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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

Illinois Basketball vs. Missouri Key Matchup: Tre White vs. Mark Mitchell

Both forwards have been playing their best basketball of the season heading into Sunday's Braggin' Rights matchup

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Dec 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Will Riley (7) drives the ball against Tennessee Volunteers guard Chaz Lanier (2) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Report Card: Grades vs. No. 1 Tennessee (Game 10)

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Tre White (22) blocks the drive of Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje (9) as Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) defends during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings: Does Illinois Belong in the Top 5?

Dec 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Jordan Gainey (11) drives the ball past Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois vs. Tennessee Game-Winner: Anatomy of an Upset Denied

Dec 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Igor Milicic (7) controls the ball against Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 Key Numbers That Explain Illinois Basketball's Loss to No. 1 Tennessee

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Sep 28, 2024; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Northern Illinois Huskies quarter back Ethan Hampton (2) throws a pass against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during second quarter at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Former Northern Illinois QB Ethan Hampton Signs With Illinois

Nov 23, 2024; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) scrambles during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Luke Altmyer Announces Return to Illinois Football for 2025 Season

Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before a game with the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Should Illinois Football Fans Be Concerned About Portal Moves?

Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Fans rush the field after victory by the Illinois Fighting Illini over the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Predicting Illinois Football's 2025 Season From Newly Released Schedule

Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Could Luke Altmyer Be Eyeing a Transfer From Illinois Football?

Nov 2, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Football Coach Bret Bielema Makes Bold Statement on State of NIL

Illinois wide receiver Pat Bryant (13) outruns a Rutgers defender on his way to the game-winning score in the Illini's 38-31 win at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey, on Nov. 23.

Urban Meyer Breaks Down Illinois Football's Play of the Season

Nov 30, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Aidan Laughery (21) celebrates with quarterback Luke Altmyer (9) after scoring a touchdown against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Illinois Football vs. South Carolina in Citrus Bowl Is Official

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Dec 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Jordan Gainey (11) drives to the basket and scores as Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) defends in the final seconds at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 Big Takeaways in Illinois Basketball's Loss to No. 1 Tennessee

Dec 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Kasparas Jakucionis (32) and Tennessee Volunteers guard Zakai Zeigler (5) reach for a loose ball during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Muscles Up But Falls Short in Loss to No. 1 Tennessee

Nov 23, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood gives a hand to guard Tre White (22) during the second half against the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois' Brad Underwood on Facing Tennessee: 'What Better Way to Prepare?'

Dec 10, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) pulls a rebound as Wisconsin Badgers forward Steven Crowl (22) and teammates defend during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

How to Watch: Illinois Basketball vs. No. 1 Tennessee (Game 10)

Dec 10, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Will Riley (7) drives to the basket during the first half against the Wisconsin Badgers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 Big Questions for Illinois Basketball vs. No. 1 Tennessee

Dec 10, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Igor Milicic Jr. (7) dunks in the first half against the Miami Hurricanes at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball vs. Tennessee: Odds, Trends and Prediction

Dec 10, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Tre White (22) leaps for a pass during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Aims for Fourth Win Over a No. 1 vs. Tennessee

Nov 25, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Will Riley (7) gets a hand from fans as he takes the court before a game against the Little Rock Trojans during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

How Illinois Plans to 'Stripe' the State Farm Center for No. 1 Tennessee

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Oct 26, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema watches the game against the Oregon Ducks during the second half at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Bret Bielema Welcomes Illinois' 2025 Recruiting Class – But Not NCAA Changes

Nov 13, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood applauds the crowd before a against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Signs Four-Star Guard Keaton Wagler

Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini cheerleaders perform before kickoff against the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Tight End Logan Farrell Passes on North Carolina, Commits to Illinois Football

Sep 20, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema talks with an official during the second quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

2025 Big Ten Football Recruiting Rankings: Illinois' Position Revealed

Brandin Podziemski, Wisconsin's 2021 Mr. Basketball, Picks Illinois

Brandin Podziemski, Wisconsin's 2021 Mr. Basketball, Picks Illinois

Illini Hope to Find Gem With Late 2021 Commit of DB Kionte Curry

Illini Hope to Find Gem With Late 2021 Commit of DB Kionte Curry

Illini Find 2021 Wing With Verbal Commitment of RJ Melendez

Illini Find 2021 Wing With Verbal Commitment of RJ Melendez

How Bielema's Long Friendship With High School Coach Led to Illini RB Signee

How Bielema's Long Friendship With High School Coach Led to Illini RB Signee

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Fmr. Illini All-American & Assistant Mike Poeta Promoted to Head Wrestling Coach

Fmr. Illini All-American & Assistant Mike Poeta Promoted to Head Wrestling Coach

Fmr. Illini All-American Thomas Pieters Finishes U.S. Open In T-23rd Place

Fmr. Illini All-American Thomas Pieters Finishes U.S. Open In T-23rd Place

Fmr. Illini All-American Thomas Pieters Near Top 10 in U.S. Open

Fmr. Illini All-American Thomas Pieters Near Top 10 in U.S. Open

Former Illini Thomas Pieters in Contention At 2020 U.S. Open

Former Illini Thomas Pieters in Contention At 2020 U.S. Open

'Winning this tournament doesn’t get old': Illini Coach Mike Small Wins 2020 Illinois PGA For 13th Time

'Winning this tournament doesn’t get old': Illini Coach Mike Small Wins 2020 Illinois PGA For 13th Time

Illini Coach Mike Small Atop Illinois PGA Championship Leaderboard After 36 Holes

Illini Coach Mike Small Atop Illinois PGA Championship Leaderboard After 36 Holes

NCAA Allows Athletes Opportunity To Not Lose Eligibility Due To Fall Sports Postponement

NCAA Allows Athletes Opportunity To Not Lose Eligibility Due To Fall Sports Postponement

Illinois Hires Liz Reyes As Assistant AD For Student-Athlete Development

Illinois Hires Liz Reyes As Assistant AD For Student-Athlete Development