Illinois College Basketball Power Rankings: How the MVC challenges Northwestern and Illinois
Here's everything you need to know about Illinois college basketball teams and where they sit in mid-February with March Madness right around the corner.
Here's everything you need to know about Illinois college basketball teams and where they sit in mid-February with March Madness right around the corner.
Illinois Head Coach Brad Underwood on their 12-Game winning streak | CST Podcast
On this episode of CST Podcast, FOX Chicago sports anchor Cassie Carlson chats with Illinois Head Coach Brad Underwood as he previews their Road Matchup vs. #10 Michigan State, their 12-game winning streak, and Freshman Sensation Keaton Wagler.
On this episode of CST Podcast, FOX Chicago sports anchor Cassie Carlson chats with Illinois Head Coach Brad Underwood as he previews their Road Matchup vs. #10 Michigan State, their 12-game winning streak, and Freshman Sensation Keaton Wagler.
The ‘train wreck’ of college sports is actually a cash machine: Telander
FOX Chicago contributing sports columnist Rick Telander argues that while the transfer portal and NIL era may look messy, college sports aren’t dying at all—they’re booming now that the long-running fiction of amateurism is finally gone.
FOX Chicago contributing sports columnist Rick Telander argues that while the transfer portal and NIL era may look messy, college sports aren’t dying at all—they’re booming now that the long-running fiction of amateurism is finally gone.
Loyola’s Miles Rubin reflects on blocks record, what’s next and Derrick Rose moment
Cassie Carlson goes 1-on-1 with Loyola Chicago's all-time leader in blocks, Miles Rubin. They talk about what it means to have set the school record this season, what's next in his career and watching fellow Simeon alum Derrick Rose have his Bulls jersey retired.
Cassie Carlson goes 1-on-1 with Loyola Chicago's all-time leader in blocks, Miles Rubin. They talk about what it means to have set the school record this season, what's next in his career and watching fellow Simeon alum Derrick Rose have his Bulls jersey retired.
Even in a frustrating season, Loyola Chicago won't say it's been a miserable year
Even in a season with injuries and losses mounting, Loyola isn't a miserable team. That's not the word which comes to Drew Valentine's mind.
Even in a season with injuries and losses mounting, Loyola isn't a miserable team. That's not the word which comes to Drew Valentine's mind.
Illinois' Kylan Boswell out for a month with broken hand
Illinois guard Kylan Boswell will be out about a month for the 11th-ranked Illini after breaking his right hand in practice on Monday.
Illinois guard Kylan Boswell will be out about a month for the 11th-ranked Illini after breaking his right hand in practice on Monday.
Northwestern basketball wants to be Nebraska. There's a litany of challenges to beat to get there
Nebraska is what Chris Collins wants Northwestern team to be. Balancing the present day with the future comes with the biggest challenge for the young Wildcats.
Nebraska is what Chris Collins wants Northwestern team to be. Balancing the present day with the future comes with the biggest challenge for the young Wildcats.
The 'Cats are close, can NU get over the hump? Observations from Northwestern's loss to No. 8 Nebraska
Here are our takeaways from Northwestern’s fifth loss in a row, where the 'Cats are so close to getting over the hump. Can they get there?
Here are our takeaways from Northwestern’s fifth loss in a row, where the 'Cats are so close to getting over the hump. Can they get there?
No. 13 Illinois beats Minnesota 77-67, Ivisic scores 18 points, Wagler drops 17
Ivisic scored 18 points and pulled down nine rebounds off the bench and Keaton Wagler had 17 points to lead No. 13 Illinois to a 77-67 win over Minnesota.
Ivisic scored 18 points and pulled down nine rebounds off the bench and Keaton Wagler had 17 points to lead No. 13 Illinois to a 77-67 win over Minnesota.
College basketball betting scandal with Chicago ties, expert weighs in
More than a dozen former college basketball players are named in a federal indictment, raising questions about the scope of the scheme, the teams involved, and whether NIL has changed the risk landscape for college athletes, with analysis from Loyola Chicago’s Noah Henderson.
More than a dozen former college basketball players are named in a federal indictment, raising questions about the scope of the scheme, the teams involved, and whether NIL has changed the risk landscape for college athletes, with analysis from Loyola Chicago’s Noah Henderson.
Former DePaul players, ex-Bull guard named in alleged scheme to rig basketball games
Former DePaul University players and a onetime Chicago Bulls guard are named in a federal indictment alleging a basketball betting scheme.
Former DePaul University players and a onetime Chicago Bulls guard are named in a federal indictment alleging a basketball betting scheme.
Kylan Boswell, the sturdy presence: What we saw from Illinois basketball's road win over Northwestern
Here’s what we took away from the Illini’s win over Northwestern at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Wednesday.
Here’s what we took away from the Illini’s win over Northwestern at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Wednesday.
College Basketball: 7 thoughts on Northwestern, Illinois, Loyola and more as the halfway point approaches
What should we make of the Illini, Ramblers and Blue Demons? Here are seven thoughts on Loyola, Northwestern, Illinois and more as the college basketball season approaches its midway point.
What should we make of the Illini, Ramblers and Blue Demons? Here are seven thoughts on Loyola, Northwestern, Illinois and more as the college basketball season approaches its midway point.
Game of the Year? Bradley survives half-court heave, 3OT to beat Indiana State in classic
Bradley and Indiana State kept trading blows, which included a half-court heave. Two overtimes weren't enough, as the Braves won an early Game of the Year candidate.
Bradley and Indiana State kept trading blows, which included a half-court heave. Two overtimes weren't enough, as the Braves won an early Game of the Year candidate.
College basketball: Scores and results as the Illini win big in Nashville
Here are the college basketball scores from Saturday, December 6, as Loyola got back on track & Northwestern struggled.
Here are the college basketball scores from Saturday, December 6, as Loyola got back on track & Northwestern struggled.
Iowa State hands No. 1 Purdue largest nonconference home loss by a No. 1 team in AP poll history
The loss snapped a string of 36 consecutive non-conference home victories for Purdue, and it was historic for all the wrong reasons.
The loss snapped a string of 36 consecutive non-conference home victories for Purdue, and it was historic for all the wrong reasons.
Kylan Boswell shined, but the Illini were ice cold: 4 Takeaways From UConn's Win Over Illinois
No. 5 UConn defeated No. 13 Illinois, 74-61, on Friday in the SentinelOne Showdown at Madison Square Garden. Here are the takeaways.
No. 5 UConn defeated No. 13 Illinois, 74-61, on Friday in the SentinelOne Showdown at Madison Square Garden. Here are the takeaways.
What we learned as No. 11 Alabama held off No. 8 Illinois at the United Center
Here are our observations from the Illini’s loss against the Tide at the United Center on Wednesday.
Here are our observations from the Illini’s loss against the Tide at the United Center on Wednesday.
Root canal in basketball form: Observations as Northwestern outlasts DePaul in a foul fest
Here are our observations from DePaul and Northwestern’s foul fest on Friday night at Wintrust Arena.
Here are our observations from DePaul and Northwestern’s foul fest on Friday night at Wintrust Arena.
Hidalgo's historic night, including an NCAA-record 16 steals, leads Notre Dame past Akron
Notre Dame star guard Hannah Hidalgo turned in an epic performance, shattering NCAA and Irish records in a blow out win Thursday.
Notre Dame star guard Hannah Hidalgo turned in an epic performance, shattering NCAA and Irish records in a blow out win Thursday.



















