Big Ten Media Days preview: Year 2 of David Braun, Illini's defense among Day 1 storylines

With 18 teams now gracing its standings, the Big Ten expanded this year's event from two days to three, beginning on July 23. Here's a preview of the first day, including Northwestern and Illinois.

How Illinois transfer Coleman Hawkins scored $2M NIL deal from Kansas State

The Illinois transfer announced Friday morning that he will head to Kansas State for his fifth season. As great of a pickup as it is for Wildcats, the bigger story is the financial piece.

Illinois star Terrence Shannon Jr. talks legal issues in first public comment since sexual assault trial

Former Illinois star Terrence Shannon Jr. said his June trial will be the deciding factor in his playing future in his first public comments since the start of his sexual assault trial.

Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr. ordered to stand trial on a rape charge in Kansas

A Kansas judge on Friday ordered University of Illinois basketball standout Terrence Shannon Jr. to stand trial on a rape charge following testimony from a woman who said she was “terrified” as she was being assaulted.

Chicago Built: Dee Brown
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Fox 32 Sports anchor Tina Nguyen visits with former Illinois men's basketball star Dee Brown at his favorite spot in Chicago, 2Twenty2. They discuss growing up in Chicago, being a head coach at Roosevelt University, his legendary career at Illinois and more.

March Madness: Does Illinois need something up its sleeve to upset UConn in the Elite Eight?

Does Illinois need something new up its sleeve against UConn? Or, does Illinois just need to do what it's done to other teams, but on a higher level? Here's how both teams match up.