in on a few specific topics that may shed light on Illinois' immediate future

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Brad Underwood Updates Injury Status of Five Illinois Players Before UIC ExhibitionUnderwood provided the latest health information on David Mirkovic, Andrej Stojakovic, Tomislav Ivisic, Zvonimir Ivisic and Lincoln Williams on Tuesday

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Stojakovic, Z. Ivisic out, Williams questionable for final Illini exhibitionIllinois head coach Brad Underwood gave an injury update ahead of UIC exhibition.

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How to Watch Illinois Basketball vs UIC Exhibition GameThe Illini, now 1-1 in exhibition outings, finish off their preseason slate against a feisty in-state squad in UIC

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Illinois Basketball 2026-27 Scouting Report: Lucas MorilloMorillo, an ultra-versatile wing, is yet another first-year Illini who has a chance to crack the rotation in 2026-27

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TCR Reacts: Illinois Basketball’s 2027 CeilingHow far can the Illini go in 2027?

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Former Illini Dosunmu, Shannon Jr. off to strong starts with TimberwolvesBig starts for the Illini greats.

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Illinois Basketball Player Grades After Baylor Exhibition LossThe report cards came in after an unsatisfying performance, and although a few Illini earned a 4.0, others saw their GPA tank

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What Went Wrong – and Right – for Illinois Basketball in Loss to BaylorThere was bad -– and a lot of it – from the Illini on Friday vs. Baylor, but there were also a few unexpected bright spots, especially from the freshmen

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Illinois Basketball 2026-27 Scouting Report: Zvonimir IvisicZvonimir Ivisic would start on nearly every other team in the country, but he'll be Illinois' premier weapon off the bench in 2026-27

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Three Overreactions to Illinois Basketball's Exhibition Loss to BaylorThe Illini had their fair share of shortcomings on Friday night, some of which may be concerning moving forward

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5 Stats That Defined Illinois Basketball's Exhibition Loss to BaylorThe Illini got tossed around on the glass and were inefficient on offense, but there were also some bright spots in defeat

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Brad Underwood Offers Major Injury Update on David Mirkovic, Addresses Other IlliniMirkovic seems likely to miss regular-season games, while Underwood also detailed Andrej Stojakovic's and the Ivisic twins' exit from the Baylor game

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Illinois Basketball 2026-27 Scouting Report: Landon DavisThe Illini have been impressed by freshman Landon Davis thus far, but is there room for Davis to crack the rotation in Year 1?

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Illinois Basketball Falls Just Short of Comeback Against Baylor in 95-91 Exhibition LossIllinois basketball plays one more exhibition on October 28th vs UIC.

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How to Watch Illinois vs. UIC Exhibition: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and OddsFinal tuneup.

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Illinois catches injury bug in home-opening exhibition loss to BaylorFriday was a night full of emotions for the Illini.

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David Mirkovic on sideline back in boot during Illinois’ exhibition vs. BaylorDavid Mirkovic has suffered a setback in recovery.

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Live Game Thread, Updates for Illinois Basketball vs. Baylor ExhibitionKeep track of the Illinois vs. Baylor basketball score in Friday's exhibition matchup in Champaign with our periodic game updates

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Former Illini Keaton Wagler shines in Los Angeles Clippers DebutWagler finished the game with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.

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How to Watch Illinois Basketball vs Baylor Exhibition GameThe Illini won their first exhibition game, but so did the Bears, who took down preseason No. 1 Florida

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Who will be the eighth man for Illinois?While a large majority of the lineup seems set, one spot is still up for grabs.

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Brad Underwood reveals what Illinois basketball wants to test against BaylorIllinois has its second exhibition Friday night, and things will be different.

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David Mirkovic sidelined for Illinois’ exhibition vs. BaylorNo Mirk, no problem

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3 Important Illinois Basketball Questions Ahead of the Baylor ExhibitionWe ask (and do our best to answer) a few key questions about the Illini as they prepare to host the Bears on Friday

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Brad Underwood Previews Illinois vs. Baylor, Updates David Mirkovic's StatusUnderwood addressed rotation depth, Baylor's backcourt and the latest on Mirkovic's recovery

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Illinois Basketball 2026-27 Scouting Report: Jake DavisIn the days leading up to Illinois' Nov. 2 regular-season opener at Champaign's State Farm Center, Illinois on SI will share a scouting report for each Illini p

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Illinois Basketball vs. Baylor: 3 Matchup Keys to Watch in ExhibitionIllinois basketball takes on Baylor in their second exhibition.

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Former Illini Shine in NBA Opening Week: Keaton Wagler's Debut Leads the WayKeaton Wagler starred off the bench, as did the Minnesota duo of Ayo Dosunmu and Terrence Shannon Jr., plus more

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3 takeaways from Illinois basketball’s exhibition win over CincinnatiThe offense looks different this season.

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How does Brad Underwood stack up against college basketball’s elite?Where does he rank?

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Illinois basketball’s freshmen could be even better than we thoughtThis staff doesn’t miss.

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What Illinois Basketball Must Prove Against Baylor in Exhibition GameThe Illini face the Bears on Friday night for a must-watch exhibition bout, and one particular Baylor player's night will reveal a lot about Illinois

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Season of Expectations: Illinois' David Mirkovic Named AP Preseason All-AmericanThe Illini are the preseason No. 3, they are viewed as a prime national title contender and now they have a projected All-American

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Illinois Basketball 2026-27 Scouting Report: Ethan BrownBrown is looking to crack the Illini rotation as a freshman in 2026-27, and it appears as though he already has

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Illini Forward David Mirkovic named to Preseason AP All-American teamDavid Mirkovic continues to gain preseason recognition ahead of the 2026-2027 season.

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David Mirkovic named AP Preseason All-AmericanThe Illini forward has received a big honor.

