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Nov 13, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood applauds the crowd before a against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Countdown to Tipoff: Two Thoughts Before 2025-26 Opener

Jackson Langendorf

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Nov 2, 2025

Jackson State guard Daeshun Ruffin (24) completes a pregame handshake before an exhibition men’s college basketball game between Jackson State and Southern Miss at Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center in Jackson, Miss., on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. Southern Miss defeated Jackson State 81-71.

First Look at Illinois Basketball’s 2025-26 Season Opener: Jackson State Tigers

Pranav Hegde

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Nov 2, 2025

Mar 20, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) works out NCAA Tournament First Round Practice at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Opener Injury Updates: Who's In and Who's Out?

Jackson Langendorf

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Nov 1, 2025

Feb 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) gets a hand from teammate Kylan Boswell (4) during the second half against the UCLA Bruins at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Three Illini Named to Coveted Preseason Award Watch Lists: Why It Matters

Jackson Langendorf

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Nov 1, 2025

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Illinois freshman guard Keaton Wagler (23) drives on an Illinois State defender in the Illini's 92-65 exhibition win over the Redbirds at State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Keaton Wagler Scouting Report: Illinois Basketball 2025-2026

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Nov 1, 2025

A variety of gourds and pumpkins in all shapes and sizes are found at Russell Farms, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025 in Noblesville. “We try to make sure that we have the best variety of gourds at our place,” says one of the pumpkin patch’s owners, Laura Russell.

An Illini Halloween: Best Costume Ideas for Illinois Basketball Players

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Oct 31, 2025

Nov 4, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Countdown to Tipoff: Three Thoughts Before 2025-26 Opener

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Oct 31, 2025

Mar 17, 2024; Minneapolis, MN, USA; llinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood talks with media after defeating Wisconsin Badgers at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Turn Down the Volume? Illinois' Brad Underwood Wants 'Good Shots'

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Oct 30, 2025

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood is shown during the second half of their second round NCAA men’ s basketball tournament game Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kentucky beat Illinois 84-75.

Former Illini Morez Johnson Jr., Tre White, More Thriving: Will Illinois Miss Them?

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Oct 30, 2025

Mar 12, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; California Golden Bears guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) with the ball as Stanford Cardinal guard Jaylen Blakes (21) defends in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Andrej Stojakovic Scouting Report: Illinois Basketball 2025-2026

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Oct 30, 2025

Feb 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green and Illinois Fighting Illini forward Brynn Shoup-Hill (23) during the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

How to Watch Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Maryville Exhibition

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Oct 29, 2025

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood watches the action Friday, March 14, 2025, in a quarterfinals game at the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament between the Maryland Terrapins and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Projecting Illinois Basketball's First 10 Games of the 2025-2026 Season

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Oct 29, 2025

Mar 28, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ty Rodgers (20) dribbles the ball against Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) in the semifinals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Ty Rodgers Scouting Report: Illinois Basketball 2025-2026

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Oct 29, 2025

Jan 20, 2024; Reynoldsburg, Ohio, USA; Reynoldsburg Tejuan Barbour (20) guards Garfield Heights Marcus Johnson (11) during the Jared Sullinger Play-By-Play Classic 2024 at Reynoldsburg High School Summit Campus.

Illinois Moves on Top-50 Guard After He Decommits From Big Ten Rival

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Oct 28, 2025

Mar 7, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) and Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) pressure Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Big Ten Power Rankings: Where Illinois, Purdue and Others Land in Top Five

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Oct 28, 2025

Nov 4, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood gets a hand from a young fan before a game against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Social Media Blows Up Over Eligibility Ruling of Illinois' Mihailo Petrovic

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Oct 28, 2025

Mar 23, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard AJ Redd (5) claps after the game against the Duquesne Dukes of the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

AJ Redd Scouting Report: Illinois Basketball 2025-2026

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Oct 28, 2025

Nov 13, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood applauds the crowd before a against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Key Takeaways From Highlights of Illinois' Scrimmage Against Florida

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Oct 27, 2025

Mar 21, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA: Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) drives to the hoop past Xavier Musketeers forward Zach Freemantle (32) during the first half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Andy Katz Gives Illinois' Tomislav Ivisic Lofty Ranking in CBB Internationals Top 10

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Oct 27, 2025

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