How Dee Brown almost chose Michigan State over Illinois - and why his recruitment started a personal rivalry
Dee Brown was almost a Spartan instead of an Illinois legend. Here's how his college recruitment sparked a personal rivalry for one of the best Illini players of the 2000s.
Dee Brown was almost a Spartan instead of an Illinois legend. Here's how his college recruitment sparked a personal rivalry for one of the best Illini players of the 2000s.
Chicago Built: Dee Brown
Fox 32 Sports anchor Tina Nguyen visits with former Illinois men's basketball star Dee Brown at his favorite spot in Chicago, 2Twenty2. They discuss growing up in Chicago, being a head coach at Roosevelt University, his legendary career at Illinois and more.
Fox 32 Sports anchor Tina Nguyen visits with former Illinois men's basketball star Dee Brown at his favorite spot in Chicago, 2Twenty2. They discuss growing up in Chicago, being a head coach at Roosevelt University, his legendary career at Illinois and more.
Nike to sign Caitlin Clark to deal as hotly contested sweepstakes comes to end: report
The Caitlin Clark shoe deal sweepstakes reportedly came to an end Sunday with Nike being the one to ink the Indiana Fever rookie to a deal over the likes of Adidas, Under Armour and Puma.
The Caitlin Clark shoe deal sweepstakes reportedly came to an end Sunday with Nike being the one to ink the Indiana Fever rookie to a deal over the likes of Adidas, Under Armour and Puma.
John Calipari addresses stunning decision to 'step away' from Kentucky: 'Time for another voice'
John Calipari confirmed Tuesday afternoon in a video posted to X, formerly Twitter, that he will "step away" from the University of Kentucky.
John Calipari confirmed Tuesday afternoon in a video posted to X, formerly Twitter, that he will "step away" from the University of Kentucky.
South Carolina caps off flawless season with NCAA Championship victory
Dawn Staley and South Carolina completed their perfect season, ending Caitlin Clark’s historic college career with an 87-75 win over Iowa in the NCAA championship game Sunday.
Dawn Staley and South Carolina completed their perfect season, ending Caitlin Clark’s historic college career with an 87-75 win over Iowa in the NCAA championship game Sunday.
Iowa star Caitlin Clark pours in 30 points in final NCAA game but Hawkeyes fall to South Carolina
Caitlin Clark's singular collegiate career ended with a slew of records but not the one title she hoped to bring to Iowa.
Caitlin Clark's singular collegiate career ended with a slew of records but not the one title she hoped to bring to Iowa.
South Carolina finishes off perfect season with NCAA championship, beating Clark and Iowa 87-75
Dawn Staley and South Carolina completed their perfect season, ending Caitlin Clark's historic college career with an 87-75 win over Iowa in the NCAA championship game Sunday.
Dawn Staley and South Carolina completed their perfect season, ending Caitlin Clark's historic college career with an 87-75 win over Iowa in the NCAA championship game Sunday.
Column: Players like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese won't take a pay cut in the WNBA. Stop saying they do
Let me make it clear. Women’s college basketball players do not take a pay cut if they declare for the WNBA Draft and turn pro. Stop saying they do.
Let me make it clear. Women’s college basketball players do not take a pay cut if they declare for the WNBA Draft and turn pro. Stop saying they do.
Column: Purdue doesn't make the Final Four without Evanston's Lance Jones and his awe-inspiring story
It’s nothing less than awe inspiring the way Lane Jones has ushered in a Final Four season at Purdue considering what he has endured.
It’s nothing less than awe inspiring the way Lane Jones has ushered in a Final Four season at Purdue considering what he has endured.
How the loss of his father drives Evanston native and Purdue guard Lance Jones in the Final Four
While cheering from their seats, Mike Ellis and the Jones family couldn't help but think of something else as Lance Jones played in the NCAA Tournament.
