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Feb 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) dribbles the ball against the Southern California Trojans in the first half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Three Instant Observations From Illinois Basketball's 101-65 Over USC

Jason Langendorf

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Feb 19, 2026

Jan 29, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans guard Jazzy Davidson (9) warms up prior to the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

USC's Jazzy Davidson Joins JuJu Watkins As Cover Athlete

Cory Pappas

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Feb 18, 2026

Dec 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans guard Alijah Arenas (0) warms up prior to the game against the UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

USC Receives Alijah Arenas Injury News Ahead of Illinois Game

Jalon Dixon

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Feb 18, 2026

USC is a home underdog against Illinois on Wednesday night.

Illinois vs. USC Prediction, Odds for College Basketball on Wednesday, Feb. 18

Iain MacMillan

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Feb 18, 2026

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Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) drives against Indiana at the State Farm Center.

3 Things to Watch When Illinois Basketball Faces USC

Jack Ankony

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Feb 17, 2026

Feb 8, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Eric Musselman looks on from the bench during the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Biggest Keys for USC's Upset Bid Against Illinois

Caden Handwork

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Feb 17, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) looks to shoot a three pointer during the first half against Purdue on Jan 24, 2026, in West Lafayette, Indiana, at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

Brad Underwood Shares Andrej Stojakovic Update Ahead of Illinois at USC

Jackson Langendorf

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Feb 17, 2026

Feb 15, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Jake Davis (15) drives past Indiana Hoosiers guard Lamar Wilkerson (3) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

How to Watch No. 10 Illinois vs. USC: TV, Tip-Off Time, More

Jason Langendorf

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Feb 17, 2026

Feb 8, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Southern California Trojans guard Alijah Arenas (0) moves with the ball as Penn State Nittany Lions guard Freddie Dilione V (5) defends during the first half at Bryce Jordan Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

First Look at Illinois Basketball's Game 27 Opponent: USC Trojans

Pranav Hegde

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Feb 17, 2026

Transfers Mara (15), Lendeborg (23) and Johnson Jr. (21) have starred for the Wolverines this season.

Revisiting Top 10 Men’s College Basketball Transfer Portal Classes

Tim Capurso

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Feb 17, 2026

Dec 9, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts to a call during the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Illinois' Biggest Threats to Beating USC Trojans

Caden Handwork

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Feb 17, 2026

TCU center Vianney Salatchoum rebounds against Oklahoma State.

Men’s Basketball Bracket Watch: SEC Teams Drop, TCU Moves to Last Team in

Kevin Sweeney

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Feb 17, 2026

Feb 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Eric Musselman reacts during the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

USC Trojans' Big Ten Tournament Outlook Entering Season's Final Stretch

Caden Handwork

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Feb 16, 2026

Illinois guard Keaton Wagler has gone from trending toward being a one-and-done to now being a clear top-10 and potential top-five pick.

2026 NBA Draft Big Board: 50 Top Players to Watch for Fans of Tanking Teams

Kevin Sweeney

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Feb 16, 2026

Dec 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans head coach Eric Musselman reacts in the second half against the UC Santa Cruz at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

USC Trojans Updated NCAA Tournament Projection Entering Final Stretch

Caden Handwork

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Feb 15, 2026

Sep 7, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojan cheerleaders dance in the game against the Utah State Aggies during the first quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Ranking Best Big Ten Stadiums on Home-Field Advantage

Charlie Viehl

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Feb 14, 2026

Nov 9, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Southern California Trojans guard Jazzy Davidson (9) dribbles the ball against the NC State Wolfpack during the fourth quarter of the Ally Tipoff game at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Cory Knowlton-Imagn Images

Freshman Star Jazzy Davidson Turning Heads Nationwide Amidst USC Winning Streak

Kendell Hollowell

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Feb 14, 2026

USC Trojans head coach Lindsay Gottlieb reacts to the action Saturday, March 8, 2025, in a semifinals game at the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Lindsay Gottlieb Speaks Candidly After USC Extends Win Streak to Five Games

Caden Handwork

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Feb 13, 2026

Jan 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Eric Musselman reacts against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the second half at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Eric Musselman Transfer Portal Moves Impacting USC's NCAA Tournament Chances

Gabriel Duarte

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Feb 13, 2026

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