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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

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

What Went Wrong – and Right – for Illinois Basketball in Loss to Baylor

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 26, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Zvonimir Ivisic (44) reacts in the second 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: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball 2026-27 Scouting Report: Zvonimir Ivisic

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 25, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green calls out to her team Friday, March 6, 2026, during a Big Ten women's basketball tournament game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

5 Expectations for Illinois Women's Basketball in 2026-27

Jared Shlensky

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Oct 25, 2026

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Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts against the Connecticut Huskies in the second half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Three Overreactions to Illinois Basketball's Exhibition Loss to Baylor

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 25, 2026

Feb 10, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half against the Wisconsin Badgers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

5 Stats That Defined Illinois Basketball's Exhibition Loss to Baylor

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 24, 2026

Northwest’s Landon Davis (13) drives down the court to the basket against Waukee on Feb. 3, 2026, at Waukee High School.

Illinois Basketball 2026-27 Scouting Report: Landon Davis

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 24, 2026

Feb 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green and Illinois Fighting Illini forward Brynn Shoup-Hill (23) during the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Illinois Women's Basketball Ranked to Open the Season – Are They Deserving?

Jared Shlensky

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Oct 24, 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

Brad Underwood Offers Major Injury Update on David Mirkovic, Addresses Other Illini

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 24, 2026

Oct 20, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Baylor coach Scott Drew interview during the Big 12 Media Days event at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Baylor Stuns No. 3 Illinois on The Road; Happy 56th Birthday Scott Drew

Brad Teague

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Oct 23, 2026

Illinois forward Jake Davis (15) runs back on defense after sinking a shot in the Illini's 105-96 exhibition win at Cincinnati on Oct. 17.

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

Jason Langendorf

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Oct 23, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Jake Davis (15) reacts in the second 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

How to Watch Illinois Basketball vs Baylor Exhibition Game

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 23, 2026

How to Watch Baylor Basketball Play Illinois: Time, Stream, Key Storylines

Trent Knoop

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Oct 23, 2026

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

3 Important Illinois Basketball Questions Ahead of the Baylor Exhibition

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 22, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Jake Davis (15) shoots against the Connecticut Huskies in the second half 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 2026-27 Scouting Report: Jake Davis

Pranav Hegde

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Oct 22, 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 Previews Illinois vs. Baylor, Updates David Mirkovic's Status

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 22, 2026

Oct 21, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Keaton Wagler (1) enters the court during the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Former Illini Shine in NBA Opening Week: Keaton Wagler's Debut Leads the Way

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 22, 2026

Illinois guard Ethan Brown (34) launches a floater against Cincinnati in Saturday's 105-96 exhibition win over the Bearcats in Cincinnati.

Illinois Basketball 2026-27 Scouting Report: Ethan Brown

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 21, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts after a play against the UConn Huskies during the first half of a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

What Illinois Basketball Must Prove Against Baylor in Exhibition Game

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 21, 2026

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