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Nov 24, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) drives the ball against UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros forward Kye Dickson (7) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois' Andrej Stojakovic Catches the Eye of UConn's Dan Hurley: 'He's Got a Bag'

Jackson Langendorf

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Nov 27, 2025

East Peoria’s Quinton Kitt (23) moves the ball against Morton in the second half of their Mid-Illini high school basketball game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 at East Peoria High School. The Raiders upset state-ranked Morton 72-69 in overtime.

Four-Star Forward Quinton Kitt Commits to Illinois: How He Fits

Pranav Hegde

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Nov 27, 2025

Nov 3, 2025; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley watches from the sideline as they take on the New Haven Chargers at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

UConn's Dan Hurley Raves About Illinois, Putting the Illini in Rare Air

Jackson Langendorf

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Nov 26, 2025

Nov 24, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Mihailo Petrovic (77) yells instructions to teammates during the second half against the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois' Mihailo Petrovic Breaks Down Pick-and-Roll Skill – And Why It Fits CBB

Jackson Langendorf

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Nov 26, 2025

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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

KenPom and Bart Torvik Are Higher on One Team Ahead of Illinois vs. UConn

Jackson Langendorf

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Nov 26, 2025

Nov 24, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) grabs a rebound in front of UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros guard Julien Gomez (13) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

How to Watch No. 13 Illinois Basketball vs. No. 5 UConn (Game 8)

Jason Langendorf

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Nov 26, 2025

Nov 22, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Long Island University Sharks forward Mason Porter-Brown (6) drives with the ball into Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Why UConn’s Offense Is So Hard to Guard – And How Illinois Can Counter

Pranav Hegde

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Nov 26, 2025

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

ESPN's Analytics Identify Slight Favorite for Illinois-UConn Marquee Clash

Jackson Langendorf

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Nov 25, 2025

Nov 15, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; The UConn Huskies pose for a photo after a game against the BYU Cougars at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

First Look at Illinois Basketball's Game 8 Opponent: UConn Huskies

Pranav Hegde

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Nov 25, 2025

Illinois coach Brad Underwood delivers instructions from the sideline against Alabama last week at the United Center in Chicago.

Illinois' Brad Underwood: 'I'm Not Going to Stand for Not Playing Hard Enough'

Jason Langendorf

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Nov 25, 2025

Nov 24, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) drives the ball as U10 defends during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Basketball's Victory Over UT Rio Grande Valley

Pranav Hegde

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Nov 24, 2025

Illinois guard Mihailo Petrovic (77) looks for an open teammate in the Illini's 87-73 win over UT Rio Grande Valley on Monday at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Three Instant Observations From Illinois' 87-73 Win Over UTRGV

Jason Langendorf

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Nov 24, 2025

Nov 22, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Long Island University Sharks forward Mason Porter-Brown (6) pressures Illinois Fighting Illini guard Mihailo Petrovic (77) as he drives to the basket during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Should Illinois Basketball Have Dropped So Far in the Latest AP Poll?

Jason Langendorf

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Nov 24, 2025

Nov 19, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) drives to the basket against Alabama Crimson Tide forward Amari Allen (5) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Two Illinois Stars Projected in ESPN's Latest 2026 NBA Mock Draft

Jackson Langendorf

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Nov 24, 2025

Nov 22, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Long Island University Sharks guard A.J. Neal, Jr. (10) guards Illinois Fighting Illini guard Brandon Lee (1) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Is Everyone Sleeping on Illinois Basketball's 'Other' Impact Freshman?

Jackson Langendorf

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Nov 23, 2025

Nov 22, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) drives the ball past Long Island University Sharks guard Greg Gordon (2) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Has Illinois' Andrej Stojakovic Only Scratched the Surface of His Potential?

Jackson Langendorf

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Nov 23, 2025

Nov 22, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Mihailo Petrovic (77) drives to the basket during the first half against the Long Island University Sharks at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

How to Watch Illinois Basketball vs. UT Rio Grande Valley (Game 7)

Jackson Langendorf

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Nov 23, 2025

Nov 3, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros guard Always Wright (1) works one Baylor Bears guard Tounde Yessoufou (24) during the second half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

First Look at Illinois Basketball's Game 7 Opponent: UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros

Pranav Hegde

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Nov 23, 2025

Nov 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) drives to the basket during the first half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Keaton Wagler’s Breakout Has Illinois Basketball Facing a One-and-Done Reality

Pranav Hegde

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Nov 23, 2025

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