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For the first time in more than a decade, Illinois has a top-10 win on the road. Illinois blew out No. 6 Coast Carolina 14-5 on Sunday at the Coastal Carolina Tournament. It’s the program’s first win over a top-10 team away from Illinois Field since March 2015, and the highest ranked road win since […]
16 days ago | 2 reads
EVANSTON, Ill. — Shooting clinic. The Illinois Fighting Illini came into Welsh-Ryan looking to complete the sweep against in-state rival Northwestern, and they did absolutely just that in very convincing fashion, as they pummeled the Wildcats 92-65 to improve to 19-8 on the season. In a game that started very foul-heavy, which played in the […]
16 days ago | 3 reads
When there were 4.9 seconds left in OT and the Illini clung to a 1-point lead, we all knew how it was going to end. Illinois lost 95-94 at UCLA in the Illini’s third overtime loss in just 15 days. Here’s how X reacted to the latest defeat.
17 days ago | 2 reads
LOS ANGELES — Inside Pauley Pavilion on Saturday night, Illinois’ Big Ten title hopes hung by a thread. When Illinois was on the verge of hanging onto a shaky win, the Bruins’ Donovan Dent took off like a rocket, in the matter of moments, he made his way from one end of the court to […]
17 days ago | 3 reads
The selection committee has spoken. Michigan remains at the top of the mountain, with Illinois just behind. While there are still 800 regular season games left to play before Selection Sunday, the NCAA March Madness bracket preview gave the Illini faithful a chance to see where Illinois stands in the eyes of Keith Gill and the […]
17 days ago | 2 reads
In 2025, I watched the Nike Hoop Summit. The game featured big names like A.J. Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, Cayden Boozer, Koa Peat, Nate Ament, and Chris Cenac. But I tuned in to watch a future Illinois player. I wanted to see the international man of mystery, whom I knew would define the Illini season. The […]
18 days ago | 1 read
There is no shortage of starpower on this Illini team. They have at least seven players that can put up double digit scoring numbers any night, which shouldn’t be a surprise since their offense is one of the most efficient in the country. The scoring is balanced, and is rarely a one-man show. The few […]
19 days ago | 2 reads
That was quite something. Despite me losing sleep over staying up until 11:30 (ON A WEEKNIGHT!) to watch the Illini, they delivered with a 101-65 win over USC on Wednesday. Here’s the best reactions from the online world:
20 days ago | 1 read
How to Watch Illinois at USC Game Time: 7 p.m. Saturday TV Channel: Fox Online Streaming: FoxSportsGO Odds: N/A (Illinois 66.5% Chance To Win – ESPN Matchup Predictor) Quick Hits: Illinois Fighting Illini (22-5, 13-3 Big Ten) Head Coach: Brad Underwood (9th season) Last Game: Illinois 101, USC 65 Gameday Reading: UCLA Bruins (17-9, 9-6 Big Ten) Last […]
20 days ago | 3 reads
LOS ANGELES — Pure domination. That’s what occurred in the first of Illinois’ two West Coast games this week, as No. 10 Illinois defeated USC 101-65 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. After suffering back-to-back overtime losses, it appears Illinois is officially back on track, winning its last two games by […]
20 days ago | 4 reads
Uhhhhhh, that will wake you up. At the end of the first half Wednesday night at USC, Illinois guard Kylan Boswell stunned everyone with an incredible putback dunk. Initially ruled basket interference on the floor, Illinois challenged the call and it was overturned. Because, duh. I think the hand is alright. We knew Kylan’s athletic, […]
20 days ago | 3 reads
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — It’s almost that time of the year for basketball fans. And this Illini core has proved it’s more than ready for it. As March quickly approaches, teams around the country are starting to finish their resumes to make their case for the big dance. Teams will look to get streaky at just […]
21 days ago | 0 reads
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — After two heartbreaking losses to Oregon and USC, the Illini have fired back with statement wins in their last two games. Tuesday night’s win over Rutgers marks back-to-back games in which the Illini have beaten their opponent by more than 20 points. The orange and blue dominated the Scarlet Knights for all […]
