Northwestern's Nick Martinelli, Illini's Keaton Wagner highlight AP All-Big Ten honors

Michigan won three of the top four Associated Press Big Ten men's basketball awards Tuesday, with Yaxel Lendeborg voted player of the year and top first-year transfer and Dusty May named coach of the year.

Trump targets NIL pay in college sports as athletes cash in: Telander

As NIL deals reshape college sports, President Donald Trump and NCAA leaders are pushing to limit athlete pay while top college football and basketball players continue earning millions.

UIC falls one win short of first NCAA Tournament berth in 22 years, as UNI wins MVC title

UIC was playing for its first NCAA Tournament berth since 2004. The red-hot Panthers will make the Flames wait longer for their first NCAA Tournament berth in 22 years.

NIU parts ways with basketball coach Rashon Burno: Here are potential candidates

NIU basketball will start fresh when it enters the Horizon League. Here are some names to consider as potential candidates for the head coach opening in DeKalb.

Takeaways as Northwestern basketball puts No. 15 Purdue on upset alert

Here are our takeaways as Northwestern put No. 15 Purdue on upset alert in the final home game of the season at Welsh-Ryan Arena.

DePaul sweeps Marquette as the Blue Demons' rise under Chris Hotlmann continues

The Blue Demons' sweep over Marquette means DePaul is one of the hottest teams in the Big East as the calendar turns to March. The rise is undeniable now.

Column: If Brad Underwood took the blame, it's on him to lift Illinois basketball to its potential

If Brad Underwood is going to take the onus of a loss like Friday night, then the obligation to get over that hump solely lies in his lap now with a team that could be his best in Champaign.

College basketball: Takeaways from Michigan's win over Illinois in a top-10 showdown

Here are our takeaways from Illinois’ top-10 tilt with No. 3 Michigan in a game where the Illini lost one key facet of the game, and the Wolverines ran away with the game.

Illini G Kylan Boswell talks return from injury, championship aspirations
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Tina went 1-on-1 with Illini guard Kylan Boswell. Boswell talks about returning from injury, what it's like to play for Brad Underwood, watching freshman phenom Keaton Wagler's incredible season and the team's focus heading into March with national championship aspirations.

Illini lose at the buzzer, Bears eye Indiana stadium
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Fox Chicago's Tina Nguyen and Dane Placko reacted to the #10 Fighting Illini's buzzer beating defeat against UCLA. They discuss whether the Illini are still a title contender despite the loss and preview a huge matchup in Champaign against #1 Michigan next Friday. Also, Tina and Dane discuss the latest Bears stadium news; is Arlington Heights still in play?

How former Joliet Central & Illini star Roger Powell has Valparaiso playing red hot

Roger Powell was all smiles outside as Valparaiso beat UIC Saturday. The Joliet native and former Fighting Illini player is suddenly coaching one of the hottest teams in the country.

Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament returns to Chicago with excitement for fans and teams alike
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Chicago Sports Commission executive director Kara Bachman previews the upcoming tournament at the United Center, highlighting top Big Ten teams, fan experiences, and special events featuring Commissioner Tony Petitti.

Why Illinois basketball is one of 7 teams that could earn an NCAA Tournament No. 1 seed

By the end of the weekend, there should finally be some clarity surrounding which teams could earn a 1-seed in this year's NCAA Tournament. So here's why Illinois is a likely candidate.