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Jan 8, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Lino Mark (2) takes the ball away from Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Rutgers Dominated By No. 16 Illinois, 81-55 - Recap

Miguel Mike Medina

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Jan 9, 2026

Mar 28, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) reacts against the Iowa State Cyclones in the semifinals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Former Illini Coleman Hawkins and Giorgi Bezhanishvili Go Off in NBA G League

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 9, 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

Social Media Reacts to Illinois' Dominant Performance vs. Rutgers

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 9, 2026

Jan 8, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) looks for a pass as Rutgers Scarlet Knights head coach Steve Pikiell reacts during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Three Instant Observations From Illinois Basketball's 81-55 Victory Over Rutgers

Pranav Hegde

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Jan 8, 2026

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Dec 5, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ty Rodgers (20) drives to the basket against the Florida Atlantic Owls during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Illinois' Brad Underwood Gives Latest Injury Update on Ty Rodgers

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 7, 2026

Feb 5, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) is guarded by Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Ace Bailey (4) during the first half at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

How to Watch No. 16 Illinois vs. Rutgers: TV, Tip-Off Time, More

Jason Langendorf

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Jan 7, 2026

Dec 6, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) shoots a three point basket Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

EvanMiya Tabs Illinois' Keaton Wagler as Top-5 Freshman, David Mirkovic Close Behind

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 7, 2026

Duke forward Cameron Boozer drives against Louisville forward Khani Rooths.

Ranking the Top 10 College Hoops Freshmen: Cameron Boozer, AJ Dybantsa Battle for Top Spot

Kevin Sweeney

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Jan 7, 2026

Dec 6, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood yells to his team against the Tennessee Volunteersduring the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Illinois Inexplicably Drops in ESPN's Updated Bracketology From Joe Lunardi

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 6, 2026

Nov 19, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood yells to his team during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

The Secret to Illinois Basketball's Elite Transition Defense

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 6, 2026

Jan 2, 2026; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Tariq Francis (0) celebrates with forward Bryce Dortch (4) after a basket against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

First Look at Illinois Basketball's Game 15 Opponent: Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Pranav Hegde

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Jan 6, 2026

Dec 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) with the ball during the second half against the Southern University Jaguars at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Must Solve the Tomislav Ivisic Dilemma – But What's the Answer?

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 5, 2026

Nov 23, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood during the first half against the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

ESPN's Matchup Predictor Tabs Illinois as Shockingly Heavy Favorites vs. Rutgers

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 5, 2026

Illinois basketball gets hype after building a lead against Penn State inside The Palestra on Jan. 3, 2026.

Illinois Leaps Ahead, Big Ten Dominates in Latest AP College Basketball Poll

Jason Langendorf

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Jan 5, 2026

Nov 19, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) brings the ball up court against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Are We Undervaluing the Impact of Illinois Basketball's Kylan Boswell?

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 4, 2026

Dec 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) defends the basket during the first half against the Southern University Jaguars at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Three Numbers That Defined Illinois Basketball's Triumph Over Penn State

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 4, 2026

Penn State men's basketball takes on Illinois men's basketball inside The Palestra in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Jan. 3, 2026.

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Basketball's Win Over Penn State at The Palestra

Pranav Hegde

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Jan 4, 2026

Illinois forward David Mirkovic (0) looks for a teammate Saturday in the Illini's 73-65 win over Penn State at The Palestra in Philadelphia.

David Mirkovic Revives 'Booty Ball' to Push Illinois Past Penn State

Jackson Langendorf

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Jan 4, 2026

Illinois center Zvonimir Ivisic (44) blocks a shot at the rim from Penn State guard Eli Rice (11) during the Illini's 73-65 win over the Nittany Lions on Saturday at The Palestra in Philadelphia.

Three Instant Observations From Illinois' 73-65 Win Over Penn State

Jason Langendorf

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Jan 3, 2026

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