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Social Media Reacts to Illinois Closing Out Regular Season With Win at Maryland
Illinois (24-7, 15-5 Big Ten) did not make Sunday's road matchup with Maryland look easy, but at this point in the season, style points matter a lot less than finding a way to win.
The Theme That Will Define Illinois Basketball's Postseason Success
In November, being dubbed a “high-ceiling team” is a compliment. The expectation at that juncture isn’t perfection. The growth opportunities all lie ahead for every squad at that stage of the season – meaning there is more than enough time for that potential to be realized.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / March 6
Kylan Boswell News / Big Ten Network / March 6
Illinois Football Lands Four-Star Defensive Back: What It Means
Illinois coach Bret Bielem'a 2026 recruiting class features three four-star recruits and is ranked No. 24 in the nation, per ESPN, but his 2027 recruiting class could be shaping up as his best yet after the Illini landed another four-star recruit in defensive back Justin Johnson (Evanston, Illinois) on Wednesday.
Why Illinois Basketball Needs More From Kylan Boswell
"Talented” is a word often saved for uber-skilled offensive players, but it can also be used to describe a defender. And there are certain defensive abilities that can't be taught – you either have them or you don't.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / March 5
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / March 4
Why Keaton Wagler's Most Valuable Attribute Could Lead Illinois to a Final Four
The statistics and the eye test send the same message: Keaton Wagler’s best skill is scoring. He does it so effortlessly, in a variety of ways, and at an impressively efficient clip.
Illinois vs Wisconsin Women's Basketball: TV Channel and Tip-Off Time
A young Illinois women's basketball program will try to make its March statement in Indianapolis, where the Illini open the Big Ten Tournament against a team it easily handled last month.
Illinois 2026 Target Boyuan Zhang Skyrockets Up Recruiting Rankings
If there’s one aspect of the head coach position for which Brad Underwood has near-psychic powers, it is talent evaluation. And the latest update in ESPN’s 2026 high school recruiting rankings would seem to be a testament to that.
Brad Underwood News / NBC Sports / March 4
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / March 3
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 / Yardbarker / January 24
Keaton Wagler delivers historic performance in No. 11 Illinois road win at No. 4 Purdue
Illinois freshman guard Keaton Wagler had a game for the ages in Saturday's 88-82 win at No. 4 Purdue Boilermakers (17-3, 7-2 in Big Ten).
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