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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 Target Alex Constanza Schedules Visit With Rival Georgetown

Costanza, a top-25 prospect, is set to visit with the Hoyas, whom the Illini have recently clashed with off the court

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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.
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Illinois Target Alex Constanza Schedules Visit With Rival Georgetown

Costanza, a top-25 prospect, is set to visit with the Hoyas, whom the Illini have recently clashed with off the court

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Sep 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the second half against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Four-Star Tight End JC Anderson Narrows List to Auburn, Ole Miss and Illinois

Anderson, from Mt. Zion (Illinois), pared down his list of potential destinations Monday, and the Illini made the cut

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Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema stands on the field during a warmup prior to a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
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Illinois Football Running Back Commit Javari Barnett Flipped by Alabama

The Illini lost Barnett to the Crimson Tide on Monday – just three days after Barnett took a visit to Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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Sep 28, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sideline during a timeout in the second quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
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Illinois Football Offers State Champion Receiver From East St. Louis

East St. Louis wide receiver Laron Baker Jr. received an offer from the Illini on Sunday

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Oct 26, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema watches players warm up before a game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Illinois Football Offers Four-Star Defensive Back From Chicago Prep Powerhouse

The Illini offered four-star defensive back Tavares Harrington from Mount Carmel (Chicago) on Saturday

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Jul 23, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images
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Illinois Football Offers Hulking Class of 2027 Blocker From Minnesota

Illinois on Friday offered offensive lineman Dajohn Yarborough, from Benilde-St. Margaret's (St. Louis Park, Minnesota)

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Nov 11, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema reacts to a call during the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Illinois Lands Fourth Four-Star 2026 Recruit in Cornerback Nick Hankins Jr.

The Illini on Thursday received a commitment from highly regarded Belleville (Illinois) West defensive back Hankins

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Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema celebrates a 50-49 win over the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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ESPN Ranks Illinois Football's 2026 Recruiting Class Among Nation's Top 10

The Illini are putting together their best recruiting class in decades, and working to ensure the program remains nationally relevant for years to come

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Nov 23, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood during the first half against the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Three Key Illinois Basketball Targets Climb in Updated 247Sports Rankings

The Illini appear to have gotten into the mix for a trio of 2026 risers at just the right time

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Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before a game with the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Illinois Football Offers Standout Class of 2028 Tight End Prospect

Jack McNamara, from Chicago's Brother Rice, received an offer from the Illini on Wednesday

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Aug 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema on the sidelines during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Illinois Football Welcomes (The Next) Isaiah Williams

Three-star defensive back Isaiah Williams, from Fort Bend Marshall (Missouri City, Texas) committed to the Illini on Wednesday

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Aug 27, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema gets a hand from defensive back Terrell Jennings (6) after Saturday s win over the Wyoming Cowboys at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Illini Receive Landmark Commitment From Four-Star Offensive Lineman

Kai Pritchard, from Donovan Catholic (Toms River, New Jersey), is Bret Bielema's highest-ranked offensive line commit at Illinois

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Jul 23, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images
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Three-Star Two-Way Standout Kenaz Sullivan Lands Offer From Illinois

Illinois offered class of 2027 athlete Kenaz Sullivan, from North Stafford (Virginia), on Sunday

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Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Malik Elzy (8) and Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Ashton Hollins (2) lead the team out of the tunnel before the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images
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No. 1 Recruit in Connecticut Kayden Bennett Commits to Illinois Football

Bennett, a 6-foot-2, 245-pound edge rusher, announced his verbal commitment to the Illini on Tuesday

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Nov 4, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood gets a hand from a young fan before a game against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Illinois Basketball Extends Offer to Top-40 Prospect From Class of 2026

Billy White, a 6-foot-7 long-range bomber from Texas, received an offer from the Illini on Monday

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Nov 18, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema reacts during the second quarter against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
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Illinois Football Offers Highly Ranked Defensive Prospect From Minnesota

Illinois offered linebacker/safety Blake Betton out of Shakopee (Minnesota) on Monday

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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
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Illinois Basketball In Contact With Two More Class of 2027 Targets

The Illini have reached out to Josh Rivera, a New York shooting guard, and Darius Wabbington, a highly regarded big man

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Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before a game with the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Three-Star Edge Rusher Flips Commitment From Oklahoma State to Illinois

Jaylen Stewart, from Pearland (Texas), flipped his commitment from the Cowboys to the Illini on Sunday

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Mar 20, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood watches during NCAA Tournament First Round Practiceat Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
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Illinois Basketball Makes Official Contact With Trio of Class of 2027 Prospects

The Illini, who weren't able to make contact with rising juniors until June 15, got in touch with three key targets Sunday

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Jul 26, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images
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Illinois Offers Potentially Game-Changing Offensive Tackle From Class of 2027

The Illini offered four-star offensive tackle Terrance Smith, from Lansdale (Pennsylvania) Catholic on Sunday

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Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema leads his team into the stadium before kickoff against the Michigan Wolverines game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Four-Star Quarterback From Utah Makes Official Visit to Champaign

Kamden Lopati, from West High School (Utah), got a closer look at the Illinois football program on Friday

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Oct 19, 2019; Champaign, IL, USA; Fans rush the field after the Illinois Fighting Illini's victory over the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Pair of Three-Star Safety Recruits Visit Illinois Football

The Illini hosted a pair of impact prospects – Camaul King and Isaiah Williams – in Champaign on Thursday

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Nov 13, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood applauds the crowd before a against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Illinois Basketball Target Named Top Performer at NBPA Top 100 Camp

Jasiah Jervis, whom the Illini offered back in March, put on a show at Day 1 of the NBPA Top 100 Camp

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Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema gets a hand from the crowd before the start of a game with the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Four-Star Linebacker From New Jersey Makes Illinois Football Visit

Four-star linebacker Mikakhi Allen, from New Jersey's Don Bosco Prep, visited Champaign on Wednesday on an official visit

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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
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Illinois Basketball Nearing Official Visit With Top-Three Point Guard in Country

The Illini are discussing an official visit with Dylan Mingo, the 13th-ranked overall prospect in the class of 2026

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