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Jan 17, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Big Ten Power Rankings: Nebraska No. 1 After Purdue Loss, Illinois Holds Steady

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 21, 2026

Arizona guard Brayden Burries and the Wildcats have built an incredible résumé that should give them a favorable tournament path.

Men’s Basketball Bracket Watch: First Look at Projected March Madness Field

Kevin Sweeney

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Jan 21, 2026

Maryland is a big underdog against Illinois on Wednesday night.

Maryland vs. Illinois Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for Wednesday, Jan. 21

Iain MacMillan

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Jan 21, 2026

Nov 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Jake Davis (15) greet fans in the student section after the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Is Illinois Basketball's Jake Davis Ready for His Moment?

Jason Langendorf

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Jan 21, 2026

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Jan 18, 2026; College Park, Maryland, USA; Maryland Terrapins guard Darius Adams (1) reacts after forward Elijah Saunders (13) scores during the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Maryland Men's Basketball Vs. Illinois Preview

Jaden Golding

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Jan 20, 2026

Dec 9, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts to a call during the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

College Basketball Experts Rank Illinois – Did They Get It Right?

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 20, 2026

Jan 17, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) loses the ball as he drives the lane during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

How Illinois Basketball Can Survive - And Maybe Thrive - in Kylan Boswell's Absence

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 20, 2026

Illinois basketball's Kylan Boswell (4) during the game against Penn State inside The Palestra on Jan. 3, 2026.

Illinois' Kylan Boswell Suffers Injury Setback – How It Affects Him and the Illini

Jason Langendorf

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Jan 20, 2026

Jan 17, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) dunks the ball during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

How to Watch No. 11 Illinois vs. Maryland: TV, Tip-Off Time, More

Jason Langendorf

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Jan 19, 2026

Jan 18, 2026; College Park, Maryland, USA; Maryland Terrapins guard Darius Adams (1) reacts after forward Elijah Saunders (13) scores during the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

First Look at Illinois Basketball's Game 19 Opponent: Maryland Terrapins

Pranav Hegde

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Jan 19, 2026

Jan 17, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) drives the ball around Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Isaac Asuma (1) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Moves in NET Rankings After Beating Minnesota

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 18, 2026

Jan 8, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) adjusts his protective mask during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois' Zvonimir Ivisic Shines in Minnesota Win: 'He's a Freak, in a Good Way'

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 18, 2026

Jan 11, 2026; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Northwestern Wildcats forward Nick Martinelli (2) rebounds during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Big Ten's Strategy for Defending Northwestern Star Nick Martinelli Revealed?

Alex Kirschenbaum

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Jan 18, 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

Illinois' Brad Underwood Names Surprising X-Factor in Win Over Minnesota

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 18, 2026

Jan 17, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) pulls a rebound away from Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Bobby Durkin (3) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Basketball's Sluggish Win Over Minnesota

Pranav Hegde

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Jan 17, 2026

Jan 17, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) steals the ball from Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Grayson Grove (2) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Three Instant Observations From Illinois Basketball's 77-67 Win Over Minnesota

Jason Langendorf

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Jan 17, 2026

Jan 8, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood greets the crowd before he first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Joe Lunardi's ESPN Bracketology Projects Fairy-Tale Collision Course for Illinois

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 17, 2026

Jan 11, 2026; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Northwestern Wildcats head coach Chris Collins reacts after a call during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Did Chris Collins Just Unlock Jayden Reid in New Role for Northwestern?

Alex Kirschenbaum

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Jan 17, 2026

Northwestern Wildcats head coach Chris Collins calls out to an official Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, during a 2025 Indy Classic game between the Butler Bulldogs and the Northwestern Wildcats at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Northwestern Men's Basketball Offers 4-Star Naperville Swingman

Alex Kirschenbaum

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Jan 17, 2026

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