Jakucionis scores 21, Ivisic has double-double as Illinois beats Little Rock 92-34

Freshman Kasparas Jakucionis hit three 3-pointers and scored 21 points — both season highs — and Tomislav Ivisic had his third double-double of the season to help Illinois beat Little Rock 92-34 Monday night.

Nelson scores 23 to lead No. 8 Alabama past No. 25 Illinois, 100-87

Grant Nelson scored 23 points and Aden Holloway had 18 to lead No. 8 Alabama to a 100-87 win over No. 25 Illinois on Wednesday night in a matchup of Elite Eight teams from last season at Legacy Arena.

What to know about the local college basketball teams ahead of the 2024-2025 season

Here's what to know about the local college basketball teams before the 2024-2025 season, including Notre Dame, DePaul, Loyola, Illinois and Northwestern.

COLUMN: In celebrating Illini football history, no one deserved a win over Michigan more than Bret Bielema

Of all the celebrations and jubilee that spilled over onto the field as the clock hit zero and went into the night in Champaign, no one deserved the moment more than the Illini head coach.

'A house of brick': New documentary honors 100 years of Memorial Stadium’s legacy

Illini fans and alumni have plenty to celebrate this week. Not only is the football team 5-1, but this weekend marks the 100th anniversary of its home, Memorial Stadium in Champaign.

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.