Kentucky 84, Illinois 75: Final score and recap from March Madness
Follow along with us here for live updates as Illinois plays Kentucky for a right to go to the Sweet Sixteen.
Column: JUCO, a charity exhibition and the March Madness' invisible string benefiting Illinois basketball
An invisible string was near tangible at Fiserv Forum. It could even help Illinois as it aims for consecutive Sweet Sixteen berths for the first time since the 2004 and 2005 seasons.
March Madness: Behind one lesson that will benefit Illinois basketball the most vs. Kentucky
Physical preparation is one aspect Illinois understands. Recently, the Illini found out how imperative mental preparation is and they haven't forgotten the lesson.
How to watch Illinois basketball vs. Kentucky in March Madness: Game time, TV & live stream
Here's what to know about the Illini's game on Sunday against Kentucky, with the Sweet Sixteen on the line.
March Madness: Will Riley shines as Illinois basketball stymies Xavier, moves on to play Kentucky
Here are our takeaways from Illinois' first-round tilt with Xavier in the NCAA Tournament.
March Madness: How much has Illinois basketball grown? See it from redshirt guard Ty Rodgers' eyes
As a leader, Ty Rodgers helped the Illini to its feet at times. What he saw in Illinois' lowest moments was a team that would find its identity.
March Madness: What we learned Thursday as Illinois basketball prepares for Xavier
Here's what we learned from Illinois on Thursday before their first-round matchup against Xavier.
Illinois basketball: The Illini's opponent in March Madness and how to watch Illinois
Here's what you need to know about the Illini when they play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday.
Kylan Boswell scores 24 points to help No. 24 Illinois beats Iowa 106-94 in Big Ten tourney
Payton Sandfort had the big game, but Illinois offset it by making 12 of 26 3-pointers to move on in Indy.
Columnist Mike Decourcy weighs in on Duke's win over Illinois: 'An opportunity missed'
Columnist Mike Decourcy weighs in on Duke's win over Illinois Saturday night.
How a fourth-straight city championship epitomizes Whitney Young star Destiny Jackson's dominance
While Destiny Jackson is 4-0 in the city championship, there's still another goal the Illini commit and No. 1-rated recruit in the state wants to achieve.
Illinois plays through a demanding stretch with a virus hindering multiple players
Illinois wasn’t showing any hard feelings toward its opponent when it declined to participate in a postgame handshake. There was a good reason for it.
Illinois loses freshman forward, Thornton Township alum Morez Johnson Jr. to a broken wrist
The injury means Johnson won’t be available Tuesday when Illinois (17-9, 9-7 Big Ten) visits No. 11 Wisconsin (20-5, 10-4).
Illinois college basketball power rankings: Where teams stand through mid-February
Here's everything you need to know about Illinois college basketball teams and where they sit in mid-February.
No. 23 Illinois leans on talented freshman class that can be a force when healthy
The Illini decided to go young, and these first-year Illini have flashed plenty of potential. If they can keep everyone healthy, they're good enough to be quite the presence in March.
No. 18 Illinois trying to regain its mojo with big man Tomislav Ivisic out indefinitely
The Illini have played three straight games without 7-foot-1, 255-pound sophomore center Tomislav Ivisic, who's out indefinitely with mononucleosis, and have yet to regain their stride.
Final thoughts on Notre Dame, NIU, Illinois and Northwestern at the end of the college football season
Here are some parting thoughts as the 2024 college football season officially came to a close for the major programs around Illinois.
Kylan Boswell scores 17 points as No. 17 Illinois defeats Northwestern 83-74
Kylan Boswell scored 17 points and had six rebounds to lead No. 17 Illinois over Northwestern 83-74 on Sunday.
Michigan State HC Tom Izzo on Illinois: They look like the 'Celtics or Lakers'
The No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illini have been rolling as winners of six of their last seven games. That's caught the eye of long-time Michigan State coach Tom Izzo.