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Jul 27, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema talks to the media during Big 10 football media days at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Illinois Receives One of the Most Significant Commitments of Bret Bielema Era

Nov 8, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Miami Heat president Pat Riley watches a game between the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-Imagn Images

Pat Riley Takes Strong Look At One-And-Done NBA Prospect In Los Angeles

Nov 23, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) drives the ball against Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks forward Christopher Flippin (35) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Rising in 2026 NCAA Bracketology by ESPN's Joe Lunardi

Mar 14, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Will Riley (7) dribbles the ball while Maryland Terrapins guard DeShawn Harris-Smith (5) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Kasparas Jakucionis, Will Riley Updates in ESPN's Post-Combine NBA Mock Draft

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Mar 7, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) drives the ball during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Houston Rockets Take Big Ten Point Guard in Latest NBA Mock Draft

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 Scholarship to Versatile In-State Class of 2027 Wing

Mar 23, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) controls the ball against Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Surprising Stat Highlights Underrated Impact of Illinois' Tomislav Ivisic

May 13, 2025; Chicago, Il, USA; Egor Demin (80) participates in the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

2025 NBA Mock Draft: Two-Round Projections Following Combine

Dec 6, 2024; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats forward Nick Martinelli (2) defends Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Receives Surprising 2024-25 Season Grade From ESPN

Feb 18, 2017; Iowa City, IA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Malcolm Hill (21) celebrates after the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Illinois won 70-66. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball's Best of the Century: No. 10 Malcolm Hill

Mar 20, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) shoots the ball during NCAA Tournament First Round Practice at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Could Former FC Barcelona Prodigy be the Houston Rockets Answer?

Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The University of Illinois Marching Illini band performs before the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Target and Four-Star Recruit Sets Commitment Date

Feb 5, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Will Riley (7) is defended by Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Bryce Dortch (8) during the first half at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Top Three NBA Landing Spots for Illinois Forward Will Riley

Mar 21, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) reacts during the second half against the Xavier Musketeers at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Top Three NBA Landing Spots for Illinois Guard Kasparas Jakucionis

Feb 15, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini fans cheer during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Who Is New Illinois Basketball Assistant Coach Camryn Crocker?

May 14, 2025; Chicago, Il, USA; Kasparas Jakucionis talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Marriott Marquis Chicago. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Kasparas Jakucionis on Paving the Way for European Stars at Illinois

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood walks the sideline in the first half of the NCAA Tournament First Round game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Xavier Musketeers at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Friday, March 21, 2025. Xavier was eliminated from the tournament, losing 86-73, to Illinois.

Illinois Basketball Holds Unique Edge in Recruitment of Top 2026 Prospect

Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Boogie Fland (2) controls the ball during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Prediction: Will Illinois Target Arkansas Transfer Boogie Fland?

Oct 3, 2024; Rosemont, IL, USA; Illinois head coach Brad Underwood takes a question at the podium during the 2024 Big Ten Menís Basketball media day at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Melissa Tamez-Imagn Images

Illinois Coach Brad Underwood's Big Contract Extension: What It Means