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Illinois Basketball 2026-27 Schedule Tracker
The NCAA added a 32nd game to the schedule for the 2026-27 season, including a 20-game Big Ten schedule. There will be 12 non-conference games and 20 conference games before the conference tournament starts March 9, 2027. We will not know the specific date and times for conference games until September, but this tracker will […]
Illinois basketball announces home-and-home with Duke
The Illini are headed to North Carolina this season. Illinois basketball announced Wednesday that it will play Duke on Nov. 17 at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils will come to Champaign in December 2027. Duke and Illinois have matched up just twice this decade, most recently during the 2024-25 season. It was a game […]
What Illinois’ matchup vs. Duke says about Illini’s non-conference slate
Brad Underwood continues to schedule aggressively for the Illini, and the latest marquee matchup announced is a home-and-home series with the Duke Blue Devils. Illinois will travel to Durham for the first game of the series on Nov. 17, while Duke will make the return trip to Champaign on Dec. 4, 2027. The Illini are […]
Illinois Basketball’s All-Time Worst Recruiting Misses
Illini Isaac and Robby Nardini break down the most recent updates from the world of Illinois basketball and then draft the most painful recruiting misses in the history of Illini Hoops.
Can Illinois win the Big Ten in 2027? Conference opponents suggest a real chance
The Big Ten Conference announced each team’s opponents for next season on Tuesday afternoon. It will once again be a 20-game conference slate, marking the ninth straight season with that format. Every team will play each conference opponent once either at home or on the road, while three teams will be played twice in a […]
Andrej Stojakovic put on a show to start NBA Draft Combine
Uhhhhhh. Andrej might not be coming back. The Illini wing put on a show Monday night at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. A good week for Stojakovic in the Windy City could push him to stay in the NBA Draft rather than return for his second year at Illinois (and his fourth overall in […]
Andrej Stojakovic should learn his fate this week
In this episode of ‘Oskee Talk’ I recap last week’s results from Illini tennis, track & field, and men’s & women’s golf (2:58) as well as the dismissal of Illinois softball coach Tyra Perry (15:39). I also discuss fresh starts for a pair of former Illini hoopers (21:36), Illinois’ next rematch with UConn (31:09), the […]
Drafting Brad Underwood’s best Illinois players into three teams
Illini Isaac and Robby Nardini are joined by Alex of Armchair Illini for a player draft of athletes who have suited up for Brad Underwood in Champaign.
What to expect from Ayo Dosunmu and Terrence Shannon Jr. for the remainder of the playoffs
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves’ postseason hasn’t gone exactly to plan. Between Donte DiVincenzo’s season-ending Achilles tear, Anthony Edwards’ knee hyperextension and Ayo Dosunmu’s heel soreness, the Wolves had to move pieces around to close out the first-round series against the Nuggets. Luckily, for the Timberwolves, their depth came out to play–and stepped up big […]
Two Illinois football games moved to Friday nights
It wouldn’t be an Illinois Football season without a few games under the lights on Friday night. The program announced Friday that two games will be moved to Friday nights on FOX. The first is Friday, Nov. 6 against Nebraska in Champaign. Does everyone remember what happened the last time the Illini and Huskers met […]
Former Illini Ty Rodgers commits to Boise St.
After entering the transfer portal on April 16, Ty Rodgers has found a new home, as he committed to Boise State this morning. The former Illini guard is heading to the Broncos with two seasons of eligibility remaining, as a redshirt junior. Rodgers spent the last four seasons in Champaign, but hasn’t played since 2023, […]
Where do Illini players rank ahead of NBA Draft Combine?
