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Top-35 Guard Quentin Coleman Visiting Illinois for Official Visit

The standout senior is back on the market after originally signing with Wake Forest.

Missouri Missed Chance to Hire Illinois' Final Four Coach

Brad Underwood was interested in the Tigers job in 2014 but they went another direction

New Liquor Laws in Champaign for March Madness Game

Restrictions on alcohol sales and service during Illinois-Iowa Elite Eight matchup

Illinois Limits Alcohol Sales for Final Four Matchup

Authorities aim to curb potential property damage and celebrations if Illini advance.

Illinois Women's Basketball Loses Sophomore Center to Transfer Portal

Hayven Smith announces plans to enter transfer portal after two seasons with the Illini.

Men's March Madness Expert Predictions: Dark Horses, Vulnerable No. 1 Seeds, Title Winner

SI writers make their picks for the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament

Illinois Coach Underwood Outlines Keys for NCAA Tournament Success

Illini need to improve 3-point shooting and defensive rebounding to make deep run, says head coach.

Illinois falls to Wisconsin in Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals

Illini squander 15-point lead, lose 91-88 in overtime

Illini Lose Heartbreaker to Wisconsin in Big Ten Tourney

Illinois basketball falls 91-88 in overtime to the Badgers in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals

Badgers set to take on Illini in Big Ten Quarters

Wisconsin escapes late scare against Washington, now faces healthy Illinois team

Wisconsin Looks to Sweep No. 4 Illinois in Big Ten Quarterfinal

Badgers seek second win over Illini in 12 days after 92-90 overtime thriller in February

Illini Look to Have Fun, Get Loose in Chicago for Big Ten Tournament

No. 11 Illinois enters postseason with healthy roster, high expectations

Illini Sophomore Gretchen Dolan Faces Consecutive Season-Ending Injuries

Dolan overcomes meniscus surgery challenges after previous knee injury sidelined her for most of last season.

IHSA Boys State Basketball Tournament Returns to Champaign

16 teams to compete at State Farm Center March 12-14, drawing over 34,000 fans

No. 11 Illinois Dominates Oregon in Home Finale

Illini use big runs to pull away for 80-54 victory at State Farm Center

Illinois Men's Basketball Dominates Oregon in Final Home Game

The No. 11 Illini beat the Ducks 80-54 and honored their senior players in the last home game of the season.

AJ Redd's Impact on Illini Basketball Celebrated on Senior Night

Illinois honors three seniors, including walk-on Redd, who has been a key culture-builder for the program.

Illinois Women's Basketball Earns No. 10 Seed in Big Ten Tournament

Fighting Illini to face Wisconsin in first round at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Illinois Basketball Falls at Home to Michigan

The Illini hung tough early, but the Wolverines were too much in the second half

Michigan Clinches Big Ten Title with Win Over Illinois

Wolverines defeat Illini 84-70 to claim regular-season conference championship