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Dec 6, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Zvonimir Ivisic (44) and forward David Mirkovic (0) celebrate after a called time out against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Grades: Evaluating the Illini Against Tennessee

Jason Langendorf

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Dec 6, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Zvonimir Ivisic (44), guard Andrej Stojakovic (2), and forward David Mirkovic (0) blocks the shot of Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts After Illinois Swarms Tennessee in Season's Biggest Win

Jason Langendorf

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14 Hours Ago

Dec 6, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) drives to the baseline past Tennessee Volunteers center Felix Okpara (34) during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Did Illinois' Keaton Wagler Just Level Up Against Tennessee?

Jackson Langendorf

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17 Hours Ago

Dec 6, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ben Humrichous (3) blocks the shot of Tennessee Volunteers guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie (0) during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Brad Underwood Dubs MVP of Illinois' Win vs. Tennessee: It May Come as a Surprise

Pranav Hegde

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Dec 7, 2025

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Dec 6, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) reacts after a made three point basket against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Top Takeaway From Illinois' Victory Over Tennessee: Tomislav Ivisic is Back

Jackson Langendorf

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Dec 7, 2025

Dec 6, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) and center Zvonimir Ivisic (44) celebrate as Tennessee Volunteers calls timeout during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Three Key Observations From Illinois Basketball's 75-62 Victory Over Tennessee

Pranav Hegde

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Dec 6, 2025

Nov 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Illinois' Brad Underwood Details Game Plan for Tennessee's Stingy Defense

Jackson Langendorf

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Dec 5, 2025

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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Dec 5, 2025

Alabama forward London Jemison rebounds the ball against Clemson at the ACC/SEC Challenge. The Tide won, 90–84.

ACC/SEC Challenge Exposed a Big Problem for One College Hoops League

Kevin Sweeney

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Dec 4, 2025

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

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

Rori Harmon (right) scored 26 points against UCLA last Wednesday then had the game-winning shot against South Carolina on Thanksgiving.

Texas Is Making Its Case to Be the Nation’s Best Women’s Basketball Team

Clare Brennan, Dan Falkenheim, Emma Baccellieri

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Dec 3, 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

Tennessee is a road favorite against Syracuse in college basketball action on Tuesday in the ACC/SEC Men's Challenge.

Tennessee vs. Syracuse Prediction, Odds and Key Player to Watch for Tuesday, Dec. 2

Iain MacMillan

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Dec 2, 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 26, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes looks on in the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks in the 2025 Players Era Festival third place game at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Everything Tennessee Basketball HC Rick Barnes and Nate Ament Said After Loss to Kansas

Dale Dowden

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Nov 27, 2025

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Nov 27, 2025

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