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Is Illinois Basketball a Top-Five Team in the Country? What the Metrics Say

Just two games into the 2025-26 season, this Illinois team has been breathtakingly impressive. Sure, both of its opponents were mid-majors, but the level coach Brad Underwood’s club has been operating at is still head-and-shoulders above initial expectations – and, mind you, those were high.

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Watch: Illinois State vs. Illinois | Highlights | Big Ten Basketball | 11/09/25

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / November 8

Watch: Rider vs. Illinois | Select Matches | Big Ten Wrestling | 11/08/25

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Illinois Offers JUCO Offensive Lineman Alfred Washington: What It Means

With Illinois off this week, Bret Bielema and his staff have been pedal to the metal on the recruiting front, especially when it comes to junior college prospects.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / NBC Sports / November 7

Watch: FGCU vs. Illinois | COLLEGE BASKETBALL HIGHLIGHTS | 11/7/25

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Watch: Florida Gulf Coast vs. Illinois | Highlights | Big Ten Basketball | 11/07/25

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Social Media Reacts to Illinois Basketball Routing Florida Gulf Coast

Illinois has been rolling to start the 2025 campaign. After dismantling Jackson State in the opener, Florida Gulf Coast was expected to provide a tougher challenge for a shorthanded Illini team.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 7

What Illinois Showed in Its Win Over Florida Gulf Coast: Three Quick Takeaways

No. 17 Illinois (2-0) coasted to a second-straight blowout win, knocking off Florida Gulf Coast (1-1) 113-70. The Illini looked excellent on offense yet again, while their defense was equally as exceptional.

Bret Bielema News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 7

Illinois Offers JUCO Wide Receiver Derrick Salley Jr.: What It Means

One thing we've learned about Illinois football coach Bret Bielema is that he isn't afraid to mix it up. Whether it's designing a play for an offensive lineman in the red zone or offering junior college recruits every week, if Bielema thinks it's in the best interest of the program, he's going to do it.

College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 7

ESPN's Joe Lunardi High on Illinois, Tabs Illini in Big Ten's 'Game of the Year'

It’s the favorite debate of Midwesterners (or the entire northern half of the country now?) and Southerners: Is the Big Ten or the SEC better? In football and basketball, there’s really no argument for any other conference being as consistently powerful as those two.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 6

Two Illinois Players Ruled Out, Another Questionable for Florida Gulf Coast

The number of injuries No. 17 Illinois (1-0) is facing just one outing into its campaign is rare, if unprecedented. Fortunately for the Illini, the majority of the injuries seem to be relatively minor and nearly all of the team's sidelined players figure to make it back onto the court within the next few weeks.

Preview: Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Illinois State (Game 2)

Shauna Green has built Illinois women’s basketball into a program that expects to win – a mindset that was on full display to open the 2025–26 season. The Illini rolled to a 91–67 victory over Southeast Missouri State in Tuesday's opener, playing fast, confident and unselfish basketball from start to finish.

Rahmir Barno News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 5

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