Why Marcus Domask's NCAA Tourmament triple-double is significant for a deep Illinois March Madness run
Marcus Domask's performance Thursday, as well as during the Big Ten Tournament, gives Illinois an X-factor that can take the Illini on a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.
Marcus Domask's performance Thursday, as well as during the Big Ten Tournament, gives Illinois an X-factor that can take the Illini on a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.
Column: You can say the NIT is meaningless, but it meant plenty for Bradley
Call it what you want, the Not Invited Tournament or No Invitation Tourney, but there’s still a championship to win, even if the tournament itself has lost some luster. You couldn’t tarnish that luster in Peoria.
Call it what you want, the Not Invited Tournament or No Invitation Tourney, but there’s still a championship to win, even if the tournament itself has lost some luster. You couldn’t tarnish that luster in Peoria.
How DePaul and DeWayne Peevy landed Chris Holtmann as its head basketball coach
From the beginning of DePaul’s coaching search in January, DePaul director of athletics DeWayne Peevy had an idea of what he wanted in the Blue Demons’ next head coach. Here's how he landed Chris Holtmann.
From the beginning of DePaul’s coaching search in January, DePaul director of athletics DeWayne Peevy had an idea of what he wanted in the Blue Demons’ next head coach. Here's how he landed Chris Holtmann.
Column: Why Chris Holtmann is the right choice to lift DePaul men's basketball out of irrelevance
Chris Holtmann is going to be the guy who finally turns DePaul basketball around, not just because he can, but because he wants to be.
Chris Holtmann is going to be the guy who finally turns DePaul basketball around, not just because he can, but because he wants to be.
Northwestern, Illinois acquire spots in NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament
NCAA's selection Sunday watch party is becoming a favorite tradition for the Northwestern University community.
NCAA's selection Sunday watch party is becoming a favorite tradition for the Northwestern University community.
2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament selections revealed
The 2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament could be more dramatic than the men’s side this year with a plethora of storylines as the teams will fight their way to the Final Four in Cleveland.
The 2024 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament could be more dramatic than the men’s side this year with a plethora of storylines as the teams will fight their way to the Final Four in Cleveland.
Shannon scores 40 points as No. 13 Illinois tops Nebraska; Wisconsin looms in the Big Ten title game
Terrence Shannon Jr. scored a career-high 40 points as Illinois downed Nebraska to clinch a berth in the Big Ten Tournament Championship game on Sunday.
Terrence Shannon Jr. scored a career-high 40 points as Illinois downed Nebraska to clinch a berth in the Big Ten Tournament Championship game on Sunday.
Michigan basketball fires Chicago native Juwan Howard after 5 seasons
Michigan basketball has moved on from its Chicago-native head coach.
Michigan basketball has moved on from its Chicago-native head coach.
Banks, St. Bonaventure beat Loyola Chicago 75-74 in 2OT in Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament
Daryl Banks III scored 22 points, including three free throws with 12.7 seconds left in the second overtime, and seventh-seeded Bonaventure defeated No. 2 seed Loyola Chicago 75-74 on Thursday to advance to the semifinals of the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament.
Daryl Banks III scored 22 points, including three free throws with 12.7 seconds left in the second overtime, and seventh-seeded Bonaventure defeated No. 2 seed Loyola Chicago 75-74 on Thursday to advance to the semifinals of the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament.
DePaul basketball hires a former Big 10 coach to take over the program
DePaul has reportedly hired a former Big 10 coach with Big East ties to lead its basketball program.
DePaul has reportedly hired a former Big 10 coach with Big East ties to lead its basketball program.
Northwestern's Boo Buie, Illinois players highlight 2024 Big Ten postseason honors
Boo Buie continued his historic season for Northwestern on Tuesday, and he was joined but a handful of Fighting Illini players with some top Big Ten honors.
Boo Buie continued his historic season for Northwestern on Tuesday, and he was joined but a handful of Fighting Illini players with some top Big Ten honors.
Terrence Shannon Jr. scores 25 as No. 12 Illinois beats Iowa 73-61
Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 25 points, Quincy Guerrier had 14 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 12 Illinois beat Iowa 73-61 on Sunday.
Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 25 points, Quincy Guerrier had 14 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 12 Illinois beat Iowa 73-61 on Sunday.
UIC outlasts Southern Illinois 84-82 in OT in Missouri Valley Conference Tournament opener
Isaiah Rivera scored eight of his 28 points in the second overtime as 11th-seeded UIC upset sixth-seeded Southern Illinois 84-82 on Thursday in a first-round game in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.
Isaiah Rivera scored eight of his 28 points in the second overtime as 11th-seeded UIC upset sixth-seeded Southern Illinois 84-82 on Thursday in a first-round game in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.
Loyola Chicago wins 69-59 over Davidson
Miles Rubin and Des Watson scored 13 points apiece and Loyola Chicago beat Davidson 69-59 on Wednesday night.
Miles Rubin and Des Watson scored 13 points apiece and Loyola Chicago beat Davidson 69-59 on Wednesday night.
Walker, Hall lead Michigan State past Northwestern on Senior Night
Tyson Walker scored 19 points, Malik Hall had 15 points and 17 rebounds, and Michigan State edged Northwestern 53-49 on Wednesday night, sending Michigan State’s seniors out with a victory in their final home game.
Tyson Walker scored 19 points, Malik Hall had 15 points and 17 rebounds, and Michigan State edged Northwestern 53-49 on Wednesday night, sending Michigan State’s seniors out with a victory in their final home game.
March Madness: Where Illinois team's NCAA Tournament resumes stand entering the regular season's final week
This is March. Plan accordingly for the NCAA Tournament if you're Illinois and Northwestern. Here's how the resumes for the top Illinois schools stack up ahead of the final week of the regular season.
This is March. Plan accordingly for the NCAA Tournament if you're Illinois and Northwestern. Here's how the resumes for the top Illinois schools stack up ahead of the final week of the regular season.
Central Michigan defeats Northern Illinois 69-63
Derrick Butler scored 24 points to help Central Michigan defeat Northern Illinois 69-63 on Tuesday night.
Derrick Butler scored 24 points to help Central Michigan defeat Northern Illinois 69-63 on Tuesday night.
Edey helps rally No. 3 Purdue to 77-71 win at No. 12 Illinois to clinch outright Big Ten title
Zach Edey had 28 points and eight rebounds as No. 3 Purdue rallied in the second half to beat No. 12 Illinois 77-71 on Tuesday night, becoming the first team in 17 years to win consecutive outright Big Ten regular-season championships.
Zach Edey had 28 points and eight rebounds as No. 3 Purdue rallied in the second half to beat No. 12 Illinois 77-71 on Tuesday night, becoming the first team in 17 years to win consecutive outright Big Ten regular-season championships.
Valparaiso wins 75-72 against Illinois State
Cooper Schwieger had 28 points in Valparaiso’s 75-72 win against Illinois State on Sunday.
Cooper Schwieger had 28 points in Valparaiso’s 75-72 win against Illinois State on Sunday.
Lee, Edwards score 12 off the bench, Missouri State knocks off UIC 69-59
Matthew Lee and Cesare Edwards both scored 12 points off of the bench to lead Missouri State over UIC 69-59 on Sunday.
Matthew Lee and Cesare Edwards both scored 12 points off of the bench to lead Missouri State over UIC 69-59 on Sunday.