The NBA Draft Combine is approaching, and three Illini players were invited to participate in Chicago. The combine will run from May 10-17 at Wintrust Arena and the Marriott Marquis. Players will compete in five-on-five scrimmages, skill drills, measurements, medical examinations, and interview sessions. A total of 73 players were invited, including Illini standouts Keaton […]
Report: Date set for Illinois’ latest UConn showdown
Maybe the fourth time is the charm. Illinois will get its fourth shot in less than three years at Dan Hurley and the UConn Huskies. CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein reported Tuesday that the Illini and Huskies will face off Friday, Dec. 4 at United Center in Chicago. It’s the return game after the two teams […]
Illinois fires softball head coach Tyra Perry
Josh Whitman hasn’t had to fire many coaches in recent years because it’s been one of the most successful periods in the history of Illini athletics. However, the softball program has definitely gone downhill. And that culminated Monday with Whitman firing Tyra Perry after 11 years at the helm of the Illini. “On behalf of […]
What Illinois’ Brad Underwood shared about Stefan Vaaks signing
Officially official. Illinois announced on Friday that Stefan Vaaks has signed with the Illini. Vaaks, a native of Estonia, spent his freshman year at Providence, where he finished seventh in the Big East in points per game (15.8). Vaaks is the biggest addition in the transfer portal for Illinois this offseason, as the Illini are […]
Illinois men’s tennis heading to first Super Regionals since 2021
May Madness! Illinois men’s tennis is heading to its first NCAA Super Regionals in five years after the Illini topped No. 24 Vanderbilt on Saturday night. It was a 4-0 sweep for Brad Dancer’s team over the Commodores. The Illini opened the NCAA Tournament also with a 4-0 sweep over Yale. Illinois won the doubles […]
Terrence Shannon Jr. leads Timberwolves to series-clinching victory
WE ALWAYS KNEW TSJ WAS THIS GOOD. WHY DID NOBODY LISTEN???? I could’ve told you two years ago that Minnesota was getting a steal when it took Terrence Shannon Jr. late in the first round of the NBA Draft. And for the second year in a row, he’s showing out in the postseason. With Anthony […]
Ranking Brad Underwood’s top recruits ever at Illinois
High-level AAU circuits are underway, and Illinois commits are already making noise across the college basketball landscape. 2027 signees Quinton Kitt and Mason Martin both delivered 30-point performances while leading their teams to wins over the weekend. Kitt plays for Meanstreets on the Nike EYBL circuit and currently ranks among the top 10 in points […]
Three Illini named in latest ESPN mock draft
It’s mock season — and ESPN was out with a new draft predictions on Tuesday, before we even have a lottery order. Three Illini found themselves named in Jeremy Woo’s mock. First, there’s super freshman Keaton Wagler at No. 6 to the Memphis Grizzlies. Here’s what Woo had to say about him: Wagler led Illinois […]
Illinois women’s tennis head coach announces retirement
Josh Whitman has at least one coaching vacancy to fill this summer. Illinois women’s tennis head coach Evan Clark announced on Tuesday his retirement after 11 years leading the program. According to a release, Clark will stay on until a successor is in place. Clark has 160 overall wins and 81 Big Ten wins, both […]
How Katin Houser fits as Illinois’ QB1
This football season, the Illini will have a new face under the center in Katin Houser. The Anaheim, California native comes to Illinois by way of East Carolina via Michigan State. At 6-foot-3 and 225 pounds, he has good size for a Big Ten quarterback. He is good in the pocket with a real ability […]
Recapping the destinations of Illinois’ 2026 NFL draftees
On this episode of ‘Oskee Talk’ I spotlight the Fighting Illini’s trio of NFL Draft picks — Gabe Jacas (2:49), J.C. Davis (10:05) and Miles Scott (14:47). I also revisit the numbers & break down the pro prospects of some of Illinois’ top undrafted free agents, Luke Altmyer (20:15) and Hank Beatty (32:04). Click HERE […]
Former Illini Hank Beatty signs deal with Tennessee Titans
Illinois’ old X-Factor is heading to Nashville. Wide receiver and return specialist Hank Beatty is going to get his shot in the NFL, as he signs an undrafted free agent deal with the Tennessee Titans. Beatty played four seasons at Illinois, ending his career as one of the best return men in program history. During […]
ESPN: Stojakovic declares for Draft, maintains eligibility
Less than two weeks after releasing a video proclaiming “I’m back,” Illinois’ Andrej Stojakovic is testing the NBA Draft waters. ESPN reported Sunday that the rising senior declared for the NBA Draft, but is maintaining his collegiate eligibility. Stojakovic joined a long list of Illini announcing their plans to return for the 2026-27 season, including […]
Illinois legend Ayo Dosunmu stars in historic playoff performance
It’s nothing we didn’t already know, but Illinois legend Ayo Dosunmu is a STAR. Dosunmu authored one of the great postseason performances in recent NBA history on Saturday night as his Timberwolves took a 3-1 lead over Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. We’ve posted a ton of clips on our social media pages, so make […]
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