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Feb 11, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) dunks the ball against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Fans' Top Five Supervillains

Jason Langendorf

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Feb 27, 2026

Feb 10, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) tries to control the ball in front of Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Availability Report for Michigan: Is Keaton Wagler a Go?

Jason Langendorf

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Feb 27, 2026

Feb 24, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Iowa State Cyclones head coach T.J. Otzelberger looks on during the game against the Utah Utes during the second half at Jon M. Huntsman Center.

Michigan, Illinois Matchup Will Have Major Implications for Iowa State Cyclones

Nick Ziegler

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Feb 27, 2026

Feb 15, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) and teammates take the court before the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Staff Picks: Who Wins No. 10 Illinois vs. No. 3 Michigan?

Jason Langendorf

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Feb 27, 2026

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How to Watch, Score Prediction for No. 3 Michigan Basketball vs. No. 10 Illinois

Trent Knoop

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Feb 27, 2026

Duke forward Cameron Boozer and the Blue Devils routed Notre Dame this week after earning the top spot in the AP Top 25 poll.

Best Men’s College Basketball Games to Watch: Duke Defends No. 1 Ranking, Big 12 Rematch

Zach Koons

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Feb 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

How Illinois Has Thrived Despite Transfer Losses – Including Morez Johnson Jr.

Jackson Langendorf

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Feb 27, 2026

Michigan is a road favorite against Illinois on Friday night.

Michigan vs. Illinois Prediction, Odds for College Basketball on Friday, Feb. 27

Iain MacMillan

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Feb 26, 2026

Feb 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Illinois guard Keaton Wagler (23) tries to score between UCLA guards Donovan Dent (left) and Eric Freeny (8) during the second half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Illinois' Brad Underwood Addresses Keaton Wagler's Shoulder Before Michigan Game

Jason Langendorf

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Feb 27, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ty Rodgers (20) works out during NCAA Tournament First Round Practice at Fiserv Forum.

Could Ty Rodgers Still Return to the Illinois Basketball Lineup This Season?

Jack Ankony

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Feb 26, 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

Brad Underwood's Thoughts on Morez Johnson Jr. Before Illinois Faces Michigan

Jackson Langendorf

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Feb 26, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) directs the offense against the Wisconsin Badgers at State Farm Center.

Three Things to Watch for When No. 10 Illinois Faces No. 3 Michigan

Jack Ankony

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Feb 26, 2026

Feb 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood watches against the Southern California Trojans in the second half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Can Illinois' Brad Underwood Meet the Moment Against Michigan?

Jackson Langendorf

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Feb 26, 2026

Members of the Illinois men's basketball team huddle up during the Illini's 95-94 overtime loss to UCLA on Sunday at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles.

How to Watch No. 10 Illinois vs. No. 3 Michigan: TV, Tip-Off Time, More

Jason Langendorf

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Feb 26, 2026

Keaton Wagler’s Meteoric Rise at Illinois Isn’t a Fluke

Kevin Sweeney

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Feb 26, 2026

Nov 19, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood yells to his team during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

ESPN Matchup Predictor Names Favorite in Illinois vs. Michigan

Jackson Langendorf

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Feb 26, 2026

Michigan players pose around head coach Dusty May during a postgame interview with Fox to celebrate the 83-71 win over Michigan State at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.

First Look at Illinois Basketball's Game 29 Opponent: Michigan Wolverines

Pranav Hegde

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Feb 24, 2026

Indiana guard Jasai Miles and the Hoosiers are one of the Big Ten’s bubble teams.

Men’s Basketball Bracket Watch: Big Ten Is Epicenter of Bubble Discussion

Kevin Sweeney

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Feb 24, 2026

Feb 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood with guard Kylan Boswell (4) during the second half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Illinois’ Ugly Losses Are Teaching the Right Lessons at the Right Time

Pranav Hegde

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Feb 24, 2026

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