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Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ty Rodgers (20) dribbles the ball against the Connecticut Huskies in the finals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

How Ty Rodgers Can Help This Illinois Basketball Team Right Now

Jackson Langendorf

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3 Hours Ago

Dec 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ben Humrichous (3) dunks the ball during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Staff Picks: Who Wins Illinois Basketball vs. Tennessee?

Jason Langendorf

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4 Hours Ago

Nov 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) collides with UConn Huskies guard Malachi Smith (0) in the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

How to Watch No. 14 Illinois vs. No. 13 Tennessee: TV, Tip-off Time, More

Jason Langendorf

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Dec 4, 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 Matchup Predictor Reveals Favorite for Illinois vs. Tennessee

Jackson Langendorf

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Dec 3, 2025

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Duke’s Cameron Boozer drives to the basket against Arkansas forward Malique Ewin on Thanksgiving.

Ranking the Top 10 College Basketball Freshmen: Cameron Boozer Leads Loaded Class

Kevin Sweeney, Kevin Sweeney

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Dec 3, 2025

Illinois guard Mihailo Petrovic (77) drives by a UT Rio Grande Valley defender in the Illini's win over the Vaqueros last week at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Is It Finally Time for Illinois Basketball to Start Mihailo Petrovic?

Jason Langendorf

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Dec 2, 2025

Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg drives while defended by Gonzaga forward Emmanuel Innocenti in the Players Era championship game.

Ranking Which Top Men’s College Basketball Teams Are Contenders and Pretenders

Kevin Sweeney

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Dec 2, 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.

Illinois Basketball Ranked in Baffling Spot in Initial NET Rankings

Jackson Langendorf

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Dec 1, 2025

Illinois guard Kylan Boswell (4) finish at the rim against a UConn defender in the Illini's 74-61 loss to the Huskies last week at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Illinois Ranked in Latest AP College Basketball Poll Right Where It Belongs

Jason Langendorf

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Dec 1, 2025

Mar 23, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament against the Kentucky Wildcats at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

How Illinois Basketball Must Attack Tennessee’s Dominant Defense

Jackson Langendorf

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Dec 1, 2025

Nov 24, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Felix Okpara (34), forward Nate Ament (10), guard Bishop Boswell (3) and forward J.P. Estrella (13) come back onto the court after a time during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in a 2025 Players Era Festival group play game at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

First Look at Illinois Basketball's Game 9 Opponent: Tennessee Volunteers

Pranav Hegde

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Dec 1, 2025

Nov 22, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) drives to the basket against the Washington Wizards during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Former Illini in NBA: Latest on Kasparas Jakucionis, Terrence Shannon Jr., Others

Jackson Langendorf

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Nov 29, 2025

Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic (13) receives encouragement from twin brother and Illini forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) during Illinois' 74-61 loss to UConn on Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Illinois' Kylan Boswell Pinpoints Key for Tomislav Ivisic Moving Forward

Jackson Langendorf

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Nov 29, 2025

Nov 23, 2025; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley watches from the sideline as they take on the Bryant Bulldogs at Peoples Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Illinois' Mihailo Petrovic Earns Unexpected Praise From UConn's Dan Hurley

Jackson Langendorf

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Nov 28, 2025

Nov 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ben Humrichous (3) and UConn Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) fight for a rebound in the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Social Media Sounds Off About Illinois Basketball's Disappointing Loss to UConn

Pranav Hegde

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Nov 28, 2025

Nov 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood talks with an official in the first half against the UConn Huskies at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Refereeing Blunder Costs Illinois Late Against UConn: Was the Call Justified?

Jackson Langendorf

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Nov 28, 2025

Nov 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) grabs a rebound in the first half against the UConn Huskies at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Three Instant Observations From Illinois' 74-61 Loss to UConn

Jason Langendorf

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Nov 28, 2025

Illinois is a small underdog against UConn in college basketball action on Friday, Nov. 28.

UConn vs. Illinois Prediction, Odds and Best College Basketball Prop Bets for Friday, Nov. 28

Iain MacMillan

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Nov 28, 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

Why Illinois' Defensive Issues Will Be Exposed by Dan Hurley and UConn

Jackson Langendorf

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Nov 28, 2025

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