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Quentin Coleman Impresses in Illinois Basketball Debut vs. CincinnatiQuentin Coleman showed why he is one of the most heralded incoming freshmen in College basketball

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Biggest MCBB Spenders 💰Duke, Florida, Kentucky among 11 teams spending $20M+ on their roster (CBS Sports)

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AP's MCBB Preseason All-Americans ✨- Jeremy Fears Jr. - Thomas Haugh - Tyler Tanner - David Mirkovic - Motiejus Krivas

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Why Quentin Coleman Could Be Illinois' Most Important Player This SeasonColeman stuffed the stat sheet against Cincinnati, showing why his relentless motor and all-around game could make him invaluable to the Illini

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Why Ethan Brown is primed for a major role with Illinois BasketballBrown was spectacular in the Illini's first exhibition of the 2026-2027 season.

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Illinois Basketball Checks In at No. 3 in Opening AP Top-25 PollIllinois Basketball will kick off their 2026-27 season on November 2nd as the top-ranked program in the Big Ten.

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Cincinnati Coach Says Illinois Basketball's Offense 'Like Nothing I've Seen'Bearcats coach Jerrod Calhoun says he had seen the film on the Illini offense, but it was "more impressive live"

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Brad Underwood Quotes to Know After Illinois' Exhibition Win Over CincinnatiAfter the Illini came out on top in their first live action, Underwood called out individual stars and highlighted two key facets of the game

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Illinois basketball opens season ranked No. 3 in AP Top 25 pollNo. 3 to start.

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Illinois Has 'Incredible Talent' 🤩

Projecting Fighting Illini's outlook this season after first AP top 25 poll release

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Analyzing Freshman Ethan Brown's Unexpected Start in Illinois' Win at CincinnatiIllini coach Brad Underwood detailed his surprise decision to start Ethan Brown over Stefan Vaaks against the Bearcats, and we offer our take

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Illinois Basketball No. 3 in AP Preseason Poll – Should the Illini Be Even Higher?Illinois received its highest preseason ranking since 2001, but have the Illini actually been underrated?

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First MCBB AP Poll Rankings 🔢

🐊 Florida takes No. 1 spot 〽️ Michigan outside top 15 ▶️ Watch full preseason breakdown

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First Men's CBB AP Poll1. Florida 2. Duke 3. Illinois 4. UConn 5. Arizona 📲 Full ranking here

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How to Watch Illinois vs. Baylor Exhibition: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and OddsExhibition No. 2.

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Brad Underwood’s initial thoughts after Cincinnati exhibitionIs Illinois’ defense going to be a problem again in 2026-2027?

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Illinois Basketball Struggles on Defense in Cincinnati Win – And Why We Aren't WorriedThe Illini surrendered a whopping 96 points to the Bearcats, but here's why that isn't at all indicative of what's to come

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Illinois’ offense catches fire in 1st exhibition matchThe Illini continued their offensive dominance as the defense showed concerns.

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5 Key Stats From Illinois Basketball's Exhibition Win Over CincinnatiThe Illini were outstanding, if not perfect, against the Bearcats – which was reflected in five keys statistics

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Analyzing Illinois Basketball's Highlights From Exhibition Win Over CincinnatiThe Illini featured standouts across the board, including a veteran who seems to have found his footing, plus two stud freshmen

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Illinois Basketball: Quentin Coleman, Andrej Stojakovic Shine in 105-96 Win Over CincinnatiIllinois basketball starts its season off with a W

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Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball 2026-27 Instant Takeaways: Illinois Fighting Illini ExhibitionCincinnati fought hard at home to keep growing in October.

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Jerrod Calhoun And More Detail Illinois Home Exhibition ShowdownThe first home action in front of fans for Jerrod Calhoun.

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Brad Underwood's Key Quotes Ahead of Illinois Basketball vs. CincinnatiHere are Underwood's thoughts before the 2026-27 Illini take the floor on Saturday for an exhibition contest

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3 Illinois Basketball Storylines to Watch vs. CincinnatiThere is a back-end rotational battle worth monitoring, a player to key in on and more as the 2026-27 Illini finally take the floor

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Illinois Basketball's David Mirkovic Lands in First Round of 2027 NBA Mock DraftNBA Draft analyst Sam Vecenie put David Mirkovic in the top 20 of his mock draft, but is that too high?

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What to Know About Illinois Basketball's Exhibition Opponent CincinnatiThe Bearcats, as a team and individually, can challenge the Illini in a variety of ways in Saturday's unofficial season tip-off

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Can you watch Illinois basketball’s first exhibition game?Unfortunately, no.

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Illinois Basketball to Host 2029 Forward Bronx Ganaway in Unofficial VisitHere's the full scouting report and background for Ganaway, a top-25 recruit in the 2029 class

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Illinois fans need to make the State Farm Center a nightmare for opponentsIt’s time to do our part.

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Projecting Illinois Basketball's Starting Lineup Without David MirkovicThe Illini won't have David Mirkovic for their first exhibition game. Does that open the door for an Ivisic twin frontcourt?

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Key Takeaways From Illinois Basketball Landing in KenPom Preseason Top 5The Illini offense may be a spot lower than expected in KenPom, and the defense is surprisingly low on the list

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Brad Underwood Revisits Illinois' Last Three Losses to UConn – But Isn't Backing DownThe Illini have struggled against the Huskies recently, but that only seems to stoke Underwood's eagerness to face them again

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Illinois basketball predictions: A 25-win season, Big Ten title and No. 2 NCAA Tournament seedGame-by-game predictions for the 2026-27 season.

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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.

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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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

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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.

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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?

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

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Agent: 'Boozer Best Rookie' This Draft 😯

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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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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

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‘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

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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. […]

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

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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.

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

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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?

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