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On YouTubeBrad Underwood News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 14
Where Does Illinois' Brad Underwood Rank in KenPom's New Coaching Metric?
Illinois men's basketball coach Brad Underwood rarely gets the benefit of the doubt, let alone is singled out as a top strategist among his peers. His strengths as a college head man, most would admit, are considered to be his recruiting acumen and motivational ability.
Kylan Boswell News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 14
Kylan Boswell Scouting Report: Illinois Basketball 2025-2026
Every weekday leading up to Illinois' Nov. 3 regular-season opener at Champaign's State Farm Center, Illinois on SI will share a scouting report for each Illini player on the team's official roster.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 13
Where Does Illinois Basketball Rank in the Andy Katz Power 37?
It’s almost time for tipoff in the college basketball season. With practices in fuill swing, media days in the books and teams ramping up for their openers, preseason rankings are rolling in from analysts and national outlets.
College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 13
Two Illini Ranked Among Top 10 Freshmen in Big Ten by The Field of 68
Despite losing two freshman to the NBA, Illinois' offseason retention was worth noting alongside its prized transfer portal find. The Illini brought back
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 13
Illinois Offers Pair of Out-of-State Defensive Linemen: What to Know
Despite losing to Ohio State on Saturday and falling out of the AP Top 25 for the first time all season, Illinois continued to stay busy on the recruiting
Bret Bielema News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 12
Illinois' Bret Bielema Shares Injury Update on Running Backs and Other Illini
Illinois (5-2, 2-2 Big Ten) needed just about everything working in its favor this past Saturday to have a shot against No. 1 Ohio State (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten).
Bret Bielema News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 12
Coach Bret Bielema Offers Stark Assessment of Illinois After Ohio State Loss
Outside Illinois football's friendly confines – Champaign, Central Illinois and Chicago – Bret Bielema catches a lot of hell. Whether it's his late substitutions, on- and off-field trolling or general outspokenness, the big man rubs plenty of folks the wrong way.
Ty Rodgers News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 12
Illinois' Ty Rodgers Continues to Make an Impact: 'He's Going to Be a Great Coach'
In 2023-24, Ty Rodgers started all 38 games of the season for Illinois basketball. He did a little bit of everything, averaging 6.2 points (on 52.7 percent from the field), 5.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists, while playing lockdown defense on the other end.
Brad Underwood News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 10
Brad Underwood Answers How He'll Game-Plan for Former Illini Morez Johnson Jr.
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The love affair with Morez Johnson Jr. lasted longer than some remember. Johnson's relationship to the Illini dated back to at least 2021, when he committed to the University of Illinois as a high school sophomore at St.
College Football News / ESPN / October 10
Will Illinois score enough to stay with Ohio State? 
The No. 1 Buckeyes are favored by more than two touchdowns on the road against the No. 17 Fighting Illini.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / October 7
Illinois Freshman David Mirkovic Says One Man Was Key to His Commitment
Trust is a key part of success for any organization – and that includes college basketball. Trust in teammates, coaches and every member from the managers to the athletic director is integral in the process of building a winning team.
Luke Altmyer News / 5 GOATs / October 5
Ohio State at Illinois odds: Opening point spread revealed
On Saturday, Illinois will host Ohio State inside Memorial Stadium. Fighting Illini fans will undoubtedly pack the venue as they look for their team to pick up its first home win over the Buckeyes since 2002.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / October 3
Makai Lemon News / Yardbarker / September 28
Is Lincoln Riley to blame for crushing loss to Illinois?
In the second marquee matchup of the Big Ten slate on Saturday, Illinois stunned USC with a 41-yard walk-off field goal.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 27
Illinois Loses Player to Transfer Portal Just Hours After USC Win
No. 23 Illinois had a massive 34-32 win over No. 21 USC, but also suffered a loss after the game ended. Illinois drove down a hit a 41-yard game-winning field goal to improve to 4-1 on the year.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Yardbarker / September 24
With recruiting rules in flux, Illinois HC Brad Underwood calls NCAA a 'comedy'
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood says if the NCAA is going to change its recruiting rules to allow athletes to play five seasons of competition over a five-year span, he wants a decision to come ASAP.
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