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Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts after a play against the UConn Huskies during the first half of a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

ESPN Projects Illinois Basketball's 2026-27 Ceiling and Floor: Are They Too Low?

Jackson Langendorf

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23 Hours Ago

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) looks on in the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center.

2027 NBA Draft Prospect David Mirkovic Undergoes Preseason Foot Surgery

Randall Sweet

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Aug 5, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) is defended by Connecticut Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) in the first half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Breaking Down David Mirkovic's Best-Case Recovery Timeline

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 5, 2026

Nov 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) reacts during the first half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

David Mirkovic Undergoes Surgery: What Is Illinois' Next Step?

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 5, 2026

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Dec 6, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) reacts after a made three point basket against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Big Ten Center Power Rankings 2026-27: Does Tomislav Ivisic Claim the Top Spot?

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 2, 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

Reacting to Quentin Coleman's Incredible Illinois Summer Highlights

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 1, 2026

Dec 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the second half against the Southern University Jaguars at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball's Three Most Dangerous Big Ten Trap Games in 2026-27

Jackson Langendorf

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Jul 31, 2026

Nov 19, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) looks to pass the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Big Ten Power Forward 2026-27 Power Rankings: Does David Mirkovic Stand Alone?

Jackson Langendorf

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Jul 30, 2026

Mar 31, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Brandon McCoy Jr (0) during the McDonalds All American Boys Game at Desert Diamond Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

2027 NBA Draft: Ranking the Top Freshmen in the Big Ten Entering This Season

Jed Katz

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Jul 30, 2026

Michigan State's Divine Ugochukwu, right, meets with Illinois' head coach Brad Underwood before the game on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

3 Big Ten Matchups That Could Decide Illinois Basketball's 2026-27 Title Chase

Jackson Langendorf

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Jul 30, 2026

Dec 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) drives the ball around Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Pryce Sandfort (21) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Big Ten Small Forward Power Rankings: Andrej Stojakovic or Pryce Sandfort at No. 1?

Jackson Langendorf

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Jul 28, 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

Big Ten Shooting Guard 2026-27 Power Rankings: Is Quentin Coleman in the Mix?

Jackson Langendorf

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Jul 27, 2026

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

Illinois Basketball to Host Five-Star 2028 Recruit Dylan Betts for Unofficial Visit

Jackson Langendorf

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Jul 25, 2026

Countdown to Men’s College Basketball: 100 Things to Know About the 2026 Season

Kevin Sweeney

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Jul 24, 2026

Nov 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood walks to the court before the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Sets Visit With Five-Star 2027 Guard NaVorro Bowman Jr.

Jackson Langendorf

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Jul 23, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts against the Connecticut Huskies in the second half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Offers Class of 2028 No. 1 Prospect AJ Williams

Jackson Langendorf

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Jul 22, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) and guard Keaton Wagler (23) react in the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Former Illini NBA Summer League Grades: Keaton Wagler, Others Earn Final Marks

Jackson Langendorf

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Jul 21, 2026

Jan 17, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood before the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Recruiting: 2027 Target to Schedule Visit, 2028 Prospect Makes EYBL History

Jackson Langendorf

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Jul 20, 2026

Feb 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks on during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Illinois Enters Race for Versatile 2028 Five-Star Benjamin Berrouet: How He'd Fit

Jackson Langendorf

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Jul 20, 2026

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