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1 transfer portal target Illinois basketball must sign to get back to Final Four
6+ hour, 2+ min ago (437+ words) Illinois basketball now must replace Keaton Wagler after his NBA Draft decision. Here's an intriguing portal entry to pursue. Illinois basketball shifts to reload mode following its Final Four return. That now includes replacing top freshman scoring machine Keaton Wagler....
Bulls rumors: Executives are reluctant to go to Chicago due to ownership
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (289+ words) It appears the Chicago Bulls may have trouble bringing in new management due to perceptions about the ownership. The recent firing of top executives in the Chicago Bulls' front office can mean many things. It could open the door for…...
Illinois head coach gets brutally honest on Final Four appearance
1+ week, 1+ day ago (217+ words) Illinois head coach Brad Underwood got brutally honest on how excited he was for his team to emerge from March Madness and in the Final Four. At the open practice, Illinois basketball head coach Brad Underwood talked about what it…...
UConn vs. Illinois bold predictions for March Madness Final Four clash
1+ week, 2+ day ago (566+ words) The first Final Four showdown looks evenly matched. Here's how UConn versus Illinois will shake out in Indianapolis. March Madness enters its final week for what's been a wild 2026 tournament. UConn basketball delivered the most thrilling moment thanks to Braylon…...
Biggest matchup UConn must exploit to take down Illinois in Final Four
1+ week, 5+ day ago (459+ words) UConn basketball is set to chase its seventh national title in the Final Four. How can they counter Illinois and its vaunted attack? Braylon Mullins and his place in NCAA Tournament history sparked Monday conversations involving UConn basketball. That epic…...
Biggest matchup Illinois must exploit to take down UConn in Final Four
1+ week, 5+ day ago (494+ words) Illinois basketball returns to the Final Four stage for the first time since 2005. Here's where the Illini can counter UConn. Illinois basketball stormed through 2026 March Madness in surprise fashion. The Illini now has their fans envisioning a national title run…...
Illinois basketball upsets Houston with dominant defense to advance to Elite 8
2+ week, 2+ day ago (130+ words) The Illinois Fighting Illini outlasted the Houston Cougars on Thursday to advance to the Elite Eight round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini are moving on to the Elite Eight portion of the 2026 NCAA Tournament after…...
Bulls rumors: Billy Donovan's future up in the air amid Chicago's lack of direction
2+ week, 4+ day ago (658+ words) The Chicago Bulls and Billy Donovan could be headed for a breakup this offseason after a turbulent 2025-26 campaign. On Monday evening, the Chicago Bulls picked up one of their most impressive wins of the season by defeating the Houston Rockets…...
Illinois' Keaton Wagler played through back soreness during Maryland nailbiter
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (283+ words) Illinois basketball star Keaton Wagler needed to fight off some stiffness to will his Illini past Maryland on Sunday. Illinois basketball is battling for an at-large NCAA Tournament spot. Keaton Wagler likely just inspired the Illini. He fought through back…...
Coby White gets emotional tribute video in return to Chicago
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (309+ words) The Chicago Bulls welcomed Coby White back with open arms in his first game back in Chicago since being traded to Charlotte. Tuesday night wasn't just about the Chicago Bulls taking on the Charlotte Hornets. It marked the official return…...