Illinois makes jump in AP poll after Shannon’s return
It didn’t take long for Terrence Shannon Jr. to make an impact again on the Illini, and it didn’t take long for Illinois to find its way back up the [...]
No. 14 Illinois pulls away from Rutgers in Shannon’s return
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Terrence Shannon Jr.’s return did not disappoint. Despite an electric start in front of a standing home crowd, Illinois allowed Rutgers to claw back within five midway [...]
Illinois’ two-game win streak ends at Maryland
COLLEGE PARK, MD. — After coming out victorious in back to back must-win Big Ten games, Illinois women’s hoops fell 90-82 to a tough Maryland squad on the road on [...]
Illinois’ mindset at Michigan? ‘We’ll bounce back’
After a sloppy home loss to Maryland this past Sunday, the Illini will head to Michigan in hopes of a reset victory over the Wolverines. Head coach Brad Underwood and [...]
Illinois guard Jada Peebles suffers season-ending Achilles tear
After going down with an injury in the team’s 93-52 win over Northwestern on Sunday, Jada Peebles’ five-year Illinois career has come to an end. On Tuesday, the Raleigh, North [...]
Illinois has never fared well against Maryland
Another game against Maryland, another Illinois loss. For whatever reason, no matter how good the Illini squad is, Maryland seems to have their number. Sunday’s 76-67 loss marked the third [...]
Illinois stomps Northwestern for first conference win
EVANSTON, Ill. — Illinois got its first Big Ten win in dominant fashion. The Illini visited Welsh-Ryan Arena Sunday afternoon having dropped six of the last seven, a stark contrast [...]
Illinois’ defeat of Michigan State is a teachable moment
Yes, they escaped. Yes, the victory is the same even if it’s over a team that looked like it was shooting blindfolded for significant chunks of the first half. And [...]
‘We did what we had to do late’: Rodgers, No. 10 Illinois hold off su…
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Several lead changes and runs later, the Illini picked up a big home win in conference play. Illinois — coming off a tough five-point loss at No. [...]
Illinois’ Marcus Domask receives conference, national honors after bi…
If you didn’t know Marcus Domask before, you definitely know him now. When Domask committed to play for Illinois last April, he was weeks removed from a four-year career at [...]
How to Watch No. 10 Illinois vs Michigan State: Game Time, TV Channel…
How to Watch Illinois vs Michigan State Game Time: 8 p.m. TV Channel: FS1 Online Streaming: FOX Sports Go Radio: All Illinois basketball games air live on radio in the [...]
REPORTS: Shannon takes suspension battle to court, sues University of…
According to multiple reports Monday night, Illinois’ star guard Terrence Shannon Jr. is taking the University of Illinois Board of Trustees to court in hopes to end his indefinite suspension [...]
Illinois’ skid continues with home loss to Wisconsin
CHAMPAIGN, Ill — It might be time to hit the panic button. The Illini’s return to Champaign, after falling in a tightly contested matchup with No. 16 Indiana on New [...]
Illinois can still be the Big Ten’s best team this season. Here’s how
Purdue remains the Big Ten’s top dog — for now. In a heavyweight fight between top ten teams, it was the No. 1 Boilermakers who took home the victory in [...]
Despite losing to Purdue, Illinois’ roster is ready for primetime
Good teams don’t tout moral victories. They’re in it for the W and nothing else. Almost isn’t a badge of honor for squads that see their potential as cutting down [...]
Marcus Domask getting plenty of praise after another big game
Illinois may have lost at Purdue on Friday, but grad transfer guard Marcus Domask is making a star turn. The SIU transfer had a third straight big outing on Friday. [...]
How to Watch No. 9 Illinois at No. 1 Purdue: Game Time, TV Channel, O…
How to Watch No. 9 Illinois at No. 1 Purdue Game Time: 7:30 p.m. TV Channel: FS1 Online Streaming: FOX Sports GO Radio: All Illinois basketball games air live on [...]
