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Jackson Langendorf
Joined: Oct 21, 2024
Primarily covers Illinois football and basketball, and Kansas basketball, with an emphasis on analysis, features and recruiting. Langendorf, a third-generation University of Illinois alum, has been watching Illini basketball and football for as long as he can remember. An advertising student and journalism devotee, he has been writing for On SI since October 2024. He can be followed and reached on X @jglangendorf.
![Feb 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) shoots as Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Brennan Rigsby (24) defends during the second half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images Feb 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) shoots as Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Brennan Rigsby (24) defends during the second half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3240,h_1822,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/illini_now/01jkrvpzk0krym2gfj4j.jpg)
![Jan 10, 2025; College Park, Maryland, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Skyy Clark (55) looks to pass the ball during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images Jan 10, 2025; College Park, Maryland, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Skyy Clark (55) looks to pass the ball during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6357,h_3575,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/illini_now/01jkrpf840j1kpak03ws.jpg)
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Former Illini Skyy Clark Set to Return to Champaign in UCLA Threads
![Feb 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) drives towards the basket as Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Dawson Garcia (3) defends during the second half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images Feb 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) drives towards the basket as Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Dawson Garcia (3) defends during the second half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2958,h_1663,x_0,y_47/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/illini_now/01jkp77dreqr2sp6ha8h.jpg)
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How to Watch: Illinois Basketball vs. UCLA (Game 25)
![Feb 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Will Riley (7) and guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) celebrate during the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images Feb 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Will Riley (7) and guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) celebrate during the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3240,h_1822,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/illini_now/01jkma4q24mspx3nyssv.jpg)
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3 Key Numbers From Illinois Basketball's Win Over Minnesota
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3 Big Questions for Illinois Basketball vs. Ohio State
The Illini have more to answer for than usual as they meet a Buckeyes' team on a three-game heater
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How to Watch: Illinois Basketball vs. Ohio State (Game 22)
The Illini picked a tough time to try to get back on track, with a scorching-hot Buckeyes squad up next
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3 Key Numbers From Illinois Basketball's Loss at Nebraska
A deep dive into the data that explains yet another disappointing showing from the Illini
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Former Illini Kofi Cockburn to Return to Champaign for Jersey Ceremony
Illinois will honor Cockburn's legacy ahead of the UCLA matchup on February 11