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Why Illinois Desperately Needs Andrej Stojakovic, Kylan Boswell Back for Indiana

Senior guard Kylan Boswell , who has been out since mid-January because of a fractured hand, is the second-leading scorer for Illinois – yet his club hasn’t missed a beat on that side of the floor during his absence. On defense, though, it has been an entirely different story.

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Why Illinois Presents So Many Concerns for Indiana's Darian DeVries

Illinois' success this season stems from balance, versatility and size, traits that pose challenges for any opponent. Then there's freshman Keaton Wagler , who has taken over some games and been a steadying presence in nearly all others.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 13

3 Things to Watch When Illinois Basketball Hosts Indiana

No. 8 Illinois (20-4, 11-2 Big Ten) has had a much more successful season than Indiana (17-8, 8-6) so far, but recent results create a bit more intrigue ahead of Sunday's noon CT tip-off in Champaign.The Illini have lost back-to-back games for the first time this season, while the Hoosiers' 5-1 record since Jan.

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.

College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 12

The Formula That Will Halt Illinois Basketball's Two-Game Skid

Less than five days ago, Illini Nation was riding high, reveling in the comforting fact that its pride and joy – Illinois basketball – hadn’t lost a game since before the New Year and was operating at a higher level than perhaps any other team in the country.

Watch: Wisconsin at Illinois | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 02/11/2026

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 10

Why Illinois’ February Loss Fits a National Championship Trend

Winning every game is great work when you can find it. But it’s also not realistic – especially in the Big Ten and especially in February. Eventually, even the best teams run into a night when they don't have their best, the fortunate breaks disappear and the result doesn’t go their way.

Preview: Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Wisconsin

The Illinois women's basketball team continues its home stand Wednesday against Wisconsin (6 p.m. CT, Big Ten+) with the goal of steadying the ship, as back-to-back losses – and four defeats in five games – have tested the Illini's momentum.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / SwimSwam / February 10

Illinois Defeats Eastern Illinois, 157-77, On Senior Day

By SwimSwam on SwimSwam February 7, 2026 Champaign, Ill. SCY (25 yards) Results Courtesy: Illinois Athletics CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois swim and dive defeated Eastern Illinois, 157-77, on Saturday afternoon, concluding its home schedule for the 2025-26 season with a resounding victory.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 9

Why Illinois' New Offensive Wrinkle Featuring David Mirkovic Is So Encouraging

At 6-foot-9 and 250 pounds, Illinois freshman David Mirkovic has been described at times as a point forward. A point guard in his younger days, Mirkovic clearly has (some) of the skills and instincts that usually come with the package.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 9

Is Illinois' Kylan Boswell Close to a Return? Brad Underwood Shares New Update

Defensively, Illinois’ best attribute is its size (and subsequent length). Without Kylan Boswell , the Illini's shortest starter is 6-foot-6. Both Keaton Wagler and Jake Davis are listed at that figure, while Andrej Stojakovic clocks in at 6-foot-7, David Mirkovic is 6-foot-9 and big man Tomislav Ivisic stands tall at 7-foot-1.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / February 8

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Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 5

Where Every Illinois Football Transfer Portal Departure Ended Up

Illinois football set a program record with 19 wins over the past two years. But no matter the amount of success, every college football team nowadays has to manage the transfer portal.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 5

Illinois Football Flips Jacob Harvey, Signs Another Receiver – What It Means

Illinois football will already welcome one of the best high school wide receivers in the nation to Champaign soon in Nasir Rankin, but on Thursday the program landed another native son at the position when it flipped Illinois State commit Jacob Harvey.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 5

The Philosophy Shift Powering Illinois Basketball's Remarkable Rise

For quite some time in the Brad Underwood era at Illinois, his teams had prided themselves on running opponents off the three-point line, protecting the rim and forcing tough twos.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / February 4

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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.

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