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Nov 14, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood greets the crowd before the tip of the game with the Colgate Raiders at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Reactions to Illinois Basketball's Latest Practice Highlights as Season Nears

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Oct 12, 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

Brad Underwood Explains Why Jake Davis is 'Invaluable' to Illinois Basketball

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Oct 12, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) is fouled by Connecticut Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) 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's David Mirkovic Gives Injury Update, Details His Summer

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Oct 10, 2026

Oct 4, 2026; Honolulu, Hawaii, USA; (Editors Notes: Caption Correction) Los Angeles Clippers guard Keaton Wagler (1) dribbles during the first half against the Golden State Warriors at Bankoh Arena at the Stan Sheriff Center. Mandatory Credit: Michelle Bir-Imagn Images

As Good as Illinois Fans Hoped Keaton Wagler Could Be, He May Be Even Better

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Oct 8, 2026

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Michigan State's Divine Ugochukwu, right, meets with Illinois' head coach Brad Underwood before the game on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Illinois or Michigan State: Who Stands Atop the Big Ten Entering 2026-27?

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Oct 8, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) dribbles the ball during the first half against Purdue on Jan 24, 2026, in West Lafayette, Indiana, at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

Is Andrej Stojakovic Poised for the Illinois Year 2 Leap in 2026-27?

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Oct 8, 2026

Mar 20, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Jason Jakstys (31) shoots the ball during NCAA Tournament First Round Practiceat Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Illinois' Jason Jakstys 'Does Everything Right,' But Can He Find the Rotation?

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Oct 7, 2026

Jan 3, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Providence Friars guard Stefan Vaaks (7) after scoring in the second half against the St. John's Red Storm at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Illinois' Brad Underwood on Transfer Stefan Vaaks' Progression – And His Next Step

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Oct 7, 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

Illinois Misses on 5-Star Darius Wabbington to Big Ten Rival: Time to Be Concerned?

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Oct 6, 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

Brad Underwood Expects New Defensive Strengths for Illinois in 2026-27

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Oct 6, 2026

Dec 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) reacts after scoring during the second half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Brad Underwood on Tomislav Ivisic's Offseason: He's a 'Much Better Player'

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Oct 6, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood gets after his team Saturday, April 4, 2026, during a Final Four game against the UConn Huskies at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Brad Underwood on What Makes 2026-27 Illinois Different From 2025-26 Version

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Oct 6, 2026

July 19, 2025; North Augusta, South Carolina, USA; Brad Beal Elite Quentin Coleman (1) gestures to a teammate as Team Durant Evans Barning Jr. (7) defends during the Brad Beal Elite and Team Durant game at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam at Riverview Park Activity Center. Brad Beal Elite won 91-59. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Why Illinois Coach Brad Underwood's Comments on Quentin Coleman Are So Encouraging

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Oct 6, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) waves for a teammate during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

Big Ten Basketball Preseason Poll and Awards Revealed: Did Voters Get Illinois Right?

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Oct 6, 2026

Dec 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) drives the ball against Southern University Jaguars forward Malek Abdelgowad (8) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

The NBA Legend Illinois Had David Mirkovic Study in the Offseason

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Oct 5, 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' Brad Underwood on Freshman Lincoln Williams' High Upside

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Oct 5, 2026

Nov 24, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood gives player Illinois Fighting Illini forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) a hand during the first half against the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Brad Underwood Reveals What Illinois Needs From a Healthy Zvonimir Ivisic

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Oct 4, 2026

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

Illinois' Andrej Stojakovic Names Favorite Players: Do Their Games Resemble His?

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Oct 4, 2026

Dec 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) drives the ball past Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Berke Buyuktuncel (9) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Coach Brad Underwood Shares Latest on David Mirkovic's Recovery

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Oct 3, 2026

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