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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Dec 2, 2025; Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Providence Friars guard Stefan Vaaks (7) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Big Ten Point Guard Power Rankings for 2026-27: Is Illinois' Stefan Vaaks Top Three?

Jackson Langendorf

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Jul 20, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) talks with forward David Mirkovic (0) during the second 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

Building Illinois' Best Starting Five of the Brad Underwood Era

Jackson Langendorf

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Jul 17, 2026

Jan 23, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood before the tipoff of a game with the Maryland Terrapins at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 Key Takeaways From Illinois Basketball's Summer Highlights

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Jul 16, 2026

Jan 14, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood during the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

3 Intriguing Illinois Lineups for 2026-27 – and What Makes Each So Dangerous

Jackson Langendorf

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Jul 15, 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

Projecting Illinois Basketball's Best Case-Scenario for the 2026-27 Season

Jackson Langendorf

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Jul 15, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) reacts to a foul call Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament second round game against the VCU Rams at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

Projecting Illinois Basketball's Worst-Case Scenario for the 2026-27 Season

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Jul 13, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) is defended by Penn Quakers guard AJ Levine (0) Thursday, March 19, 2026, during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament first round game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

Keaton Wagler and Will Riley Explode, Other Former Illini Shine in NBA Summer League

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Jul 13, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood yells down court Thursday, March 19, 2026, during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament first round game against the Penn Quakers at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

3 Big Concerns for Illinois Basketball Entering the 2026-27 Season

Jackson Langendorf

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Jul 12, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) celebrates after scoring Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament second round game against the VCU Rams at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

One Key Question for Each Illinois Player Entering 2026-27

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Jul 12, 2026

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