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Jan 29, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) drives the ball against Washington Huskies guard Wesley Yates III (9)during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Staff Picks: Who Wins No. 5 Illinois vs. Northwestern?

Jason Langendorf

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Feb 4, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) defends Washington Huskies guard Zoom Diallo (5) at the State Farm Center.

3 Things to Watch When Illinois Basketball Hosts Northwestern

Jack Ankony

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Feb 3, 2026

Jan 29, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the second half against the Washington Huskies at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Extends Offer to Explosive Five-Star Guard: What It Means

Jason Langendorf

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Feb 3, 2026

Jan 27, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) grabs the rebound in the second half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Is Illinois Basketball Still Missing Morez Johnson Jr. and Tre White?

Jackson Langendorf

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Feb 3, 2026

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Illinois forward Andrej Stojakovic (2) looks for his shot against Northwestern in the Illini's 79-68 win over the Wildcats on Jan. 14 at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois.

How to Watch No. 5 Illinois vs. Northwestern: TV, Tip-Off Time, More

Jason Langendorf

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Feb 3, 2026

Texas head coach Sean Miller and the Longhorns have multiple Quad 1A wins but the worst résumé metrics average of teams in our field.

Men’s Basketball Bracket Watch: Texas, Cal on the Bubble; Miami, Virginia Tech Out

Kevin Sweeney

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Feb 3, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini centers Tomislav Ivisic (13) and Zvonimir Ivisic (44) celebrate against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Illinois' Jumbo Lineup Can Be a Matchup Nightmare for Opponents

Jack Ankony

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Feb 2, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) looks at his teammate during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

Big Ten Player of the Year Power Rankings: Keaton Wagler vs. Yaxel Lendeborg

Jackson Langendorf

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Feb 2, 2026

Jan 29, 2026; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats forward Nick Martinelli (2) high fives fans after scoring against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

First Look at Illinois Basketball's Game 23 Opponent: Northwestern Wildcats

Pranav Hegde

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Feb 2, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood during pre-game introductions at State Farm Center before a matchup against the Maryland Terrapins.

Illinois Basketball Achieves Highest AP Top 25 Poll Ranking Since 2021

Jack Ankony

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Feb 2, 2026

Illinois forward David Mirkovic (0) finishes at the rim around Nebraska's Pryce Sandfort (21) and Rienk Mast (51) in the Illini's 78-69 win Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Illinois Basketball Grades: Evaluating the Illini Against Nebraska

Jason Langendorf

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Feb 2, 2026

Jan 29, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) and teammate Ben Humrichhous (3) celebrate a win against the Washington Huskies at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Top 5 Hottest Teams in College Basketball: Is Anyone Hotter Than Illinois?

Pranav Hegde

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Feb 2, 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

Illinois Basketball Climbs in KenPom After Win Over Nebraska

Jackson Langendorf

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Feb 2, 2026

Feb 1, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) and center Zvonimir Ivisic (44) celebrate after a shot in the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Illinois' Win at Nebraska Has College Basketball Experts Buzzing

Jackson Langendorf

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Feb 2, 2026

Illinois guard Keaton Wagler moves up the rankings after his 46 points against Purdue.

Ranking the Top 10 Men’s College Hoops Freshmen: Surprise Addition to Top Five

Kevin Sweeney

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Feb 2, 2026

Feb 1, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) dribbles during the second half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Nebraska Coach Fred Hoiberg Puts Illinois' Keaton Wagler in Rare Air

Jackson Langendorf

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Feb 1, 2026

Feb 1, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Jake Davis (15) shoots a three point shot against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

5 Stats That Defined Illinois Basketball's Win Over Nebraska

Jackson Langendorf

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Feb 1, 2026

Feb 1, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) and center Zvonimir Ivisic (44) celebrate after a shot in the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Basketball Taking Its Revenge on Nebraska

Pranav Hegde

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Feb 1, 2026

Feb 1, 2026; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Jake Davis (15) shoots a three point shot against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Three Instant Observations From Illinois Basketball's 78-69 Win Over Nebraska

Jason Langendorf

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Feb 1, 2026

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