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Jan 24, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Josh Dix (4) and Iowa Hawkeyes guard Drew Thelwell (3) celebrate against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Iowa's Big Ten Tournament Hopes May Rest On Beating Northwestern

Andrew Kulha
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Feb 28, 2025
Feb 25, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) pulls down a rebound from Iowa Hawkeyes guard Brock Harding (2) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

The Key Adjustment That Unlocked a New-Look Illinois Basketball Defense

Jackson Langendorf
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Feb 28, 2025
The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate with the trophy after defeating the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Big Ten Conference Tournament Championship at Target Center.

Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament Locations for 2026, 2027 & Beyond

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Mar 13, 2025
Feb 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Northwestern Wildcats forward Nick Martinelli (2) celebrates his teams win against the Minnesota Golden Gophers after the game at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Iowa vs. Northwestern Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for Friday, Feb. 28

Reed Wallach
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Feb 27, 2025
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Feb 25, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini guard Tre White (22) drives the ball up court during the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Is Illinois Basketball Finally Over Its Turnovers Woes?

Jason Langendorf
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Feb 27, 2025

The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate after defeating the Purdue Boilermakers, 75-66, to earn the Big Ten men's championship title Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Iowa Hawkeyes Versus Purdue Boilermakers In Big Ten Men S Championship Title Game On Sunday March 13 2022 At Gainbridge Fieldhouse In Indianapolis

Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament Locations for 2026, 2027 & Beyond

Dan Lyons
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Mar 13, 2025

Iowa guard Lucy Olsen (33) shoots a layup defended by Northwestern forward Taylor Williams (33) Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

How Lucy Olsen Helped Replace Caitlin Clark For Iowa Hawkeyes

Andrew Kulha
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Feb 27, 2025

Former Iowa guard Caitlin Clark is introduced before a game.

Caitlin Clark's Return to Iowa for Brazil Matchup Sells Out in Under One Hour

Madison Williams
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Feb 27, 2025

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) rushes up the court Wednesday, June 19, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Washington Mystics, 88 - 81. The Indiana Fever defeated the Washington Mystics, 88 - 81.

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Matthew Schmidt
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Feb 27, 2025
Feb 25, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini forward Will Riley (7) drives the ball against Iowa Hawkeyes guard Carter Kingsbury (14) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 Key Numbers From Illinois Basketball's Win Over Iowa

Jackson Langendorf
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Feb 26, 2025

Feb 22, 2025; New York, NY, USA;  Duke Blue Devils guard Kon Knueppel (7) and Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) fight for a loose ball in the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

The Secret to Illinois Basketball Guard Kylan Boswell's Defensive Success

Jason Langendorf
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Feb 26, 2025

Feb 25, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) and  Kasparas Jakucionis pressure Iowa Hawkeyes guard Brock Harding (2) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Lack of Aggressiveness Doomed Iowa Hawkeyes Against Illinois

Andrew Kulha
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Feb 26, 2025

Feb 25, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) guards Iowa Hawkeyes forward Even Brauns (0) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Rises in KenPom Rankings With Lockdown Defense vs. Iowa

Jackson Langendorf
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Feb 26, 2025

Feb 15, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini forward Jake Davis (15) drives the ball during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 Bold Predictions for Illinois Basketball vs. Iowa

Jason Langendorf
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Feb 25, 2025

Feb 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) drives the ball against UCLA Bruins guard Skyy Clark (55) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Iowa vs. Illinois Prediction, Odds and Best College Basketball Prop Bets for Tuesday, Feb. 25

Reed Wallach
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Feb 25, 2025

Indiana's Karoline Striplin (11) shoots over Nebraska's Alexis Markowski (40) during the Indiana versus Nebraska women's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025.

Big Ten Tournament Scenarios: Indiana Women Control Destiny To Avoid First Day

Todd Golden
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Feb 25, 2025

Feb 22, 2025; New York, NY, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Will Riley (7) drives past Duke Blue Devils forward Mason Gillis (18) in the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

3 Big Questions for Illinois Basketball vs. Iowa

Jackson Langendorf
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Feb 25, 2025

Feb 23, 2025; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Jan Jensen reacts during the fourth quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Close But Not Close Enough Not Good Enough For Iowa Women Vs. Michigan

Andrew Kulha
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Feb 25, 2025

Feb 22, 2025; New York, NY, USA;  Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) reacts after getting called for a foul in the first half against the Duke Blue Devils at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings: Illinois' Disappearing Act Almost Over

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Feb 25, 2025
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