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Does a Two-Score Win Over Duke Guarantee Illinois a Spot in the Top 25 Rankings?
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (498+ words) Illinois was unranked in the college football preseason polls, and despite beating UAB 42-23 in Week 1, the Illini are still unranked. However, Illinois did receive six votes in the most recent AP Top 25 poll, so it's not like the orange and…...
Program-changing legacy earns Ayo Dosunmu a quick spot in Illini HOF: 'It is a huge part of my life"
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (192+ words) CHAMPAIGN — Almost nine years ago, Ayo Dosunmu emerged from the back of the Jordan Brand Store in Chicago donning a Fighting Illini shirt. That moment was the first and most important spark in the revival of Illinois basketball back to…...
Illinois signs Arizona State guard Quentin McCoy as late addition to 2026-27 roster
2+ week, 2+ day ago (235+ words) Arizona State transfer guard Quentin McCoy signed with Illinois on Thursday, joining the program to begin the 2026 fall semester. The 6-foot-3, 175-pound guard played in nine games for the Sun Devils... Illinois basketball has made a late addition to its…...
Illinois Basketball Releases 2026-27 Non-Conference Basketball Schedule
3+ week, 1+ day ago (395+ words) This coming season is a pivotal one for the Illinois Fighting Illini basketball program as coach Brad Underwood has set the wheels in motion for his team to make it to back-to-back Final Fours. The goal this season will be…...
Illinois nonconference schedule superlatives: Toughest game, best venue, biggest wildcard & more
3+ week, 1+ day ago (75+ words) Illinois basketball announced its full 2026-27 nonconference schedule on Friday, which features three exhibition games, five high-major regular-season games away from home (including three against... Illinois basketball announced its full 2026-27 nonconference schedule on Friday, which features three exhibition games, five high-major…...
Illinois Basketball Offers Five-Star Big Man Bentley Lusakueno
3+ week, 2+ day ago (470+ words) The Illini coaching staff has been busy on the recruiting trail, setting up three visits for this fall. It's no secret that Illinois will likely lose a lot of talent following this highly anticipated season, so the staff is leaning…...
Illinois Basketball in Pursuit of Highest-Ranked Recruit in Program History
3+ week, 4+ day ago (476+ words) The Illinois staff has been busy this offseason trying to land its next big-time recruit to replace the minutes that will likely be lost following the 2026-27 season. Underwood has brought in plenty of talent throughout his tenure, but he has…...