While cheering from their seats, Mike Ellis and the Jones family couldn't help but think of something else as Lance Jones played in the NCAA Tournament.
NCAA Women's Final Four tickets double in price, reflecting unprecedented demand
Tickets for the NCAA Women's Final Four are commanding double the price of the men's games, with the average ticket for the women's semifinals reaching $2,323 compared to $1,001.21 for the men's, according to Logitix.
Tickets for the NCAA Women's Final Four are commanding double the price of the men's games, with the average ticket for the women's semifinals reaching $2,323 compared to $1,001.21 for the men's, according to Logitix.
Women's basketball took center stage on Monday, and its stars delivered in a big way
Baseball had a no-hitter on Monday night. Phoenix's Devin Booker scored 52 points. Neither seemed to capture attention the way Iowa-LSU and UConn-USC did.
Baseball had a no-hitter on Monday night. Phoenix's Devin Booker scored 52 points. Neither seemed to capture attention the way Iowa-LSU and UConn-USC did.
Illini fans in Chicago react to tough Elite Eight loss against UConn
Despite a devastating loss to UConn on Saturday, University of Illinois fans are still proud of an outstanding season.
Despite a devastating loss to UConn on Saturday, University of Illinois fans are still proud of an outstanding season.
March Madness: Does Illinois need something up its sleeve to upset UConn in the Elite Eight?
Does Illinois need something new up its sleeve against UConn? Or, does Illinois just need to do what it's done to other teams, but on a higher level? Here's how both teams match up.
Does Illinois need something new up its sleeve against UConn? Or, does Illinois just need to do what it's done to other teams, but on a higher level? Here's how both teams match up.
ELITE ILLINI: Illinois outlasts Iowa State's gritty defense to advance to Elite Eight
Terrence Shannon Jr.'s late steal-and-slam all but sealed the win, advancing Illinois to the Elite Eight and a date with No. 1 seeded UConn.
Terrence Shannon Jr.'s late steal-and-slam all but sealed the win, advancing Illinois to the Elite Eight and a date with No. 1 seeded UConn.
Column: Need a March Madness bandwagon? Consider Notre Dame women's basketball
Notre Dame women's basketball keeps winning, clinching a spot in the Sweet Sixteen. It's why the Irish are one of the best March Madness stories this year, and are worthy of being your bandwagon team.
Notre Dame women's basketball keeps winning, clinching a spot in the Sweet Sixteen. It's why the Irish are one of the best March Madness stories this year, and are worthy of being your bandwagon team.
Utah coach says team was shaken after experiencing racist hate during NCAA Tournament
Members of the Utah women's basketball team were subjected to racism near their hotel in Idaho last week when a pickup truck with a Confederate flag drove near them and the driver began using offensive language, including the N-word, authorities said Tuesday.
Members of the Utah women's basketball team were subjected to racism near their hotel in Idaho last week when a pickup truck with a Confederate flag drove near them and the driver began using offensive language, including the N-word, authorities said Tuesday.
Fields' 32 lead Fairfield over Chicago State 77-74 in CBI quarterfinals
Caleb Fields scored 32 points and made six 3-pointers, and Fairfield beat Chicago State 77-74 on Monday night in the CBI Tournament quarterfinals.
Caleb Fields scored 32 points and made six 3-pointers, and Fairfield beat Chicago State 77-74 on Monday night in the CBI Tournament quarterfinals.
LSU coach Kim Mulkey threatens to sue The Washington Post over rumored hit piece: 'I'm fed up'
LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey is threatening to sue The Washington Post if it publishes a "false story" about her.
LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey is threatening to sue The Washington Post if it publishes a "false story" about her.
Ivy League does it again as No. 13 seed Yale takes down No. 4 seed Auburn 78-76
Last year it was Princeton toppling Arizona. This time, it was Yale's turn to shock the college basketball world.
Last year it was Princeton toppling Arizona. This time, it was Yale's turn to shock the college basketball world.