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Keaton Wagler’s Breakout Has Illinois Basketball Facing a One-and-Done Reality

If anyone actually predicted that Keaton Wagler would emerge as an NBA prospect six games into his college career, they might want to go out and buy a lottery ticket.

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Social Media Reacts to Illinois Basketball's Beatdown of Long Island

Injuries and the resulting availability issues prevented the Illinois men's basketball team from showing off its depth and full complement of weapons before Saturday's home game against Long Island.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 22

Three Key Stats From Illinois Basketball's Blowout Win Over Long Island

Illinois got exactly what it needed on Saturday afternoon – a clean, decisive rebound from the Alabama loss. After a tense, high-level battle against the

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 22

Three Instant Takeaways From Illinois' Blowout Win Over Long Island

On Saturday, No. 8 Illinois (5-1) faced a tough-as-nails Long Island (3-3) squad led by NBA veteran Rod Strickland. The Illini used a 47-11 run to close out the first half and enter the break with a commanding lead.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / November 22

Watch: LIU at Illinois | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 11/22/2025

Kylan Boswell News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 22

Illinois' Kylan Boswell Rises Up for Unexpected Putback Jam Against Long Island

The athleticism of Kylan Boswell has been well established. The Illinois senior guard has a quick first step, straight-line speed with the ball, strength and balance, plus exceptional lateral ability on defense.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 22

Illinois' Injury-Plagued Key Contributors Are Finally Getting on Their Feet

Few teams on the national stage – and perhaps none in the Big Ten – have been battered by injuries as dramatically as Illinois. Through five games of the 2025-26 season, the Illini have already totaled 18 player games missed due to injury.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 21

Preview: Illinois Basketball vs. Long Island (Game 6)

On the heels of a tough loss in Chicago against Alabama, No. 8 Illinois (4-1) is seeking a bounce-back, confidence-restoring win and will very likely get it against Long Island (3-2) on Saturday afternoon.

College Basketball (W) News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 21

Preview: Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Florida State (Game 5)

The Illinois women’s basketball team hits the road again Friday with the goal of stringing together some wins after defeating Murray State on Tuesday. The Illini are 3-1 on the season, but they are still searching for their first true road victory after falling at Oregon State in their only away game so far.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 20

Illinois Football Included in JUCO Lineman TJ Taylor's Top Five: What it Means

Illinois landed junior college offensive tackle Alfred Washington on Tuesday, and a day later coach Bret Bielema and his staff received more good news from the JUCO front: TJ Taylor, a top-10 overall junior college prospect, included Illinois among his top five college destinations.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 20

Illinois Basketball Signs Four-Star Guard Lucas Morillo: How He Fits

A day after Illinois (4-1) absorbed its first defeat of the 2025-26 season, the program bounced right back with a win.On Thursday, Illini coach Brad Underwood announced that four-star guard Lucas Morillo, who committed to the program in October , had officially signed with Illinois.

Brad Underwood News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 20

Was Brad Underwood Wrong to Play Illinois’ Tomislav Ivisic Against Alabama?

We had been saying it all offseason, and then into the 2025-26 campaign: Tomislav Ivisic is probably Illinois’ best player. Even after his – how do we put this gently?

Bret Bielema News / College Football News / November 19

Illinois vs Wisconsin Prediction: The Bret Bielema Bowl

Illinois never should’ve left the College Football Playoff top 25, and now it’s back in at 21 after beating Rutgers and Maryland - like that was enough to catch the committee’s eye.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 19

How Illinois Transfers Are Faring: Morez Johnson Jr., Tre White and Others

Illinois is off to a scorching-hot start at 4-0 and has climbed all the way to its highest spot in the AP poll since the end of the 2023-24 season. Despite the optimism swirling around Champaign, we're left to wonder: Would the Illini be even better if they hadn’t lost some notable players to the transfer portal this offseason?

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 19

Illinois Soars Up Latest ESPN Bracketology Projections From Joe Lunardi

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Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / November 14

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Clutch block allows No. 14 Illinois to edge No. 11 Texas Tech

Andrej Stojakovic scored 23 points and made the big defensive play Tuesday night as No. 14 Illinois held off No. 11 Texas Tech 81-77 in Champaign, Ill.

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