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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Carrying a six-game win streak and all the momentum in the world, head coach Brad Underwood and the Illini prevailed in their first game at State Farm Center in 11 days to make it seven straight victories for this squad and nine wins in a row against the Gophers. “It was just […]
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And just like that, Brad Underwood has secured his second commitment in the class of 2027. Neuqua Valley’s Mason Martin announced his commitment to Illinois on Friday in a post online. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Martin is averaging 19 points this season for 16-1 Neuqua Valley. They report he’s already made 62 three-pointers in […]
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Andrej Stojakovic was triple-cursed before he signed with the Illini. His last name conjures up memories of his father, Predrag (Peja). Peja was a 6-foot-10ish sharpshooter for the Sacramento Kings that tormented the Shaq/Kobe Lakers. He was the closest thing the NBA had to a true replacement for the late “Petro,” Drazen Petrovic. He shot […]
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Despite a third-quarter push, the Illini fall short against Michigan. It was never going to be easy visited No. 8 Michigan, and the Wolverines proved their ranking Thursday night. After a tune-up win on Sunday, the Illini headed on the road on a mission to get their second AP Top 10 […]
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X-Man is back. Xavier Scott announced Thursday night that he will return to Illinois for the 2026 season. Scott, a Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist in 2024, missed most of the 2025 season after suffering an injury against Western Michigan. He joined the Illini in 2022 as a freshman and has played 39 total games in […]
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The 2025 college football season will end Monday night in Miami when the Hoosiers and Hurricanes face off in the 2026 CFP championship game. While Illinois fans probably hoped the Illini could have found a way to this game (or at least into the Playoff), there’s still a lot for the Orange and Blue to […]
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If there was any question Brad Underwood’s team can compete this season, they’re stepping up to the challenge with two big road wins in the last five days. Brad Underwood and the Illini secured their fifth straight win on Sunday, defeating Iowa 75-69 in Iowa City. The Illini were led by one of the hottest […]
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You can always come home, right? Multiple news outlets, including 247 and On3, reported Wednesday that kicker Ethan Moczulski will return to Illinois after spending one season at Washington. Moczulski, who will have one year of eligibility remaining, played for the Illini in 2024, mostly doing kickoffs. He memorably made a school-record 59-yard field goal […]
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EVANSTON, Ill. — Illinois began the night shooting only 3-for-15 from three in the first half. The team went on to make eight of its next 15 attempts, outlasting Northwestern in the process en route to winning its first game in Evanston since January 2022, 79-68. A rare blemish on a relatively clean resume for […]
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EVANSTON, Ill. — Illinois pulled away late to beat Northwestern on the road Wednesday night, 79-68. Northwestern gave Illinois a scare down the stretch, but the Illini stayed calm once again to secure their sixth straight win. The victory marked Illinois’ fifth conference win and fourth road win of the season. Senior guard Kylan Boswell […]
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How to Watch Illinois vs. Minnesota Game Time: 11 a.m. Saturday TV Channel: BTN Online Streaming: FoxSportsGO Odds: N/A (Illinois 92.5% Chance To Win – ESPN Matchup Predictor) Quick Hits: Illinois Fighting Illini (14-3, 5-1 Big Ten) Head Coach: Brad Underwood (9th season) Last Game: Illinois 79, Northwestern 68 Gameday Reading: Minnesota Golden Gophers (10-7, 3-3 Big Ten) Head […]
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The Illini earned their third road win of the season with a 75-69 victory on Sunday. The crowd helped the Hawkeyes make a late surge and cut the lead to four, but Illinois stayed calm and composed to close out an impressive win. “A road win in this league is like gold,” said head coach […]
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On this episode of ‘Oskee Talk’ I revisit men’s basketball’s wins over Rutgers & Iowa (5:33) and examine the Illini’s shooting improvements (15:54) as well as their early Big Ten success (17:10). I also take a deeper look at the conference standings (23:47) and look ahead to Wednesday’s game at Northwestern (27:29). I also recap […]
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Memorial Stadium will make history this fall — with the biggest video board in college football. Illinois announced on Tuesday that Daktronics will install a main video display totaling 17,300+ square feet. The next bigger display is Auburn’s at 10,690 square feet. Officials said the project will be finished by the start of the season […]
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Illinois head coach Brad Underwood and freshman Keaton Wagler met with local media ahead of Wednesday’s road game in Evanston. Handling adversity on the road The Illini managed to hold on to a late lead to earn a massive road win at Iowa on Sunday. Underwood was proud of his team’s composure late in the […]
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Michigan prep Monday morning was a fun one for head coach Shauna Green and the Illini as they were ranked No.25 in the AP poll. This was the first time the Illini have been ranked all season and the first time that they’ve been ranked since the February 17, 2025 AP poll. This comes after […]
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Monday morning was a fun one for head coach Shauna Green and the Illini as they were ranked No. 25 in the AP poll. This was the first time the Illini have been ranked all season and the first time that they’ve been ranked since Feb. 17, 2025. This comes after Illinois started their season […]
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Illinois fans, when the bracket is released on March 15, I want you to remember this Iowa game from Sunday afternoon. Specifically, remember the moment with six minutes left when Carver-Hawkeye Arena was ready to blow the roof off, but Iowa missed a breakaway dunk and then a follow up three to cut the lead […]
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Seemed more like a matter of when, not if. After numerous weeks of being just left out, the Illini finally found their way into being ranked amongst the very best of the nation. In this week’s AP Top 25 poll, the Illini have clocked in at No. 25. This comes after sitting […]
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Illinois dispatched of two more Big Ten foes last week, and it moved up to No. 13 in the AP poll. The Illini were No. 16 in last week’s rankings. Last week, they cruised past Rutgers at home and held off a furious rally Sunday in Iowa City. At 13-3, the Illini are 4-1 in […]
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How to Watch Illinois at Northwestern Game Time: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday TV Channel: BTN Online Streaming: FoxSportsGO Odds: N/A (Illinois 73.2% Chance To Win – ESPN Matchup Predictor) Quick Hits: Illinois Fighting Illini (13-3, 4-1 Big Ten) Head Coach: Brad Underwood (9th season) Last Game: Illinois 75, Iowa 69 Gameday Reading: Northwestern Wildcats (8-8, 0-5 Big Ten) Head Coach: […]
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This might be the year that Illinois great Nathan Scheelhaase rises the highest rank in his profession: NFL head coach. ESPN and NFL Network reported Sunday that the Browns and Raiders have requested an interview with Scheelhaase for their head coach openings. Scheelhaase is currently the Rams’ pass game coordinator. He joined them in 2024 […]
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Penn. — The Illini needed a get-right game desperately, and they got just that Sunday afternoon. After dropping back-to-back games to two ranked programs, Illinois needed a win against a much inferior Penn State team. However, star sophomore Berry Wallace wasn’t going to let the orange and blue leave the Keystone State without […]
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IOWA CITY, Iowa — Make that 10 of the last 11 against the Hawkeyes. After losing five straight games to Iowa from 2018-20, Illinois has now won 10 of the last 11 in the series, including five straight, and two in a row on the road in Iowa City. Illinois won its fifth straight game […]
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This year’s freshman class in college basketball looks like it is going to be one of the better ones we’ve seen in a long time. Cam Boozer, Darryn Peterson, Caleb Wilson, and others have been among the most impactful players in the nation and are likely to continue their success in the NBA. Quietly emerging […]
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