Dosunmu, Curbelo lead No. 8 Illinois past Chicago State
Ayo Dosunmu scored 22 points, freshman Andres Curbelo added 18 and No. 8 Illinois beat Chicago State 97-38 on Thursday.
Ayo Dosunmu scored 22 points, freshman Andres Curbelo added 18 and No. 8 Illinois beat Chicago State 97-38 on Thursday.
UIC roars from 22 down to tip N. Illinois in Yaklich debut
RayQuawndis Mitchell drained three late 3-pointers and Illinois-Chicago fought from 22 points down in the second half to defeat Northern Illinois 65-61 on Wednesday to give coach Luke Yaklich his first win in Division I.
RayQuawndis Mitchell drained three late 3-pointers and Illinois-Chicago fought from 22 points down in the second half to defeat Northern Illinois 65-61 on Wednesday to give coach Luke Yaklich his first win in Division I.
Lunden McDay scores 15 to carry Ohio over Chicago St. 84-61
Lunden McDay had 15 points as Ohio defeated Chicago State 84-61 on Wednesday.
Lunden McDay had 15 points as Ohio defeated Chicago State 84-61 on Wednesday.
Dosunmu, Miller lead No. 8 Illinois past NC A&T 122-60
Ayo Dosunmu scored a career-high 28 points, freshman Adam Miller also scored 28 and No. 8 Illinois beat North Carolina A&T 122-60 on Wednesday in the season opener for both teams.
Ayo Dosunmu scored a career-high 28 points, freshman Adam Miller also scored 28 and No. 8 Illinois beat North Carolina A&T 122-60 on Wednesday in the season opener for both teams.
No. 23 Ohio State routs Illinois State in season opener
Justice Sueing scored 19 points and No. 23 Ohio State scored the first 22 points en route to a 94-67 win over Illinois State on Wednesday in the season opener for both teams.
Justice Sueing scored 19 points and No. 23 Ohio State scored the first 22 points en route to a 94-67 win over Illinois State on Wednesday in the season opener for both teams.
NCAA in talks with Indianapolis to host all of March Madness
The NCAA announced Monday it plans to hold the entire 2021 men’s college basketball tournament in one geographic location to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 and is in talks with Indianapolis to be the host city.
The NCAA announced Monday it plans to hold the entire 2021 men’s college basketball tournament in one geographic location to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 and is in talks with Indianapolis to be the host city.
Legendary college basketball coach, Jim Boeheim, tests positive for COVID-19
Legendary college basketball coach, Jim Boeheim, has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement posted on Twitter.
Legendary college basketball coach, Jim Boeheim, has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement posted on Twitter.
Illini return with high expectations behind star duo
The return of stars Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn has brought a sense of optimism and high expectations to an Illinois program that saw a magical season abruptly halted by the pandemic in March.
The return of stars Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn has brought a sense of optimism and high expectations to an Illinois program that saw a magical season abruptly halted by the pandemic in March.
After bottoming out, Northwestern seeks turnaround
Northwestern has come a long way the past few years, just not in the right direction.
Northwestern has come a long way the past few years, just not in the right direction.
John Thompson, legendary former Georgetown men's basketball coach, dies at 78
John Thompson, the legendary former head coach of the Georgetown men's basketball team who captured the NCAA championship in 1984, has died.
John Thompson, the legendary former head coach of the Georgetown men's basketball team who captured the NCAA championship in 1984, has died.
Former Kansas State guard Brian Patrick transfers to DePaul
Former Kansas State guard Brian Patrick is headed to DePaul as a graduate transfer, the Blue Demons announced on Tuesday.
Former Kansas State guard Brian Patrick is headed to DePaul as a graduate transfer, the Blue Demons announced on Tuesday.
NCAA expands ban, joins SEC in targeting Confederate flag
Mississippi is the only state currently affected by the policy.
Mississippi is the only state currently affected by the policy.
DePaul athletic director Jean Lenti Ponsetto retires after 18 years
Longtime DePaul athletic director Jean Lenti Ponsetto is retiring.
Longtime DePaul athletic director Jean Lenti Ponsetto is retiring.
Former DePaul player Jalen Coleman-Lands signs with Iowa State
Former DePaul guard Jalen Coleman-Lands is joining Iowa State as a graduate transfer.
Former DePaul guard Jalen Coleman-Lands is joining Iowa State as a graduate transfer.
Illinois' Ayo Dosunmu declares for NBA draft
Illinois star Ayo Dosunmu declared for the NBA draft in a video posted to his Twitter account Wednesday.
Illinois star Ayo Dosunmu declared for the NBA draft in a video posted to his Twitter account Wednesday.
Chicago State fires women's basketball coach Misty Opat
Chicago State fired women’s coach Misty Opat on Thursday after two seasons and a 3-55 record.
Chicago State fired women’s coach Misty Opat on Thursday after two seasons and a 3-55 record.
NCAA grants DePaul’s Coleman-Lands 6th year of eligibility
DePaul guard Jalen Coleman-Lands was granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA on Wednesday.
DePaul guard Jalen Coleman-Lands was granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA on Wednesday.
DePaul coach Leitao's contract extended through 2023-24
DePaul and coach Dave Leitao on Thursday agreed to a contract extension through the 2023-24 season after a year in which the Blue Demons went 16-16.
DePaul and coach Dave Leitao on Thursday agreed to a contract extension through the 2023-24 season after a year in which the Blue Demons went 16-16.
UIC hires former Texas, Michigan assistant Luke Yaklich as coach
The 43-year-old Luke Yaklich grew up in Illinois, played at Illinois State and coached high school ball in the state before serving as an assistant at his alma mater from 2013-2017.
The 43-year-old Luke Yaklich grew up in Illinois, played at Illinois State and coached high school ball in the state before serving as an assistant at his alma mater from 2013-2017.
Illinois-Chicago basketball team in isolation over coronavirus concerns
Men’s basketball players, coaches and staff at Siena College, Illinois-Chicago and Wright State are self-isolating as a precaution after two officials who called the school’s games tested positive for the coronavirus.
Men’s basketball players, coaches and staff at Siena College, Illinois-Chicago and Wright State are self-isolating as a precaution after two officials who called the school’s games tested positive for the coronavirus.