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Illinois Fighting Illini

Ranking the 10 college basketball programs most likely to win their first national championship in 2027

Rodney Knuppel

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Jun 22, 2026

Illinois lands overlooked in-state star Lincoln Williams after remarkable recruiting journey

Rodney Knuppel

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Jun 8, 2026

Andrej Stojakovic’s return just gave Illinois the scariest roster in college basketball

Rodney Knuppel

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May 28, 2026

Andrej Stojakovic’s silence is becoming deafening for Illinois basketball

Rodney Knuppel

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May 25, 2026

Brad Underwood just changed Illinois basketball forever with latest contract move

Rodney Knuppel

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May 14, 2026

Illinois and Duke schedule blockbuster home-and-home series beginning in 2026

Rodney Knuppel

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May 13, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts after a play against the UConn Huskies during the second half of a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Can Illinois win big with their new backcourt?

Joey Loose

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May 7, 2026

Illinois gets massive boost as David Mirkovic returns and keeps national title hopes alive

Rodney Knuppel

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Apr 15, 2026

Providence Friars guard Stefan Vaaks (7)

Stefan Vaaks gives Illinois exactly what it needed: scoring, size, and a new offensive identity

Rodney Knuppel

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Apr 13, 2026

3 reasons John Blackwell is a perfect fit for Illinois basketball reload

Rodney Knuppel

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Apr 9, 2026

Michigan Wolverines guard Elliot Cadeau (3)

March Madness Final Four All-Tournament team: Dusty May’s Michigan Machine

Josh Yourish

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Apr 7, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) and Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23)

121 years and counting: Illinois’ title drought lives on after Final Four loss to UConn

Rodney Knuppel

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Apr 4, 2026

UConn Huskies guard Malachi Smith (0) congratulates UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24).

March Madness 2026: Predicting each Final Four game

Antonio Barbetta

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Apr 4, 2026

5 things to know before Illinois vs UConn Final Four game Saturday

Rodney Knuppel

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Apr 2, 2026

These Final Four odds shifts tell an incredible March Madness story

Rodney Knuppel

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Mar 29, 2026

March Madness Elite Eight All-Tournament team: Yaxel Lendeborg grabs the throne

Josh Yourish

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Mar 29, 2026

llinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2)

Illinois ends 21-year drought, heading back to the Final Four

Rodney Knuppel

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Mar 28, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4)

The quiet engine behind Illinois’ run

Rodney Knuppel

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Mar 27, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini center Zvonimir Ivisic (44)

Illinois looks like the new Dunk City and a real title threat after dominant run to Sweet 16

Rodney Knuppel

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Mar 21, 2026

Duke Blue Devils guard Cayden Boozer (2).

Ranking Saturday’s March Madness games from 1-8 for an elite day of basketball

Rodney Knuppel

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Mar 20, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23)

Illinois star Keaton Wagler named Big Ten freshman of the year after stunning debut season

Rodney Knuppel

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Mar 10, 2026

Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21)

Full Guide to Michigan vs. Illinois: Where, when, TV, streaming, starting lineups

Rodney Knuppel

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Feb 26, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2)

Illinois isn’t just winning; the Illini look like a team built to win it all

Rodney Knuppel

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Feb 19, 2026

Indiana Hoosiers forward Reed Bailey (1) high-fives Indiana Hoosiers forward Tucker DeVries (12)

Full Guide to Indiana vs. Illinois: Where, When, TV, Streaming, Starting Lineups

Rodney Knuppel

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Feb 14, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood

Full Guide to Wisconsin vs. Illinois: Where, when, TV, streaming, starting lineups

Rodney Knuppel

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Feb 10, 2026

llinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler

Full Guide to Illinois vs. Michigan State: Where, When, TV, Streaming, Starting Lineups

Joey Loose

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Feb 6, 2026

Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Cale Jacobsen (31)

Big Ten Showdown: Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Preview

Bryan Mauro

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Jan 31, 2026

Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Hoiberg (1)

Full Guide to Illinois vs. Nebraska: Where, When, TV, Streaming, Starting Lineups

Joey Loose

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Jan 31, 2026

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