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This year’s Illinois team might be young, but don’t count them out on making a late push this season. The Illini have battled injuries for what seems to be two straight seasons and have had a variety of different lineups on the floor. With Gretchen Dolan out for the last month due to injury, key […]
On Saturday, the NCAA selection committee released its annual top 16 reveal. They did not have much to say on the Illini, but what they said about other teams can provide some insight into how Illinois will be valued by the committee. Illinois was 7th, behind a clear top three of Michigan, Duke and Arizona, […]
For the first time in more than a decade, Illinois has a top-10 win on the road. Illinois blew out No. 6 Coast Carolina 14-5 on Sunday at the Coastal Carolina Tournament. It’s the program’s first win over a top-10 team away from Illinois Field since March 2015, and the highest ranked road win since […]
EVANSTON, Ill. — Shooting clinic. The Illinois Fighting Illini came into Welsh-Ryan looking to complete the sweep against in-state rival Northwestern, and they did absolutely just that in very convincing fashion, as they pummeled the Wildcats 92-65 to improve to 19-8 on the season. In a game that started very foul-heavy, which played in the […]
When there were 4.9 seconds left in OT and the Illini clung to a 1-point lead, we all knew how it was going to end. Illinois lost 95-94 at UCLA in the Illini’s third overtime loss in just 15 days. Here’s how X reacted to the latest defeat.
LOS ANGELES — Inside Pauley Pavilion on Saturday night, Illinois’ Big Ten title hopes hung by a thread. When Illinois was on the verge of hanging onto a shaky win, the Bruins’ Donovan Dent took off like a rocket, in the matter of moments, he made his way from one end of the court to […]
The selection committee has spoken. Michigan remains at the top of the mountain, with Illinois just behind. While there are still 800 regular season games left to play before Selection Sunday, the NCAA March Madness bracket preview gave the Illini faithful a chance to see where Illinois stands in the eyes of Keith Gill and the […]
In 2025, I watched the Nike Hoop Summit. The game featured big names like A.J. Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, Cayden Boozer, Koa Peat, Nate Ament, and Chris Cenac. But I tuned in to watch a future Illinois player. I wanted to see the international man of mystery, whom I knew would define the Illini season. The […]
There is no shortage of starpower on this Illini team. They have at least seven players that can put up double digit scoring numbers any night, which shouldn’t be a surprise since their offense is one of the most efficient in the country. The scoring is balanced, and is rarely a one-man show. The few […]
That was quite something. Despite me losing sleep over staying up until 11:30 (ON A WEEKNIGHT!) to watch the Illini, they delivered with a 101-65 win over USC on Wednesday. Here’s the best reactions from the online world:
How to Watch Illinois at USC Game Time: 7 p.m. Saturday TV Channel: Fox Online Streaming: FoxSportsGO Odds: N/A (Illinois 66.5% Chance To Win – ESPN Matchup Predictor) Quick Hits: Illinois Fighting Illini (22-5, 13-3 Big Ten) Head Coach: Brad Underwood (9th season) Last Game: Illinois 101, USC 65 Gameday Reading: UCLA Bruins (17-9, 9-6 Big Ten) Last […]
LOS ANGELES — Pure domination. That’s what occurred in the first of Illinois’ two West Coast games this week, as No. 10 Illinois defeated USC 101-65 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. After suffering back-to-back overtime losses, it appears Illinois is officially back on track, winning its last two games by […]
Uhhhhhh, that will wake you up. At the end of the first half Wednesday night at USC, Illinois guard Kylan Boswell stunned everyone with an incredible putback dunk. Initially ruled basket interference on the floor, Illinois challenged the call and it was overturned. Because, duh. I think the hand is alright. We knew Kylan’s athletic, […]
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — It’s almost that time of the year for basketball fans. And this Illini core has proved it’s more than ready for it. As March quickly approaches, teams around the country are starting to finish their resumes to make their case for the big dance. Teams will look to get streaky at just […]
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — After two heartbreaking losses to Oregon and USC, the Illini have fired back with statement wins in their last two games. Tuesday night’s win over Rutgers marks back-to-back games in which the Illini have beaten their opponent by more than 20 points. The orange and blue dominated the Scarlet Knights for all […]
Illinois is having its best regular season since 2021, when the Illini finished 16-4 in conference play and earned a No. 1 seed on Selection Sunday. That team ended the regular season at 20-6 (fewer games due to the COVID season) while the 2023-24 Elite Eight team finished 23–8 and with a three seed. The […]
It was hardly a vacation for the Fighting Illini after their three-game series down in Florida. Illinois came home with a 1-2 record against USF, finishing with a high-scoring 11-10 defeat. With the excitement of opening night, Illinois was able to score its first home run from junior transfer Michael Farina. Two runs later, the […]
After a frustrating loss at Michigan State last week put some distance between Illinois and the 1-seeds last week, a truly deflating loss at home to Wisconsin threatened to drop the Illini down to a 3-seed. Fortunately for the Illini, Kylan Boswell came back and a stifling defensive performance against Indiana righted the ship. Also, […]
Bret Bielema has clearly made experience an emphasis in his coaching staff hires this offseason. The latest addition: Tyrone Wheatley. The long-time NFL running back will join Illinois’ staff as its running backs coach. A star college RB at Michigan (4,187 rushing yards, 53 touchdowns), Wheatley has been around the block in the NFL and […]
In case we even have to say it: Brad Underwood will not be leaving Illinois for — checks notes — Kansas State. The Wildcats fired Jerome Tang on Sunday night in a strange turn of events, claiming the fire is “for cause.” Now, of course, some parts of the internet are calling for BU to […]
On this episode of ‘Oskee Talk’ I’m joined by TCR’s Pleas Honeywood to recap men’s basketball’s blowout win over the hated Hoosiers (4:16) and discuss why Sunday was more about “process” than “results” (9:39). We also analyze the Illini’s Big Ten outlook (27:18), Keaton Wagler’s offensive balance (34:09), and his impact on the Illini’s future […]
A so-so week for the Illini, and they now find themselves at No. 10 in the latest AP poll on Monday. Illinois checked in last week at No. 8, and proceeded to lose to Wisconsin at State Farm Center. But the Illini — with Kylan Boswell back on the court — turned things around with […]
How to Watch Illinois at USC Game Time: 9 p.m. Wednesday TV Channel: BTN Online Streaming: FoxSportsGO Odds: N/A (Illinois 75.5% Chance To Win – ESPN Matchup Predictor) Quick Hits: Illinois Fighting Illini (21-5, 12-3 Big Ten) Head Coach: Brad Underwood (9th season) Last Game: Illinois 71, Indiana 51 Gameday Reading: USC Trojans (18-7, 7-7 Big Ten) Last […]
If you’ve been on the hellhole that is X in recent days, you’ve probably seen some of the conversation about Orange Krush. And the dialogue hasn’t been great toward the Illini’s basketball fan section. After the crowd appeared to be quite quiet toward the end of Illinois’ upset loss to Wisconsin on Tuesday night, Orange […]
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — It had been 11 days since Illinois felt the exhilarating rush of a win. Something that, before, seemed unfathomable, given how the team had just come off a 12-game winning streak that spanned a month-and-a-half. And though Indiana isn’t exactly the cream of the crop of the Big Ten, after losing two […]