Illini Football vs. Basketball: Who produces better talent?
In recent memory Illinois has been known for its basketball prowess. Some of the greatest teams in history, legendary coaches like Lou Henson, and a few big-name players in the [...]
Brad Underwood’s ‘Moneyball’ approach will be put to the test
TCR // Craig Pessman | Craig Pessman Several players have already seized their opportunities in TSJ’s absence. On this episode of the Oskee Talk podcast I’m joined by our Pleas [...]
How to Watch No. 9 Illinois vs. Northwestern: Game Time, TV Channel, …
How to Watch No. 9 Illinois vs. Northwestern Game Time: 8:00 pm TV Channel: BTN Online Streaming: FOX Sports GO Radio: All Illinois basketball games air live on radio in [...]
Where does Illinois turn without Terrence Shannon?
It’s been a difficult week for the Illinois basketball program. The indefinite suspension of Terrence Shannon Jr. amid rape charges have been hard to process and brought a dark cloud [...]
Harmon, Dainja step up in Illinois’ first game without Shannon
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — When the adversity around the program was at an all-time high, every single Illini stepped up. After leading scorer Terrence Shannon Jr. was suspended indefinitely following his [...]
Harmon, Dainja step up in Illinois’ first game without Shannon
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — When the adversity around the program was at an all-time high, every single Illini stepped up. After leading scorer Terrence Shannon Jr. was suspended indefinitely following his [...]
How to Watch No. 11 Illinois vs. Fairleigh Dickinson: Game Time, TV C…
How to Watch No. 11 Illinois vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Game Time: 8 p.m. TV Channel: BTN Online Streaming: FOX Sports GO Radio: All Illinois basketball games air live on radio [...]
Grading out Illinois’ non-conference performance
We’re a little over one-third of the way through the season, with one more non-conference game against Fairleigh Dickinson on Friday. Time to grade the non-conference results. The Illini started [...]
Two things about Brandin Podziemski can be true at once
Plenty of takes have been written about Brandin Podziemski’s short time with the Illini during the 2021-22 basketball season, as well as his current success in the NBA. These discussions [...]
TCR’s Illinois predictions for 2024
Stephen Cohn: Illinois makes the Final Four. Dennis Gates said it will happen, so now it has to. Idrees Kudaimi: Terrence Shannon Jr finishes top 3 in national player of [...]
Another week, another jump for Illinois in the AP poll
Merry Christmas, Illini nation. For the first time in more than two seasons, Illinois is closing in on the top-10 of the Associated Press top 25. The Illini checked in [...]
Brad Underwood’s stocking is finally full of solutions
Merry Christmas, Illinois Land! Pounding Missouri into submission during the annual Braggin’ Rights game never gets old. That was especially true this holiday season, as Illinois and Brad Underwood came [...]
Podziemski uses Illinois season as motivation in viral post
Whether you’re of the mindset that Brad Underwood should have played Brandin Podziemski more or not, you can’t disagree with Podz’s viral Christmas Eve post. 2 years ago at this [...]
It’s time to take this Illinois team seriously
Revenge is sweet, isn’t it? That’s what No. 13 Illinois had on its mind on Friday night, one year after getting run out of the gym in the Braggin’ Rights [...]
Illinois’ convincing Braggin’ Rights win was a fever dream
X // @IlliniMBB What does this work of art say about the 2023-24 Illini’s potential? In an alternate universe, Brad Underwood and Dennis Gates are on opposite sidelines. In that [...]
All I want for Christmas is Illinois to win Braggin’ Rights
Every year I circle a few dates on my calendar in January. Before we dive in to the specifics, I want to make one thing perfectly clear: I hate Missouri. [...]
Da’Monte Williams graduates from police training
Former Illini guard Da’Monte Williams is officially one of Peoria’s newest police officers. Williams graduated this week from Illinois’ Police Training Institute after being sworn in as an office in [...]
