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Illinois Fighting Illini News / ESPN / February 26

'There's not one path': The unexpected rise of Keaton Wagler at Illinois

The Fighting Illini star has ascended toward the top of a historically talented freshman class.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 26

ESPN Matchup Predictor Names Favorite in Illinois vs. Michigan

The Big Ten tailors its schedule in a well-thought-out manner that places some of the top league clashes towards the end of the regular season. And with that in mind, the conference elected to pit Michigan and Illinois against one another in late February – a decision that has proven to be an excellent one.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / February 25

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Kendall Gill News / Big Ten Network / February 24

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Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 24

Four Potential Illinois Football Signees Schedule Official Visits: What It Means

Anytime a sought-after recruit schedules an official visit with a college, it's a good sign – the most transparent expression of their interest. On Monday,

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / February 22

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Brad Underwood News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 21

Why Illinois' Brad Underwood Has Earned His Coach of the Year Candidacy

Illinois fans, certain college basketball experts – and, yes, Illinois on SI, too – have spent chunks of the season treating Brad Underwood like the remote control when the TV stops working.

Preview: Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Northwestern

Illinois (18-8, 8-7 Big Ten) is looking to close the regular-season stretch run with momentum and another building block to add to its NCAA Tournament resume.

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

Why Illinois' Brad Underwood May Keep Starting Jake Davis Over Andrej Stojakovic

This past offseason, Illinois recognized it needed a go-to guy – a pure bucket-getter who could serve as the focal point of the offense and be a late-game closer.

Brad Underwood News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 19

Why Brad Underwood Has 'The Best Job In College Basketball' at Illinois

Some Big Ten coaches complain about travel challenges created by conference expansion out west.But from the on-court results to the fan turnout, it didn't bother No.

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

Illinois Keeps Rewriting KenPom Record Books in Historic Season

Illinois’ defense – which has toggled up and down for a good portion of the season – put together a picturesque performance in Los Angeles on Wednesday night: stellar one-on-one defense, great help on drivers, top-notch rim protection and solid closeouts on shooters behind the arc.

Kylan Boswell News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 19

Kylan Boswell's Ridiculous Putback Dunk Highlights Illinois' Rout of USC

Kylan Boswell 's putback dunk during Wednesday's 101-65 win at USC caused a collective gasp for a few reasons.First, as the shortest player in Illinois' main eight-man rotation by at least four inches, the 6-foot-2 Boswell might be the least-expected Illini to throw down a thunderous dunk.

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

5 Key Stats That Show How Dominant Illinois Was in Win Over USC

Illinois tipped off its West Coast road trip in Los Angeles on Wednesday night in a matchup against USC – a club that had won three of its past four. The

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / February 19

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Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 17

3 Things to Watch When Illinois Basketball Faces USC

Illinois got back on track with a 71-51 win over Indiana on Sunday, snapping its lone two-game skid of the season. It came with the return of guard Kylan Boswell and David Mirkovic 's second-highest scoring game of the season at 25 points.

Big Ten Battle in Champaign: Can Indiana Slow Down No. 8 Illinois?

Sunday afternoon in Champaign brings a pivotal Big Ten showdown as Indiana travels to face No. 8 Illinois at the State Farm Center. Illinois enters at 20–5 overall and 11–3 in conference play, firmly in the hunt near the top of the league standings.

Big Ten Battle in Champaign: Can Indiana Slow Down No. 8 Illinois?

Sunday afternoon in Champaign brings a pivotal Big Ten showdown as Indiana travels to face No. 8 Illinois at the State Farm Center. Illinois enters at 20–5 overall and 11–3 in conference play, firmly in the hunt near the top of the league standings.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / LWOSports.com / February 13

Built for March: Why Illinois Could Cut Down the Nets

After years of improvement and five straight NCAA Tournament appearances, the Illinois Fighting Illini are set to make a run during March Madness. With strong leadership under head coach Brad Underwood, elite playmaking at every position, and a deep bench, Illinois has a realistic chance to cut down the nets when it’s all said and done in April.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / EasySportz / January 24

Keaton Wagler Delivers a Night for the Ages as No. 12 Illinois Stuns No. 4 Purdue on the Road

There are great performances, and then there are nights that become part of college basketball lore. On Saturday in West Lafayette — widely considered