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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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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 10, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois fighting Illini players Tre White (22) and Kylan Boswell (4) give teammate Kasparas Jakucionis (32) and hand up during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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3 Big Questions for Illinois Basketball vs. Missouri

Can the Illini handle the pressure against the Tigers? It's one of the questions they need to answer Sunday

Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) reacts against the Connecticut Huskies in the finals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

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Terrence Shannon Jr. to Be Honored at Illinois-Michigan State Game

The former Illini star will be acknowledged in a special ceremony Feb. 15 at halftime of the Spartans game

Illinois forward Ben Humrichous (3) throws down a putback dunk against Tennessee in Saturday's 66-64 loss to the No. 1 Volunteers at the State Farm Center in Champaign. Illinois.

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Play of the Week: Illinois' Ben Humrichous Flies High for Putback Jam

Struggling from deep, the Illini forward found a more efficient route to the rim

Dec 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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Illinois' Brad Underwood Takes Blame for Final Moments vs. Tennessee

The Illini coach won't accept youth as an excuse for late breakdowns in loss to Volunteers

Dec 6, 2024; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ben Humrichous (3) defends Northwestern Wildcats center Matthew Nicholson (34) during the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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The Biggest Surprise of Illinois Basketball's Early Season?

The Illini's top-rated defense has been perhaps its greatest strength through 10 games

Mar 27, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Marcus Domask (3) takes a shot during a practice day before the semifinals of the East Regional in the 2024 NCAA Tournament at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

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Former Illini Marcus Domask Has Career Night With Windy City Bulls

Domask unloaded on the Sioux Falls Skyforce with his best G-League performance yet

Dec 14, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Igor Milicic (7) and Illinois Fighting Illini guard Tre White (22) wrestle for the ball during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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Illinois Basketball Holds Strong in Andy Katz's Power 37 Rankings

Even after a loss to No. 1 Tennessee, the Illini slipped only one spot down the college hoops expert's list

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

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

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

The Illini no doubt would be higher on the list had they held on to upset national No. 1 Tennessee

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

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

How Vols sixth man Jordan Gainey was able to take advantage of the final moments to turn back the Illini

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

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

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

At money time against the Vols, the Illini were full of young mistakes

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

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

The Illini had upset on their minds in leading for much of the game, but the Vols got the play they needed at the buzzer

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

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

Whether or not the Vols rank No. 1, the Illinois coach knew they could sharpen the edges of his young Illini

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

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

The Illini may face no greater test all season than what the Volunteers will have ready for them Saturday in Champaign

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?

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

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Illinois Basketball vs. Tennessee: Odds, Trends and Prediction

The Illini are X-point underdogs against the No. 1 Vols entering Saturday's tilt at State Farm Center

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

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

Let's take a look back at the Illini's three takedowns of the top teams in the land

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

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

The Illini are enlisting fans to help stripe their arena orange and blue for Saturday's home game against the Vols

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

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

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."

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

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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Illinois Basketball Report Card: Grades vs. Wisconsin (Game 9)

The Illini handled their business and responded to an internal challenge from their coach in a win over UW