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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’s Matchup Predictor Favors One Side in Illinois vs. Missouri Showdown

Jackson Langendorf

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Dec 19, 2025

Dec 7, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers forward Mark Mitchell (25) drives against Kansas Jayhawks guard Tre White (3) during the second half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

First Look at Illinois Basketball's Game 12 Opponent: Missouri Tigers

Pranav Hegde

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Dec 18, 2025

Dec 9, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) handles the ball as Ohio State Buckeyes guard John Mobley Jr. (0) defends during the first halfat Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Big Ten Freshman of the Year Rankings: Is Illinois' Keaton Wagler the Early Favorite?

Jackson Langendorf

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Dec 17, 2025

Dec 7, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Tre White (3) reacts during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Latest on Illini Transfers: Tre White Thriving, Morez Johnson Jr. Update, More

Jackson Langendorf

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Dec 17, 2025

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Nov 22, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Mihailo Petrovic (77) comes off the bench in front of head coach Brad Underwood during the first half against the Long Island University Sharks at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

What's the Solution to Illinois' Mihailo Petrovic Problem – Or is There One?

Jackson Langendorf

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Dec 17, 2025

Dec 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood before the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Extends Offer to In-State Guard Mason Martin: What It Means

Jason Langendorf

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Dec 16, 2025

Houston guard Kingston Flemings is averaging 14.8 points and 4.9 assists per game for the 10–1 Cougars.

2026 NBA Draft Stock Watch: Kingston Flemings Rises, Nate Ament’s Uneven Start

Kevin Sweeney

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Dec 16, 2025

Nov 22, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood greets fans before the opening tip off against the Long Island University Sharks at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Signs Another International Recruit – And He'll Be Eligible Soon

Jason Langendorf

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Dec 15, 2025

Nebraska forward Jared Garcia plays defense aginast Wisconsin guard Jack Janicki.

Nebraska Men’s Basketball Team Thrives With Jared Garcia Filling Reserve Role

Chuck Bausman

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Dec 16, 2025

Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Pryce Sandfort (21) drives to the basket during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center.

Nebraska Forward Pryce Sandfort is the NBA Draft’s Best-Kept Secret

Michael Cavallo

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Dec 15, 2025

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

Illinois' Losses Have No Clear Pattern – But Is That Somehow Encouraging?

Jackson Langendorf

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Dec 15, 2025

Nov 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Illinois Holds Surprisingly Steady in Key Analytics After Loss to Nebraska

Jackson Langendorf

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Dec 15, 2025

Nebraska's Jamarques Lawrence drives the ball past Kylan Boswell during the second half of the Huskers' 83-80 win over Illinois.

Nebrasketball Memes of the Game: Illinois Edition

Dave Feit

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Dec 14, 2025

Nov 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) reacts after getting fouled in the second half against the UConn Huskies at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Three Key Stats That Explain How Illinois Was Upset by Nebraska

Jackson Langendorf

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Dec 14, 2025

Nebraska guard Jamarques Lawrence drives between Illinois' Keaton Wagler (23), Kylan Boswell (4) during the second half Saturday.

Nebraska Men’s Basketball Makes B1G Statement With Win at Illinois

Chuck Bausman

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Dec 14, 2025

Dec 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) drives to the basket during the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Basketball Falling at the Buzzer to Nebraska

Pranav Hegde

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Dec 13, 2025

Nov 22, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the second half against the Long Island University Sharks at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Was Outcoached vs. Nebraska – And It Won't Be the Last Time

Jackson Langendorf

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Dec 13, 2025

Dec 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Hoiberg (1) drives the ball to the basket during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Three Instant Observations From Illinois Basketball's 83-80 Loss to Nebraska

Jason Langendorf

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Dec 13, 2025

Nebraska forward Pryce Sandfort scored 26 points in the first half, shooting 10-for-13 against the Fighting Illini.

Pryce Sandfort's 26-Point First Half Helps Move Nebraska Past No. 13 Illinois

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Dec 14, 2025

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