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Illinois men's basketball coach Brad Underwood speaks to the media after the Illini's 92-65 exhibition win over Illinois State on Oct. 19 at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Where Illinois' 2026 Recruiting Class Ranks After Lucas Morillo Commitment

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 27, 2025

Nebraska setter Bergen Reilly high fives Andi Jackson after a kill. Reilly is the leading contender to win the Big Ten Setter of the Year Award.

Nebraska Checks In at No. 1 in Midseason Big Ten Power Rankings

Lincoln Arneal

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Oct 27, 2025

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

Illinois Guard Mihailo Petrovic Cleared by NCAA: What It Means to the Illini

Jason Langendorf

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Oct 27, 2025

Illinois' MIhailo Petrovic is a 6-foot-2, 180-pound point guard from Prokuplje, Serbia, who will be in his first season with the Illini in 2025-26.

Mihailo Petrovic Scouting Report: Illinois Basketball 2025-2026

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 27, 2025

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Oct 25, 2025; New York, NY, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) dunks in the first half against the St. John's Red Storm at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

One Play That Will Give Illinois Fans Morez Johnson Jr. Remorse

Jason Langendorf

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Oct 26, 2025

Illinois coach Brad Underwood speaks to the media after the Illini's 92-65 exhibition win over Illinois State on Sunday at State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Ceilings and Floors: How Much Uncertainty Surrounds Illinois' 2025-26 Season?

Jason Langendorf

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Oct 25, 2025

Illinois freshman guards Brandon Lee (1) and Blake Fagbemi get their first college action in the Illini's 92-65 exhibition win over Illinois State on Sunday at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Projecting Illinois' 2026-27 Lineup After the Lucas Morillo Signing

Jason Langendorf

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Oct 25, 2025

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

Illinois Lands Four-Star Recruit Lucas Morillo: A Perfect Fit for the Illini

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 24, 2025

Illinois forward David Mirkovic posts up an Illinois State defender in the Illini's 92-65 exhibition win Oct. 19 at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

David Mirkovic Scouting Report: Illinois Basketball 2025-2026

Jason Langendorf

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Oct 24, 2025

Oct 14, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

Former Illini Shine as NBA Season Tips Off: Ayo Dosunmu, Terrence Shannon, More

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 23, 2025

Feb 8, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) shoots a three point shot in the first half as Alabama Crimson Tide forward Grant Nelson (4) defends at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Illinois' Zvonimir Ivisic's Game-Changing Addition Isn't What You'd Expect

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 23, 2025

Illinois guard Brandon Lee (1) looks for an opening in the Illini's 92-65 exhibition win over Illinois State on Sunday at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Brandon Lee Scouting Report: Illinois Basketball 2025-2026

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 23, 2025

Illinois forward Jason Jakstys looks to pass in the Illini's 92-65 exhibition win over Illinois State on Sunday at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Jason Jakstys Scouting Report: Illinois Basketball 2025-2026

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 22, 2025

Mar 1, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) attempts a three point basket against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Zvonimir Ivisic Scouting Report: Illinois Basketball 2025-2026

Pranav Hegde

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Oct 21, 2025

Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic (13) attempts to score as Xavier forward Zach Freemantle goes for a block during the first half of their first round NCAA men’ s basketball tournament game on Friday March 21, 2025 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis.

Tomislav Ivisic Scouting Report: Illinois Basketball 2025-2026

Jason Langendorf

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Oct 21, 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

Illinois' Brad Underwood Teases 'Great Opportunity' in Florida Scrimmage

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 20, 2025

Illinois freshman guard Keaton Wagler searches for an open teammate in the Illini's 92-65 exhibition win over Illinois State on Sunday at State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Why Illinois Fans Shouldn’t Overreact to Keaton Wagler’s Debut Performance

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 20, 2025

Illinois freshman guard Brandon Lee defends in the Illini's 92-65 exhibition win over Illinois State on Sunday at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Key Takeaway From Illinois vs. Illinois State: Freshman Brandon Lee is Ready

Jackson Langendorf

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Oct 20, 2025

Illinois forward David Mirkovic celebrates during the Illini's 92-65 exhibition win over Illinois State on Sunday at State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Does Illinois Basketball Have a New Star? 'He's Got Some Jokic in Him'

Jason Langendorf

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Oct 20, 2025

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