March Madness: Illini basketball can dispel narratives they hate by sharpening their mental game
From a pattern, people draw narratives. That's what sours on the Illini quickly. They'll play one game at a time to try and dispel those narratives.
From a pattern, people draw narratives. That's what sours on the Illini quickly. They'll play one game at a time to try and dispel those narratives.
Big Ten Tournament: Takeaways as Illinois basketball falls to Wisconsin in an overtime thriller
Here are our takeaways from Illinois’ opening game in the Big Ten Tournament, where the Illini let two big leads slip.
Here are our takeaways from Illinois’ opening game in the Big Ten Tournament, where the Illini let two big leads slip.
Why the Illini have an Achilles heel that could keep them from the Final 4 | Toyota Talks
On this week's Toyota Talks, Tina Nguyen chatted with Isaac Trotter, college basketball writer for CBS Sports, to preview March Madness. What is Illinois' Achilles heel that could keep them from reaching the Final 4, which team is a dark horse to win the Big Ten Tournament and who is Isaac's favorite to cut down the nets in Indianapolis.
On this week's Toyota Talks, Tina Nguyen chatted with Isaac Trotter, college basketball writer for CBS Sports, to preview March Madness. What is Illinois' Achilles heel that could keep them from reaching the Final 4, which team is a dark horse to win the Big Ten Tournament and who is Isaac's favorite to cut down the nets in Indianapolis.
Big Ten tournament heats up in Chicago as Northwestern advances, Illinois awaits matchup
Round three tips off at the United Center as Northwestern prepares to face Purdue, Illinois waits for its opponent, and all eyes turn to Selection Sunday and star freshman Keaton Wagler.
Round three tips off at the United Center as Northwestern prepares to face Purdue, Illinois waits for its opponent, and all eyes turn to Selection Sunday and star freshman Keaton Wagler.
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.
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.
College basketball: Which teams from Illinois could make the NCAA Tournament?
Here are the teams from Illinois that could join the Illini in the March Madness brackets.
Here are the teams from Illinois that could join the Illini in the March Madness brackets.
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.
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.
Kendall Gill breaks down what went wrong in Illinois' 84-70 loss to No. 3 Michigan
Illinois hosted No. 3 Michigan and got outclassed. Kendall Gill joined the program to break down what went wrong in Champaign.
Illinois hosted No. 3 Michigan and got outclassed. Kendall Gill joined the program to break down what went wrong 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.
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 prepare for top-10 showdown vs. Michigan, look to keep win streak alive
Tina Nguyen goes 1-on-1 with Illini Guard/Forward Andrej Stojakovic before their primetime matchup vs. #3 Michigan. Also, what's it like being Keaton Wagler's roommate and how far this team can go in March.
Tina Nguyen goes 1-on-1 with Illini Guard/Forward Andrej Stojakovic before their primetime matchup vs. #3 Michigan. Also, what's it like being Keaton Wagler's roommate and how far this team can go in March.
Illini G Kylan Boswell talks return from injury, championship aspirations
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.
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.
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.
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.
Illinois basketball earns top-4 preliminary seed from NCAA selection committee
Illinois basketball is sitting pretty in the preliminary rankings by the NCAA Tournament Seleciton Committee.
Illinois basketball is sitting pretty in the preliminary rankings by the NCAA Tournament Seleciton Committee.
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.
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.
Illini dominate Indiana in Boswell's return | Chicago Sports Tonight
Illini dominates Indiana 71-51 in Boswell's return. Jeremy Werner from the Illini Inquirer joins us.
Illini dominates Indiana 71-51 in Boswell's return. Jeremy Werner from the Illini Inquirer joins us.
Jeremy Werner on Illini surge and national title hopes | Chicago Sports Tonight
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner from 247 Sports joined Cassie on CST to chat about the Illini Men's Basketball team who are riding high after a dominant win over Indiana on Sunday. Where do Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic rank amongst Illini freshman in program history? Werner also explains why he believes this is Brad Underwood's most talented team and whether they are good enough to win a national title.
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner from 247 Sports joined Cassie on CST to chat about the Illini Men's Basketball team who are riding high after a dominant win over Indiana on Sunday. Where do Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic rank amongst Illini freshman in program history? Werner also explains why he believes this is Brad Underwood's most talented team and whether they are good enough to win a national title.
David Mirkovic scores 25, Kylan Boswell returns as No. 8 Illinois beats Indiana 71-51
David Mirkovic had 25 points and seven rebounds and No. 8 Illinois rebounded from back-to-back overtime losses with a 71-51 victory over Indiana on Sunday.
David Mirkovic had 25 points and seven rebounds and No. 8 Illinois rebounded from back-to-back overtime losses with a 71-51 victory over Indiana on Sunday.
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 football: Illini hire former Montana head coach Bobby Hauck as defensive coordinator
Illinois has tabbed one of the winningest head coaches in college football as its next defensive coordinator.
Illinois has tabbed one of the winningest head coaches in college football as its next defensive coordinator.
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.