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Wisconsin Lutheran's Zavier Zens (23) elevates for three over 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 Basketball 2026-27 Scouting Report: Zavier Zens

Pranav Hegde

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Nov 2, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) reacts at the end of the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball's David Mirkovic Undergoes Appendectomy: What It Means

Jackson Langendorf

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Nov 1, 2026

Illinois guard Ethan Brown (34) follows through on a shot in an exhibition game earlier this season.

Illinois Freshman Ethan Brown Embraces Selfless Role: 'I'm Not Here to Score'

Jackson Langendorf

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Nov 1, 2026

Illinois guard Stefan Vaaks (7), who came off the bench in all three Illini exhibition games, scored 19 points against Cincinnati on Oct. 17 at Cincinnati.

Why Stefan Vaaks Is Coming Off the Bench for Illinois Basketball

Jackson Langendorf

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Nov 1, 2026

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Illinois guard Stefan Vaaks drives to the rim in the Illini's 101-66 exhibition win over UIC on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Illinois Basketball 2026-27 Scouting Report: Stefan Vaaks

Pranav Hegde

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Oct 30, 2026

Illinois guard Ethan Brown (34) and forward Jake Davis (15) acknowledge a play in the Illini's 101-66 exhibition win over UIC on Wednesday at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Illinois Has Unexpectedly Reinvented Its Offense: 'We Truly Don't Run Plays'

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 29, 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

3 Things We Learned From Illinois Basketball's Exhibition Games

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 29, 2026

Florida forward Thomas Haugh and the Gators are Sports Illustrated’s preseason No. 1 team and a projected No. 1 seed in the expanded NCAA tournament.

Way-Too-Early March Madness Bracket Watch: How Sports Illustrated Projects the New 76-Team Field

Kevin Sweeney

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Oct 29, 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

Instant Observations From Illinois Basketball's Blowout Exhibition Win Over UIC

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 28, 2026

Mar 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Members of the Orange Krush cheer during the first half against the Oregon Ducks at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Even an Exhibition – Illinois vs. UIC – Reminds What Makes College Basketball Special

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 28, 2026

Illinois guard Stefan Vaaks (7) gets fired up after making a play in the Illini's 95-91 loss to Baylor on Friday, Oct. 23, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Live Game Thread, Updates for Illinois Basketball vs. UIC Exhibition

Jason Langendorf

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Oct 28, 2026

Illinois guard Lincoln Williams (1) digs in against a Baylor ball-handler in the Illini's 95-91 exhibition loss to the Bears on Friday, Oct. 23, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Illinois Basketball 2026-27 Scouting Report: Lincoln Williams

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 28, 2026

Illinois center Jason Jakstys (31) had five rebounds and a steal in just 14 minutes in the Illini's 95-91 exhibition loss to Baylor on Friday, Oct. 23, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Illinois Basketball 2026-27 Scouting Report: Jason Jakstys

Pranav Hegde

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Oct 28, 2026

From left, Florida forward Alex Condon (Maria Lysaker/Imagn Images), Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic (Jeff Curry/Imagn Images) and BYU guard Robert Wright III (Aaron Baker/Imagn Images).

The Top 76 Players in Men’s College Basketball for 2026–27, Ranked

Kevin Sweeney, Patrick Andres, Tim Capurso

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Oct 28, 2026

Illinois guard Ethan Brown launches a shot in the Illini's 95-91 exhibition loss to Baylor last Friday at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

3 Illinois Basketball Areas to Watch Against UIC

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 28, 2026

Apr 2, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois head coach Brad Underwood during a press conference ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Brad Underwood Updates Injury Status of Five Illinois Players Before UIC Exhibition

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 27, 2026

Illinois guard Lucas Morillo elevates for a shot against Baylor in the Illini's 95-91 exhibition loss against the Bears on Friday at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Illinois Basketball 2026-27 Scouting Report: Lucas Morillo

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 27, 2026

Illinois guard Quentin Coleman (11) drives to the hoop against a Baylor defender in the Illini's 95-91 loss to the Bears on Friday at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

How to Watch Illinois Basketball vs UIC Exhibition Game

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 27, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) reacts after losing to the Connecticut Huskies 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 Player Grades After Baylor Exhibition Loss

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 26, 2026

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