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Jan 2, 2026; Mesa, AZ, USA; Spire Institute (OH) guard King Gibson (2) against Arizona Compass Prep during the HoopHall West Tournament at Skyline High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Makes Top 10 for 5-Star 2027 Guard King Gibson

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 28, 2026

Illinois men's basketball coach Brad Underwood speaks to the media after the Illini's 92-65 exhibition win over Illinois State on Oct. 19 at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Illinois Basketball Adds Transfer to Fill Final Roster Spot: Who Is Quentin McCoy?

Jason Langendorf

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Aug 28, 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

Brad Underwood Names Illinois Freshman Summer Standouts – Including a 'Big Surprise'

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 27, 2026

Nov 22, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the second half against the Long Island University Sharks at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Why One Coach Isn't Picking Illinois Basketball as His Preseason No. 1

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 26, 2026

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East Peoria’s Quinton Kitt (23) shoots over Peoria High’s Jacob Duffin Jr. in the first half of their high school basketball game Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at Peoria High School. The Lions defeated the Raiders 65-61.

Illinois Four-Star Commit Quinton Kitt to Make Official Visit to Champaign

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 25, 2026

Mar 3, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils center Massamba Diop (35) celebrates a three pointer against the Kansas Jayhawks in the first half at Desert Financial Arena.

Which 2027 NBA Draft Prospects will Outperform Preseason Expectations?

Randall Sweet

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Aug 25, 2026

Wisconsin Lutheran's Zavier Zens (23) breaks around Madison Memorial's Cole Slack (5) during the WIAA Division 1 boys state championship basketball game on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.

Illinois' Zavier Zens Showcases College Readiness in Newcomer Highlights

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 24, 2026

Feb 27, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood greets the crowd before the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Adds to Growing List of 5-Star Visits With Versatile Wing Moussa Kamissoko

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 23, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts in the first 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

Ranking Every Game on Illinois Basketball's 2026-27 Non-Conference Schedule

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 21, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood watches the action Friday, March 14, 2025, in a quarterfinals game at the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament between the Maryland Terrapins and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Illinois Basketball Offers Nation's No. 1 2028 Power Forward Bentley Lusakueno

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 20, 2026

Northwest’s Landon Davis (13) drives down the court to the basket against Waukee on Feb. 3, 2026, at Waukee High School.

What We Learned From Landon Davis' and Lucas Morillo's Illinois Summer Highlights

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 20, 2026

Wisconsin Lutheran's Zavier Zens (23) breaks around Appleton North's Ben Zdzieblowski (14) during their WIAA Division 1 state semifinal basketball game on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.

Comparing Every Illinois Basketball 2026-27 Freshman to a Former Illini

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 18, 2026

Sunnsylope forward Darius Wabbington (21) drives on St Mary’s forward Cam Williams (1) during the Open Boys Championship game at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix on March 7, 2026.

Illinois Basketball Making Late Push for 2027 5-Star Darius Wabbington

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 17, 2026

Feb 1, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood walks onto the court before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Is Illinois Basketball Freshman Lucas Morillo Overlooked Heading Into 2026-27?

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 16, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood greets fans as he enters the floor during pre-game introductions at State Farm Center in a matchup against the Maryland Terrapins.. Mandatory Credit: Fred Zwicky-Imagn Images

5-Star Brady Pettigrew to Visit Illinois: Breaking Down His Recruitment and Game

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 15, 2026

Motiejus Krivas might be the best defender in college basketball.

Ranking the Top 10 Centers in Men’s College Basketball for 2026–27 Season

Kevin Sweeney

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Aug 14, 2026

David Mirkovic is coming off a monster freshman season and could be in the national player of the year race this year.

Ranking the Top 10 Power Forwards in Men’s College Basketball for 2026–27 Season

Kevin Sweeney

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Aug 13, 2026

Jan 7, 2026; Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Providence Friars guard Stefan Vaaks (7) reacts to game action during the first half against the UConn Huskies at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Breaking Down Stefan Vaaks' and Ethan Brown's Illinois Basketball Summer Highlights

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 12, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood watches as his team plays March 21, 2026 during the first half of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament second round game against VCU at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

Should Illinois Basketball Add a Fifth-Year Player for 2026-27?

Jackson Langendorf

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Aug 12, 2026

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