Illinois officially reaches contender status with No. 1 ranking in Big Ten Preseason Poll
This team has what it takes to go all the way this season.
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Oct 5, 23:39
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College Basketball News
Heartbreak hits Illinois basketball with Lana Brenjo injury news
Illinois basketball is ready to take the Big Ten by storm, but they will ahve to go on without their transfer center from Bosnia.
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Oct 5, 10:00
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Jerrod Calhoun, Cincinnati Bearcats basketball prepare for exhibitions
Cincinnati Bearcats basketball prepares for month of exhibitions under Jerrod Calhoun as the regular season opens Oct. 2 at home against American.
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Oct 5, 04:01
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Illinois to Host 5-Star Brady Pettigrew, Top Player in the State
Brad Underwood aims to secure the state's premier five-star guard as the Fighting Illini balance international recruiting dominance with a vital push to protect their home turf.
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Sep 30, 15:00
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UCLA Basketball Faces a Massive Big Ten Test
UCLA basketball has one of the toughest stretches of any team in the conference.
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Sep 30, 11:00
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Illinois Transfer Ranked Among Top 10 NCAA 3-Point Shooters
An Illinois transfer will bring some of the best three-pointing shooting in the country to the Fighting Illini.
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Sep 23, 13:00
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Michigan State’s 5 Most Anticipated Games of 2026-27
Tom Izzo tackles a brutal gauntlet as Jeremy Fears Jr. chases a national title, facing perennial powers like Gonzaga and navigating a fierce Big Ten title race.
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Sep 22, 20:25
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5-Star Big Man Reveals Biggest Draw of Brad Underwood's Fighting Illini
Five-star center Dylan Betts revealed what he likes about Brad Underwood's system and why he's a good fit.
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Sep 21, 16:00
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Underrated Part of Duke's Non-Conference Schedule Scheyer Prioritized
This key aspect of Duke's non-con slate is great for the fans.
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Sep 21, 13:11
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Michigan State Boasts Third-Toughest Non-Conference Schedule
Tom Izzo pits the Spartans against a brutal gauntlet of blue bloods and national contenders, testing his squad's mettle before chasing a Final Four run in Detroit.
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Sep 18, 22:14
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Illinois Basketball Gets National Title Hype From Big Ten Analyst
Illinois basketball could win the 2026-27 NCAA Tournament according to a former Purdue star and Big Ten analyst.
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Sep 17, 23:00
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Illinois Basketball Outranks UConn in College Hoops Insider's Preseason Top 10
Brad Underwood's team has a chance to make a run at another Final Four this season.
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Sep 17, 21:00
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Three Biggest Takeaways From USC Trojans Basketball Schedule Release
The USC Trojans have massive expectations entering the 2026-27 college basketball season.
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Sep 17, 15:03
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2004-2005 Illinois Makes List of Best Big Ten Basketball Teams Since 2000
The 2004-2005 Fighting Illini team was recognized as a recent great by Andy Katz.
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Sep 17, 14:00
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Illinois Women’s Basketball 2026-27 Schedule Tracker
Who will the Fighting Illini face off against this season?
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Sep 16, 22:43
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UNC Travel Packages Now On Sale for January Showdown With Illinois in Nashville
UNC fans can now secure travel packages for the Tar Heels’ Jan. 30 neutral-site showdown with Illinois in Nashville, a matchup that could become one of the biggest games on Carolina’s 2026-27 schedule.
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Sep 16, 22:00
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Iowa Basketball: Instant Reaction To Big Ten Schedule Release
The Big Ten released the conference schedules for Iowa men's and women's basketball on Wednesday. Here's our early reaction to the slate.
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Sep 16, 21:59
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Brad Underwood Lists 'Off the Chart' Talents of Lightly Recruited Illinois Freshman
Illinois basketball may have found its latest diamond in the rough judging by coach Brad Underwood's comments.
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Sep 10, 21:00
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Brand Underwood Updates Injury Status of Star Forward David Mirkovic
David Mirkovic's health status got an important update from his head coach ahead of fall camp in Champaign.
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Sep 10, 19:00
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Illinois' Stefan Vaaks Sends Clear Message to Former Coach Who Doubted Him
Illinois basketball's recent high scoring transfer shared a message about life in Champaign with Brad Underwood's team.
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Sep 9, 23:04
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If Cade Tyson is eligible, the Gophers could win the Big Ten
The Big Ten title clearly goes through Illinois, but if the Gophers have Cade Tyson, they'll have just about everything necessary to compete at the highest level.
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Sep 9, 18:09
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How UCLA's New Transfers Could Change Mick Cronin's Approach
Mick Cronin has a clear philosophy at UCLA. But is it the right one for this roster?
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Sep 4, 12:30
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UConn men’s basketball announces non-conference schedule
The Huskies are set to play seven Power 5 opponents, 10 if you count the exhibition games.
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Sep 3, 18:42
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Ranking Every Opponent UNC Will Face in 2026-27 Season
The Tar Heels will face quite a range of opponents this season.
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Sep 2, 18:22
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