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Illinois' Brad Underwood Describes What Makes Keaton Wagler So Effective

With all of the praise heaped on Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler throughout the months and weeks leading up to the 2025-26 campaign, there were certainly hopes that he would thrive in a catch-and-shoot role with some playmaking sprinkled in – and he has done exactly that through four games.

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Preview: Illinois Women's Basketball vs. Murray State (Game 4)

The Illinois women's basketball team (2-1) is back in Champaign and aiming to rebound after a well-contested road loss at Oregon State. Late-game execution proved costly in Corvallis – an understandable hurdle for a young roster still learning how to close out tight games.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 15

Three Key Stats That Defined Illinois Football's Victory Over Maryland

Fresh and rested following its second bye in four weeks, Illinois took on a young, beaten-down Maryland club that had lost five straight – and the Illini made it six , coasting to a 24-6 win.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 15

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Football's Win Over Maryland

Illinois entered Saturday with another opportunity to take advantage of a friendly late-season schedule, and the Illini took advantage by grinding out a 24-6 win over Maryland at Gies Memorial Stadium.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 15

Three Instant Observations From Illinois' 24-6 Win Over Maryland

The hardest part, it seems, is over: Illinois football is rebuilding its momentum as the schedule eases up and the regular season winds down, wearing down Maryland 24-6 on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Champaign.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 15

Illinois Signs Second 2026 Recruit in Guard Ethan Brown: What He Brings

Even as Illinois' men's basketball team continues to deal with a raft of nagging injuries , the rest of the pieces keep falling into place for the program.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 15

Three Instant Observations From Illinois' 84-65 Win Over Colgate

Glass half full? Half empty? All that really matters is that No. 14 Illinois (4-0) didn't play its best and still handled Colgate 84-65 without a great deal of concern along the way Friday at the State Farm Center in Champaign.

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 14

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Basketball's Convincing Win Over Colgate

Illinois kept its early-season momentum rolling on Friday night, and even though the final score of 84-65 looked comfortable, the path there was anything but.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 15

David Mirkovic records 20-20 game as No. 14 Illinois eases past Colgate

Freshman forward David Mirkovic piled up 27 points and 21 rebounds to lead No. 14 Illinois to an 84-65 nonconference victory over Colgate on Friday night in Champaign, Ill.

25 men's college hoops teams to watch in 2025-26

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

Illinois Fighting Illini News / Big Ten Network / November 14