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Is Illinois Basketball Still Missing Morez Johnson Jr. and Tre White?

Illinois is on a tear. The Illini are playing their best basketball of the season – and perhaps the best of any team in the nation – winning 11 straight, including two top-five road wins in their past three outings.

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Preview: Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Oregon

Illinois (16-6, 6-5 Big Ten) has already checked one box on its West Coast swing. Now it’s aiming to make it a clean sweep. After opening this trip with a confidence-boosting win at Washington, the Illini stay out west for a matchup with the Oregon Ducks, a game that represents both an opportunity and a test.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 2

Illinois' Jumbo Lineup Can Be a Matchup Nightmare for Opponents

Illinois' season could have taken a turn for the worse when senior starting point guard Kylan Boswell broke his right hand in a Jan. 19 practice. Instead, the Illini have rattled off four straight wins by an average of 10.8 points, including road wins over No.

College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 2

Top 5 Hottest Teams in College Basketball: Is Anyone Hotter Than Illinois?

Is anyone hotter than Illinois right now? That’s not a rhetorical question – it’s a legitimate debate happening across college basketball after the Illini stormed into Lincoln and walked out with a statement win over No.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 2

Illinois Basketball Climbs in KenPom After Win Over Nebraska

In the midst of Illinois’ 11-game win streak, Brad Underwood’s unit has hovered in the 5-10 range of all the key metrics – inching up and down throughout the past seven weeks and change.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / February 1

Watch: Illinois vs. Washington | Highlights | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 02/01/26

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 1

Three Instant Observations From Illinois Basketball's 78-69 Win Over Nebraska

Eleven wins in a row hit different when No. 11 comes against the last team that beat you. No. 9 Illinois was able to revel in the feeling Sunday after taking down No.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / February 1

Watch: Illinois at Nebraska | Highlights | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 02/01/26

Brad Underwood News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 1

Brad Underwood Pinpoints the Reason Illinois Recruited David Mirkovic

In the past week, there may not have been another player in college basketball who received more attention than Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler . Because of that, the Illini’s other stud freshman – forward David Mirkovic – probably hasn’t been receiving his due share of praise.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 1

Illinois Basketball Loses Reserve for Remainder of 2025-26 Season

For all the talk of Illinois’ depth, there hasn’t been much of it on display lately this season. Sure, the Illini have firepower and versatility across the board – but that’s among the eight players who actually see the floor.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 31

Illinois' Brad Underwood Shares Update on Kylan Boswell's Recovery

Kylan Boswell , a consistent, even-keeled, veteran presence, is the heartbeat of this Illinois squad. Boswell’s two-way abilities (scoring, passing, versatile defense, etc.) are widely known, but it’s the leadership and behind-the-scenes impact the senior guard provides that are most indispensable to the Illini.

Illinois at Nebraska — Big Ten Heavyweight Battle

Two of the Big Ten’s top programs collide in Lincoln as Illinois visits Nebraska in a matchup that feels like a postseason preview. Both teams sit near the top of the conference, and both bring contrasting strengths: Illinois’ scoring punch versus Nebraska’s defensive discipline.

Preview: Illinois WBB vs. No. 25 Washington

Illinois women’s basketball is set to hit the road again, and the margin for error keeps shrinking. The Illini have dropped two straight and now head west to face a physical, confident Washington squad in what feels like a defining Big Ten test.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / January 30

Illinois Football Offers Four-Star Linebacker, Three Others – What It Means

The college football transfer portal is officially closed, and Illinois and coach Bret Bielema have shifted much of their focus to high school recruits.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / January 29

Watch: Washington at Illinois | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 01/29/2026

Gabe Jacas News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 26

Gabe Jacas 2026 NFL draft prospect profile, grades, rank, measurements

Gabe Jacas may not be a prospect that is a household name for fans starting to tune into draft coverage. His opponents over the past two seasons know him well and opposing offensive coordinators have had to plan to deal with him in the offensive gameplan.

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