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On YouTubeIllinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 25
Preview: Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Western Kentucky (Game 6)
The Illinois women's basketball team (4-1) returns home with confidence after a significant road win at Florida State, a performance that highlighted the team’s toughness and emerging chemistry.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / November 25
Brad Underwood News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 25
Illinois' Brad Underwood: 'I'm Not Going to Stand for Not Playing Hard Enough'
In theory, No. 13 Illinois checked all the boxes in Monday's final tune-up ahead of the non-conference schedule really baring its teeth: The Illini defended home turf, won the rebounding battle and walked away from the State Farm Center in Champaign with an 87-73 win over UT Rio Grande Valley.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 24
Three Instant Observations From Illinois' 87-73 Win Over UTRGV
The calm waters are nearly all stern-side for the Illinois men's basketball now. The sailing gets considerably less smooth from here.On Monday, the Illini advanced to 6-1 with an occasionally flashy but often faltering 87-73 win over UT Rio Grande Valley at the State Farm Center in Champaign.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 23
Is Everyone Sleeping on Illinois Basketball's 'Other' Impact Freshman?
Freshmen tend to enter college basketball with their games most polished up on the offensive end. Nowadays, with the developmental tools and resources at the fingertips of high school hoopers, teenage recruits often arrive at high-major programs already skilled enough to contribute on that end.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 23
Has Illinois' Andrej Stojakovic Only Scratched the Surface of His Potential?
We probably toss around certain phrases and words too often in sports: gifted, special (and in a nod to Illinois' Brad Underwood) elite. If you're playing Division I college athletics, chances are, one or all of those descriptors apply.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 23
Preview: Illinois Basketball vs. UT Rio Grande Valley (Game 7)
No. 8 Illinois (5-1) got back on the right side of the win column on Saturday afternoon, blasting a solid Long Island team 98-58, yet the Illini still failed to put together a full 40 minutes.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 23
First Look at Illinois Basketball's Game 7 Opponent: UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
Illinois will get right back to work after its dominant win over Long Island when it hosts UT Rio Grande Valley on Monday at the State Farm Center in Champaign (7 p.m.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 23
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.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 22
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
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.
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 / Big Ten Network / November 18
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 15
David Mirkovic records 20-20 game as No. 14 Illinois eases past Colgate
Freshman forward David Mirkovic piled up 27 points and 21 rebounds to lead No. 14 Illinois to an 84-65 nonconference victory over Colgate on Friday night in Champaign, Ill.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 12
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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