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Key Illinois Target and Top-10 2026 Recruit Schedules Visit With Big Ten Foe
Although the commitment of 2026 guard Ethan Brown to Illinois was an important initial salvo , Illinois coach Brad Underwood and his crew have yet to break out the big guns in the battle for 2026 talent.
Illinois Soars Up 2026 Recruiting Rankings After Ethan Brown Commitment
According to 247Sports, only 11 teams in the 18-team Big Ten have a 2026 basketball commit – a group Illinois joined last night by landing combo guard Ethan Brown .
International Prospect Mihailo Petrovic Officially Signed by Illinois
It had been over three full months since international prospect Mihailo Petrovic committed to Illinois, and yet the addition of the 6-foot-3 point guard had yet to be finalized, with no word from the program about if and when confirmation was coming.
Illinois Basketball Falls Short in Recruitment of Another 2026 Four-Star Target
Before this week, only 10 players in 247Sports’ top 100 from the class of 2026 had committed to a college program – none of whom pledged to Illinois. On Tuesday, an Illini target – Marcis Ponder – announced his destination.
Illinois Hosts Class of 2026 Guard Ethan Brown on Official Visit: What to Know
On Monday, class of 2026 prospect Ethan Brown made his official visit to Illinois. A 6-foot-4 combo guard from Missouri, Brown is the No. 144 prospect
The One Reason Illinois Basketball Falls Just Short of Powerhouse Status
In any sport, the best measure of success is simple: winning. And in its 120-year history, Illinois has done a lot of that. In fact, the program’s 1,927 wins ranks 16th in all of Division I – more than notable programs such as Villanova, Michigan State, UConn and Michigan.
The Athletic Sets Price Tag on Illinois Football – and Every Other Big Ten Program
Illinois football appears poised for a monster season. The stars have aligned in Champaign for a year that could prove to be full of program firsts. But that’s a double-sided coin.
The Big Question: What Record Does Illinois Need to Make the College Football Playoff?
Illinois football is seeking its first-ever College Football Playoff berth, and with a veteran squad led by fifth-year senior gunslinger Luke Altmyer and relentless pass rusher Gabe Jacas, the Illini appear poised to, at the very least, compete for a spot in the season-ending extravaganza.
Illinois Lands Recruiting Gem in Quarterback Kamden Lopati From Class of 2027
Just as some Illinois football fans began wringing their hands over the Illini's slow slide from the top 10 in the 2026 recruiting rankings, coach Bret
The Big Question: Should Illinois Basketball Keep Firing So Many Threes?
One staple of Illinois coach Brad Underwood’s offensive philosophy is clear and simple: take a lot of threes. And as the analytics seem to bear out, that’s theoretically the right choice.
Bret Bielema News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 24
Illinois Coach Bret Bielema Addresses His 'Beef' With the SEC at Media Days
He had a titanic run-in with South Carolina's Shane Beamer at last year's Citrus Bowl. He has needled back at fans dumping on his Arkansas days. When many other coaches would have avoided the hassle or the potential blowback, Illinois' Bret Bielema hasn't kept his mouth shut or fingers from tapping away on his X account.
Illinois Basketball Offers Four-Star Class of 2027 Sharpshooter From New York
Coach Brad Underwood and his staff are back on the recruiting trail again, hunting for Illinois’ next key pieces of the future, and the hope seems to be that class of 2027 prospect Josh Rivera is one of them.
Illinois Basketball Offers Fast-Rising Class of 2026 Guard From St. Louis
Usually coach Brad Underwood and his staff are early to the party – which is often the best case when it comes to recruiting. But this time around, the Illini are right on time.
Illinois Basketball Offers Versatile 2026 Big Man from Arizona
Continuing to stay active on the recruiting trail, coach Brad Underwood and his staff offered yet another 2026 big man on Friday. Although the Illini have
Josh McCray News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / July 18
The Big Question: How Much Will Illinois Football Miss Josh McCray?
It has been more than three months since former Illini running back Josh McCray departed Champaign, finding a new home in Athens, Georgia, with coach Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs.
Four-Star Recruit Compared to Shaquille O'Neal Includes Illinois in Top Seven
For a few weeks, it felt like Illinois was in the market only for shooters. At every position, 1 through 5, the Illini were in the hunt for long-range snipers.
Did College Football News Undervalue Illinois Football in Preseason Rankings?
The college football experts tend to be quite high on Illinois heading into the 2025 season. ESPN has the Illini at No. 11 in its most recent rankings, while Phil Steele has Bret Bielema’s squad a bit lower at 17th.
Illinois Basketball Extends Offer to Athletic Center From Class of 2027
Last year, Illinois shot more three-pointers per game (30.1) than any other high-major program in the country. And that figure should hold pretty steady – and possibly climb – in the coming years, as coach Brad Underwood has made it abundantly clear that the Illini are a metrics-based program that prioritizes getting threes up at a high clip.
Illinois Basketball Offers a Pair of High-Upside Class of 2028 AAU Teammates
Illinois has become known for its pursuits of international prospects, but in the latest instance of the Illini targeting foreign-born talent, the recruits already call the United States – specifically, New York – their home. Yes, that recruits, plural.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / July 4
Illinois Basketball 2025-26 Preview: Fighting Illini Control Their Destiny
Illinois basketball is in for quite a challenge during the 2025-26 college basketball season. It’s no different than previous years, when Illinois lost a lot of talent to the NBA or the transfer portal.
Illinois Fighting Illini News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
Heat take combo guard with 20th pick
He's a 6-foot-6 combo guard, spent time as a teenager with BC Rytas-2 in his home country of Lithuania and then with FC Barcelona in Spain before coming stateside a year ago to play for Illinois.
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