Illinois loses on buzzer beater, falls to 5-5
West Palm Beach, FL — A heartbreaking loss for the Illini in the Sunshine State. Illinois (5-5) fell victim to late game heroics Wednesday at the West Palm Beach Classic, [...]
Illinois’ rivalry gauntlet is here. It means more than ever
Missouri, Northwestern, Purdue. A combined 1-3 record in the 2022-23 season for Illinois. Three of the five matchups this year are played within the next four games. Sure, there are [...]
Illinois falls short in Braggin’ Rights matchup against Missouri
gooCHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The women’s Braggin Rights’ rivalry matchup did not disappoint. Illinois (5-4) was close to stealing one Sunday afternoon at State Farm Center, but ultimately couldn’t stop Missouri’s [...]
How to Watch No. 16 Illinois vs. Colgate: Game Time, TV Channel, Onli…
How to Watch No. 16 Illinois vs. Colgate Game Time: 12 p.m. TV Channel: BTN Online Streaming: FOX Sports GO Radio: All Illinois basketball games air live on radio in [...]
One Illinois star is rocketing up the mock draft boards
This Illini squad is full of talent from top to bottom. How do they project at the next level, though? Illinois hasn't had much success in producing NBA talent in [...]
How is Illinois’ Ty Rodgers experiment going?
In 2012, a landmark moment in sports media took place. Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for The Goldwing Group On the ESPN show First Take, noted hot take artist Skip [...]
Brad Underwood turns 60 today. He’s a gift to Illinois.
For two days, Illinois Head Basketball Coach Brad Underwood will be exactly 20 years older than me. BU turns 60 today. Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you. Happy [...]
Illinois scores 16 in first half, blown out in Big Ten opener
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — On Sunday, State Farm Center hosted a clash between two two-loss Big Ten teams looking to start their respective conference campaigns on the right foot. Attendance was [...]
How to Watch No. 20 Illinois at No. 17 Tennessee: Game Time, TV Chann…
How to Watch Illinois at Tennessee Game Time: 11 a.m. TV Channel: CBS Online Streaming: Paramount+ Radio: All Illinois basketball games air live on radio in the Champaign (WDWS-AM 1400) [...]
Can Illinois keep it rolling in Knoxville?
The Illinois Fighting Illini men’s basketball team is off to a strong start in the 2023-24 season, with a 7-1 record and a No. 20 ranking in the AP poll. [...]
Everyone on Illinois knows their role — and plays it to perfection
No one likes someone that says “I told you so.” So, I won’t do that. I’ll let my previous writing speak for itself. We’ll get back to my claim below [...]
Illinois runs through NKU, wins third straight
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Shauna Green’s team made it look easy on Wednesday in their midweek match against the Northern Kentucky Norse. While Genesis Bryant didn’t score very much, the team [...]
How to Watch No. 20 Illinois vs. No. 11 FAU: Game Time, TV Channel, O…
How to Watch Illinois vs. Rutgers (Jimmy V Classic At Madison Square Garden) Game Time: 5:30 p.m. TV Channel: ESPN Online Streaming: ESPN3 Radio: All Illinois basketball games air live [...]
Illinois is an elite defensive team. That can take them far.
After a three-week stretch of buy games and an extended holiday break, the Illini finally got tested again. Unlike against Marquette, they passed this one with flying colors. The building [...]
Shannon, Domask lead Illinois to blowout win in Big Ten opener
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — That’s how it’s done on the road. After a six-game home stretch to start the season, Illinois headed to Rutgers on Saturday afternoon for its Big Ten [...]
How to Watch No. 24 Illinois at Rutgers: Game Time, TV Channel, Onlin…
How to Watch Illinois at Rutgers Game Time: 3 p.m. TV Channel: BTN Online Streaming: FOX Sports GO Radio: All Illinois basketball games air live on radio in the Champaign [...]