21 days ago | 0 reads
Illinois is having its best regular season since 2021, when the Illini finished 16-4 in conference play and earned a No. 1 seed on Selection Sunday. That team ended the regular season at 20-6 (fewer games due to the COVID season) while the 2023-24 Elite Eight team finished 23–8 and with a three seed. The […]
21 days ago | 0 reads
It was hardly a vacation for the Fighting Illini after their three-game series down in Florida. Illinois came home with a 1-2 record against USF, finishing with a high-scoring 11-10 defeat. With the excitement of opening night, Illinois was able to score its first home run from junior transfer Michael Farina. Two runs later, the […]
22 days ago | 2 reads
After a frustrating loss at Michigan State last week put some distance between Illinois and the 1-seeds last week, a truly deflating loss at home to Wisconsin threatened to drop the Illini down to a 3-seed. Fortunately for the Illini, Kylan Boswell came back and a stifling defensive performance against Indiana righted the ship. Also, […]
22 days ago | 5 reads
Bret Bielema has clearly made experience an emphasis in his coaching staff hires this offseason. The latest addition: Tyrone Wheatley. The long-time NFL running back will join Illinois’ staff as its running backs coach. A star college RB at Michigan (4,187 rushing yards, 53 touchdowns), Wheatley has been around the block in the NFL and […]
22 days ago | 2 reads
In case we even have to say it: Brad Underwood will not be leaving Illinois for — checks notes — Kansas State. The Wildcats fired Jerome Tang on Sunday night in a strange turn of events, claiming the fire is “for cause.” Now, of course, some parts of the internet are calling for BU to […]
22 days ago | 2 reads
On this episode of ‘Oskee Talk’ I’m joined by TCR’s Pleas Honeywood to recap men’s basketball’s blowout win over the hated Hoosiers (4:16) and discuss why Sunday was more about “process” than “results” (9:39). We also analyze the Illini’s Big Ten outlook (27:18), Keaton Wagler’s offensive balance (34:09), and his impact on the Illini’s future […]
22 days ago | 4 reads
A so-so week for the Illini, and they now find themselves at No. 10 in the latest AP poll on Monday. Illinois checked in last week at No. 8, and proceeded to lose to Wisconsin at State Farm Center. But the Illini — with Kylan Boswell back on the court — turned things around with […]
22 days ago | 1 read
How to Watch Illinois at USC Game Time: 9 p.m. Wednesday TV Channel: BTN Online Streaming: FoxSportsGO Odds: N/A (Illinois 75.5% Chance To Win – ESPN Matchup Predictor) Quick Hits: Illinois Fighting Illini (21-5, 12-3 Big Ten) Head Coach: Brad Underwood (9th season) Last Game: Illinois 71, Indiana 51 Gameday Reading: USC Trojans (18-7, 7-7 Big Ten) Last […]
23 days ago | 1 read
If you’ve been on the hellhole that is X in recent days, you’ve probably seen some of the conversation about Orange Krush. And the dialogue hasn’t been great toward the Illini’s basketball fan section. After the crowd appeared to be quite quiet toward the end of Illinois’ upset loss to Wisconsin on Tuesday night, Orange […]
23 days ago | 2 reads
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — It had been 11 days since Illinois felt the exhilarating rush of a win. Something that, before, seemed unfathomable, given how the team had just come off a 12-game winning streak that spanned a month-and-a-half. And though Indiana isn’t exactly the cream of the crop of the Big Ten, after losing two […]
23 days ago | 1 read
Look who’s back in town! NBA rookies Kasparas Jackucionis and Will Riley took in the Illini’s Sunday matinee against Indiana at State Farm Center. KJ and Will are both on All-Star break with the Heat and Wizards, respectively. Also in town this weekend: Terrence Shannon Jr., who the CBS broadcast said practiced with Illinois on […]
23 days ago | 3 reads
Kylan Boswell may be back on the court on Sunday. The Illini’s senior guard was not listed on the injury report ahead of the game against Indiana. It’s the first time in a month that Boswell will be cleared for action. He had been a game-time decision in recent days after breaking his hand in […]
23 days ago | 2 reads