Illinois wins back-to-back games, steamrolls CCSU
CHAMPAIGN, Ill — Illinois continues to roll in anticipation of its Big Ten schedule. Following a home win over Canisius, Illinois (4-2) collided with Central Connecticut State (1-5) for the [...]
Respect is earned, not given for Illinois
TCR Contributor CJ Jackson is a former member of the Illinois Basketball team, playing for the Illini from 2005-09. After being dropped out of the Top 25 after just one [...]
Illinois dropped from AP Top 25
Despite winning two games last week, Illinois was dropped out of the AP Top 25 this week. The Illini checked in at No. 23 in last week’s poll, but were [...]
How to Watch lllinois vs. Valparaiso: TV Channel, Game Time, Online S…
How to Watch No. 23 Illinois (2-1) vs. Valparaiso (2-1) Game Time: 7:00 pm TV Channel: none Online Streaming: B1G+ Odds: ILL -27.5, O/U 133.5 Quick Hits Illinois Fighting Illini [...]
Illinois scores 103 in blowout win on Field Trip Day
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — How about that performance for the kids? After falling to Marquette, the Illini were looking to get back on track against a St. Peters squad in front [...]
No. 23 Illinois silent down the stretch in loss to No. 4 Marquette
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A tale as old as time. After wild offensive inconsistencies told the story for Brad Underwood’s squad last season, Illinois set out to change the narrative against [...]
No. 23 Illinois falls in early season test at Marquette
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — No. 23 llinois traveled north for a test on the road early in the season against the Marquette Golden Eagles. Shauna Green’s team never looked quite comfortable, [...]
Shannon Jr., Illinois outlast Oakland in hard fought win
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The 2023-24 season is now in full swing. Illinois looked to keep its record perfect as it hosted Oakland for the second regular season game of the [...]
How to Watch Illinois vs. Oakland: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Stre…
How to Watch #25 Illinois vs. Oakland Game Time: 7 p.m. TV Channel: N/A Online Streaming: B1G+ Odds: ILL -22.5, O/U 149.5 Quick Hits Illinois Fighting Illini (1-0) Head Coach: [...]
Illinois showing firepower & versatility early on
The Illini basketball team has begun the 2023-24 season with two impressive victories over Eastern Illinois and Kansas (exhibition). The Illini, ranked No. 25 in the preseason AP poll, have [...]
Illinois overcomes slow start in season-opening win over EIU
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Wake up and smell the coffee, college basketball is finally here. The Kansas exhibition was a great taste of this year’s Illini, but Monday was the true [...]
How to Watch Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois: Game Time, TV Channel, On…
How to Watch #25 Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois Game Time: 7 p.m. TV Channel: N/A Online Streaming: B1G+ Odds: ILL -26.5, O/U 141.5 Quick Hits Illinois Fighting Illini (0-0) Head [...]
Brad Underwood may have been right about Illinois’ PG situation
I wrote a piece a few weeks ago examining Illinois’ recent history with inexperienced point guards. The seasons that I discussed — 2011-12 and 2014-15 — didn’t end up going [...]
Brad Underwood’s message for Illinois after beating No. 1 Kansas
Illinois closed out its preseason in the best way possible Sunday night, with a 82-75 win over No. 1 Kansas. After the game, there was no water bottle shower in [...]
Shannon Jr., Illinois upset No. 1 Kansas in charity exhibition
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — This game meant a lot more than just basketball, but No. 25 was the better ranked team. In what was a massive step up from NAIA opponent [...]
How to Watch No. 25 Illinois vs No. 1 Kansas: Game Time, TV Channel, …
How to Watch No. 25 Illinois vs No. 1 Kansas Game Time: 5 p.m. TV Channel: BTN Online Streaming: Fox Sports Go Radio: All Illinois basketball games air live on [...]
Illinois won’t exorcise demons vs. Kansas, but a win would be fun
It seems like nearly every fanbase in America claims to have suffered more misfortune, neglect and dark times than the average group of supporters. Sometimes it’s true. Sometimes it’s just [...]
Setting expectations for Illinois Basketball in 2024
Illinois is a basketball school anyways. As October bleeds into November and the football team struggles, fans are turning their attention to Fighting Illini basketball. And for the first time [...]
Illinois impresses in first exhibition, cruises past Ottawa
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — For the first time in nearly eight months, Illinois took the State Farm Center floor in front of a sea of orange and blue. Unlike the last [...]
How to Watch Illinois vs. Ottawa: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Strea…
Game Time: 8 p.m. TV Channel: N/A Online Streaming: BTN+ (TCR’s very own Will Charlton will be on the call!) Radio: All Illinois basketball games air live on radio in [...]