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Jan 2, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Tre White (22) runs a fast break against the Oregon Ducks during the second half at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

3 Key Numbers from Illinois Basketball's Win Over Oregon

Jan 2, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) battles for rebound position with Oregon Ducks forward Supreme Cook (7) during the second half at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

'Embarrassed!' Oregon Ducks Basketball Makes History in Blowout Loss to Illinois

Illinois forward Jake Davis (15) fires from the perimeter in the Illini's 109-77 blowout of No. 9 Oregon on Thursday in Eugene.

3 Big Takeaways From Illinois Basketball's Win Over Oregon

Dec 21, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper (2) dribbles up court against the Princeton Tigers during the first half at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-Imagn Images

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Jan 2, 2025; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ben Humrichous (3) shoots the ball against the Oregon Ducks during the first half at Matthew Knight Arena. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Rains Threes on Oregon in Record-Breaking Blowout

Dec 21, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Cooper Flagg (2) shoots against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the first half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Evaluating the 2025 NBA Draft’s Tier 1 Players

Dec 14, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper (2) and guard Ace Bailey (4) celebrate after defeating the Seton Hall Pirates at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

NBA Draft: Prospect Matchups in the Big Ten to Watch on Thursday, Jan. 2

Dec 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (2) passes the ball past Chicago State Cougars forward Mike Brown (25) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 Big Questions for Illinois Basketball vs. Oregon

Dec 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Will Riley (7) drives to the basket during the first half against the Chicago State Cougars at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

How to Watch: Illinois Basketball at Oregon (Game 13)

Neel Ganta holds the Big Ten tournament championship trophy after Illinois' win in the title game in 2021. A graduate assistant for the Illini during the 2020-21 season, Ganta returned to Illinois on Sunday as the program's new director of player personnel.

Who Is Neel Ganta, Illinois Basketball's New Director of Player Personnel?

Dec 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Chicago State Cougars forward Mike Brown (25) guards Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) with the ball during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

How High Did Illinois Basketball Climb in Latest NCAA NET Rankings?

Dec 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) shoots the ball over Chicago State Cougars guard Gabe Spinelli (12) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

NBA Draft: Illinois' Kylan Boswell Showing Two-Way Versatility

Dec 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) dunks the ball over Chicago State Cougars forward CJ Delancy (20) and Noble Crawford (11) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Climbs in AP Top 25 Entering Big Game at Oregon

Dec 10, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) looks to pass as Wisconsin Badgers guard Jack Janicki (33) pressures him during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois’ Jakucionis Continues to Bolster NBA Draft Stock

Dec 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) and Chicago State Cougars guard Gabe Spinelli (12) wrestle for a loose ball during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 Key Numbers From Illinois Basketball's Win Over Chicago State

Dec 29, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) drives past Chicago State Cougars forward Mike Brown (25) and looks to pass during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Toys With Chicago State in Showcase Win

Dec 6, 2024; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) dunks the ball on Northwestern Wildcats center Matthew Nicholson (34) during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

3 Big Questions for Illinois Basketball vs. Chicago State

Dec 6, 2024; Evanston, Illinois, USA; The Illinois Fighting Illini celebrate a three point basket against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Lands in Mike DeCourcy's First NCAA Tournament Projections

Nov 28, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) drives to the basket during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Nets Prospect Watch: Kasparas Jakucionis Entering High Lottery Conversation