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Nov 23, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Will Riley (7) shoots the ball over Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks forward Jalen Ware (24) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Tumbles – Too Far? – in Latest AP Top 25 Voting

Nov 8, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) shoots the ball during the first half against the SIU Edwardsville Cougars at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 Big Questions for Illinois Basketball vs. Little Rock

Wisconsin guard John Tonje (9) makes a move on UW-River Falls guard Zac Johnson (23)

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings (Vol. 4): John Tonje Continues to Power Wisconsin

Nov 23, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Tre White (22) pulls down a rebound against the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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Nov 20, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Illinois forward Will Riley (7) attempts to block a shot by Alabama center Clifford Omoruyi (11) in the CM Newton Classic at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Will Riley Continues Impressive Start with Illinois

Nov 23, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) drives the ball against Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks forward Christopher Flippin (35) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 Key Numbers From Illinois Basketball's Win vs. Maryland Eastern Shore

Mar 13, 2024; New York City, NY, USA; Georgetown Hoyas head coach Ed Cooley against Providence during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Fans Ask: Who Is Ed Cooley?

Illinois forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) battles for a rebound in the Illini's 87-40 win over Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Instant Analysis: Illinois Basketball Dominates Maryland Eastern Shore 87-40

Nov 20, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Illinois forward Will Riley (7) goes to the hoop against Alabama in the CM Newton Classic at Legacy Arena. Alabama defeated Illinois 100-87. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein Has High Praise for Illinois Basketball Freshmen

Nov 20, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) makes a face as he attempts a shot against Alabama forward Grant Nelson (4) in the CM Newton Classic at Legacy Arena. Alabama defeated Illinois 100-87. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

3 Big Questions for Illinois Basketball vs. Maryland Eastern Shore

Nov 11, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Maryland Terrapins center Derik Queen (25) shoots a free throw during the second half against the Florida A&M Rattlers at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

NBA Draft: Freshmen Leaders in Box Plus-Minus

Nov 20, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic (13) attempts to drive against Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) but Sears holds his ground in the CM Newton Classic at Legacy Arena. Alabama defeated Illinois 100-87. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

How to Watch: Illinois Basketball vs. Maryland Eastern Shore (Game 5)

Nov 20, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic (13) defends as Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) goes to the basket in the CM Newton Classic at Legacy Arena. Alabama defeated Illinois 100-87. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Illinois Basketball Report Card: Grades vs. Alabama (Game 4)

Nov 20, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Illinois guard Trey White (22) defends as Alabama forward Grant Nelson (4) drives with the ball in the CM Newton Classic at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Silver Linings Playbook: Positive Takeaways After Illinois' Loss to Alabama

Nov 20, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Illinois forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) defends a three pointer by Alabama forward Grant Nelson (4) in the CM Newton Classic at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

3 Key Numbers From No. 25 Illinois Basketball's Loss to No. 8 Alabama

Feb 22, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) brings the ball up court against the Boston Celtics during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

WATCH: Former Illini Ayo Dosunmu Slashes for Huge Dunk vs. Bucks

Oct 13, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (00) dribbles in front of New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet (44) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Former Illini Terrence Shannon Jr. Explodes in G-League Debut

Nov 20, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Illinois forward Will Riley (7) attempts to block a shot by Alabama center Clifford Omoruyi (11) in the CM Newton Classic at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Instant Analysis: Alabama Takes Down Illinois 100-87

Illinois players huddle up on the floor of the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois, during last week's win over Oakland.

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