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.
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.
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.
Despite losing two freshman to the NBA, Illinois' offseason retention was worth noting alongside its prized transfer portal find. The Illini brought back
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
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Illinois (5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) knocked off Purdue (2-3, 0-2 Big Ten) in West Lafayette, Indiana, by a final score of 43-27 in an outing that maintained the Illini’s momentum – and helped boost it from No.
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.
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 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.