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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

First Look at Illinois Basketball's Game 17 Opponent: Northwestern Wildcats

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Jan 13, 2026

Illinois basketball's Andrej Stojakovic (2) shows emotion during the game against Penn State in The Palestra on Jan. 3, 2026.

Big Ten NBA Draft Sleepers to Watch Halfway Through the College Basketball Season

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Jan 13, 2026

Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz (14) makes a no-look pass against Illinois guard Kylan Boswell (4) Jan. 11, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa's Bennett Stirtz Explains How Illinois' Kylan Boswell Ruined His Sunday

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Jan 12, 2026

Nov 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) is guarded by UConn Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) in the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Illinois' Brad Underwood Compares David Mirkovic to Former Iowa State All-American

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Jan 12, 2026

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Jan 11, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum reacts during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Iowa Coach Ben McCollum Reveals What Sets Illinois' Offense Apart

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 12, 2026

Jan 11, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) and center Zvonimir Ivisic (44) and guard Keaton Wagler (23) and guard Kylan Boswell (4) and forward David Mirkovic (0) look on during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Makes Another Leap in Latest AP Poll Rankings

Jason Langendorf

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Jan 12, 2026

Kansas guard Darryn Peterson drives against Missouri forward Mark Mitchell during a game this season.

NBA Draft Big Board: How Big Three Rank, Kingston Flemings Keeps Rising

Kevin Sweeney

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Jan 12, 2026

Jan 11, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) and forward Jake Davis (15) walk off the court after the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Illinois Continues Climb in KenPom Following Victory at Iowa

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 11, 2026

Nov 19, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) reacts during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Why Kylan Boswell Was the Driving Force in Illinois' Victory Over Iowa

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 11, 2026

Jan 11, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) controls the ball against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Basketball's Narrow Win at Iowa

Pranav Hegde

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Jan 11, 2026

Jan 11, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) shoots the ball as Iowa Hawkeyes guard Isaia Howard (23) and forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) and guard Isaia Howard (23) defend during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Three Instant Observations From Illinois Basketball's 75-69 Win at Iowa

Jason Langendorf

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Jan 11, 2026

Jan 8, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) drives the ball against Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Jamichael Davis (1) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Staff Picks: Who Wins No. 16 Illinois vs. No. 19 Iowa?

Jason Langendorf

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Jan 11, 2026

Dec 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood acknowledges the fans before a game with the Chicago State Cougars at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

ESPN Metric Tabs Favorite in Illinois vs Iowa Top-25 Clash

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 10, 2026

Mar 13, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) dribbles the ball while Iowa Hawkeyes guard Josh Dix (4) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Three Numbers to Know Before Illinois Basketball Faces Iowa

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 10, 2026

Jan 8, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) watched Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Tariq Francis (0) with the ball during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

How to Watch No. 16 Illinois at No. 19 Iowa: TV, Tip-Off Time, More

Jason Langendorf

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Jan 10, 2026

Jan 8, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Jake Davis (15) applauds his team’s performance during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Three Key Questions Ahead of Illinois-Iowa Big Ten Clash

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Jan 10, 2026

Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz (14) talks to Iowa head coach Ben McCollum during a game against the UMass Lowell Riverhawks Dec. 29, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

First Look at Illinois Basketball's Game 16 Opponent: Iowa Hawkeyes

Pranav Hegde

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Jan 10, 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

Illinois Basketball and Brad Underwood's Latest Challenge Is a Welcome One

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 9, 2026

Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Lino Mark (2) eyes the basketball as Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23). Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Rutgers Washed Away By Illinois, What Went Wrong?

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