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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

NBA Draft: Jakucionis, Ivisic Thrive in Win over No. 19 Arkansas

Nov 22, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari during the second half against the Little Rock Trojans at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 79-67. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Arkansas Coach John Calipari Reacts to Illinois Basketball's Win

Nov 28, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) rebound during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Instant Analysis: Illinois Basketball Outguns No. 19 Arkansas 90-77

Nov 18, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari listens to guard Boogie Fland (2) during the second half against the Pacific Tigers at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 91-72. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

NBA Draft: Arkansas and Illinois Face Off Today at Thanksgiving Hoops Showcase

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Razorbacks coach John Calipari, shown here during the Hogs' 79-67 win against the Little Rock Trojans at Bud Walton Arena last Friday, hopes his team can hold off a talented Illinois squad to give Arkansas fans an extra holiday treat.

Tale of Hogs-Illini Hoops, a Goat, a Tavern and a Curse

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

Holiday Family Feud: Illinois' Tomislav vs. Arkansas' Zvonimir Ivisic

Zvonimir Ivisic on the court against Maryland Eastern Shore. The Razorbacks won 109-35.

Ivisic Brothers On Opposite Teams For First Time in Arkansas, Illinois Game

Nov 20, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) sticks out his tongue as he drives into the lane in the CM Newton Classic at Legacy Arena. Alabama defeated Illinois 100-87. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Illinois' Kasparas Jakucionis a Projected Top-10 Pick in SB Nation NBA Mock Draft

Arkansas Razorbacks guard D.J. Wagner (21) drives in the lane during the second half as Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks forward Christopher Flippin (35) defends at Bud Walton Arena.

These Two are X-Factor, Holiday Hit for Calipari's Hogs

Ohio State Buckeyes guard John Mobley Jr. (0) shoots a three pointer during the second half of the NCAA men's basketball game against the Campbell Fighting Camels at Value City Arena in Columbus on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. Ohio State won 104-60.

NBA Draft: Freshmen Reserves Shine on Monday, Nov. 25

Nov 25, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Little Rock Trojans forward Caleb Pennyfeather (10) guards Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

ESPN With a Surprising Prediction for Illinois Basketball vs. Arkansas

Nov 25, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Carey Booth (0) blocks the shot of Little Rock Trojans guard Isaiah Lewis (3) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

How to Watch: Illinois Basketball vs. Arkansas (Game 7)

Illinois freshman forward Will Riley (7) drives on a defender in the Illini's 92-34 win over Little Rock on Monday at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Illinois Basketball Play of the Week: Will Riley Crossover and Finish

Nov 23, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) shoots the ball during the first half against the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Report Card: Grades vs. Little Rock (Game 6)

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bruce Weber gives out some instructions

Big Ten Basketball: Bruce Weber Gets Standing Ovation in Return to Illinois

Arkansas Razorbacks forward Adou Thiero (3) misses on a dunk in the second half against the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 109-35.

Hogs Begin to Find Offensive Stride Before Illinois Game

March Madness 2025: ESPN Includes 11 Big Ten Teams in Latest Bracketology Update

Nov 25, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Tre White (22) drives the ball past Little Rock Trojans forward Ante Beljan (21) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 Key Numbers from Illinois Basketball's Win Over Little Rock

Nov 23, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) shoots the ball during the first half against the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois’ Five-Star Guard Ignites in Big Win