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Jackson Langendorf

Jackson Langendorf

Joined: Oct 21, 2024

Jackson is a University of Illinois student, an aspiring statistician and longtime follower of Illini athletics.

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

The Illini battled relentlessly throughout a physical matchup – but came up just short

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

Despite leading most of the game, the Vols held the upset just out of the Illini's reach

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

After answering the bell against Wisconsin, will the Illini have the answers to pull an upset against the Vols?

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Nov 13, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) drives the ball against Oakland Golden Grizzlies guard Jayson Goodrich (11) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Key Matchup: Illinois vs. Tennessee – the Battle of the Backcourts

Two of the top guard combos in the country will duke it out Saturday in Champaign

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Dec 10, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) drives the ball against Wisconsin Badgers forward Xavier Amos (13) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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ESPN Prediction for Illinois Basketball vs. No. 1 Tennessee

The top-ranked Volunteers visit Champaign as the team to beat Saturday – but only as slight favorites

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Dec 6, 2024; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ben Humrichous (3) shoots over Northwestern Wildcats forward Nick Martinelli (2) during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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Illinois' Brad Underwood Unfazed by Ben Humrichous' Shooting Slump

The Illini coach remains confident in his three-point specialist: "This dude can rip them off."

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Dec 10, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) drives the ball past Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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Illinois Basketball Climbs Higher in Latest KenPom Rankings

Ken Pomeroy's proprietary formula is much higher on the Illini than the AP poll currently is

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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
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3 Key Numbers From Illinois Basketball's Win Over Wisconsin

The Illini got back on track against the Badgers on Tuesday night – and we identify the numbers that explain how

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Mar 23, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half against the Duquesne Dukes in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
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Why Illinois Basketball Shouldn't Panic after Northwestern Loss

The Illini struggled defensively against a team of mid-range maestros

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Dec 6, 2024; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats forward Nick Martinelli (2) defends Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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3 Big Questions for Illinois Basketball vs. Wisconsin

On Tuesday, the Illini will take another crack at scoring their first conference win of the season

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Illinois sophomore center Tomislav Ivisic signals to a teammate after delivering an assist in a game earlier this season.
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Illinois Basketball Play of the Week: Tomislav Ivisic Gets Crafty

The Illini sophomore center showcased his multi-dimensional ability against Northwestern on Friday

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Dec 6, 2024; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats guard Brooks Barnhizer (13) defends Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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3 Key Numbers From Illinois Basketball's Loss at Northwestern

The Illini dropped their first conference game of the season – and the stats certainly tell the story

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