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Illinois freshman guard Wagler named second-team All-American

Updated Mar 17, 2026

How to Watch | Illinois takes on Penn in first round of NCAA Tournament

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Illini women's hoops reach NCAA tournament for 3rd time in 4 seasons

Updated Mar 15, 2026

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Illinois women's basketball is returning to the NCAA women's tournament once again this March. It's the first time the Illini women's team wil… Read moreIllini women's hoops reach NCAA tournament for 3rd time in 4 seasons

Make your 2026 NCAA Tournament picks with our printable bracket

Updated Mar 16, 2026

March Madness is back! It’s time to fill out your 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket. The full tournament field was revealed Sunday evening during the annual Selection Show,… Read moreMake your 2026 NCAA Tournament picks with our printable bracket

Illini men's basketball earns #3 seed in NCAA tournament, meet Penn in first round

Updated Mar 15, 2026

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Illinois men's basketball will return to the NCAA tournament for a sixth-consecutive season, earning the #3 seed in the South Region. The Illi… Read moreIllini men's basketball earns #3 seed in NCAA tournament, meet Penn in first round

Boyd scores career-high 38 as No. 23 Wisconsin rallies to beat No. 9 Illinois 91-88 in OT

Updated Mar 13, 2026

How to Watch | Illinois opens Big Ten Tournament play against Wisconsin

Updated Mar 13, 2026

Illinois flipping the page to the postseason; gearing up for Big Ten Tournament & NCAA Tournament

Updated Mar 12, 2026

Illinois doesn't play until Friday after earning a three-round bye for finishing in the top four of the conference. Read moreIllinois flipping the page to the postseason; gearing up for Big Ten Tournament & NCAA Tournament

Wagler, Mirkovic, and Boswell earn All-Big Ten honors for 2025-26 season

Updated Mar 10, 2026

Illini men's basketball had three players honored with All-Big Ten recognitions and awards for their performance during the 2025-26 season. Read moreWagler, Mirkovic, and Boswell earn All-Big Ten honors for 2025-26 season

Illinois Earns No. 4 Seed in Big Ten Tournament

Updated Mar 8, 2026

CHAMPAIGN, Ill.– Illinois is the No. 4 seed in the 2026 Big Ten Tournament. The 11th-ranked Fighting Illini will open play at the United Center in Chicago in the quart… Read moreIllinois Earns No. 4 Seed in Big Ten Tournament

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TUPPERS'S TAKE: Who is staying or going for the Illini after the season?

TUPPER'S TAKE: Illinois prepared to take on struggling Maryland in regular season finale

TUPPER'S TAKE: Illini slipping late in season, hurting faith in postseason hopes

TUPPER'S TAKE: What seed Illinois women's basketball is projected as in the NCAA tournament

David Mirkovic scores 22 points to help No. 11 Illinois to a 78-72 victory over Maryland

Updated Mar 8, 2026

David Mirkovic had 22 points and 11 rebounds as No. 11 Illinois held off Maryland 78-72. The Terrapins have had a desultory season under new coach Buzz Williams, losin… Read moreDavid Mirkovic scores 22 points to help No. 11 Illinois to a 78-72 victory over Maryland

TUPPERS'S TAKE: Who is staying or going for the Illini after the season?

Updated Mar 7, 2026

Illini expert Mark Tupper shares who on the men's team he believes will be staying or leaving the program after the season. Read moreTUPPERS'S TAKE: Who is staying or going for the Illini after the season?

Illini Come Up Short to No. 9 Iowa in Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinals

Updated Mar 6, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS - The Fighting Illini's Big Ten Tournament run came to a close in a six-point loss to No. 9/9 Iowa in the quarterfinals from Indianapolis. Read moreIllini Come Up Short to No. 9 Iowa in Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinals

TUPPER'S TAKE: Illinois prepared to take on struggling Maryland in regular season finale

Updated Mar 6, 2026

With the Illinois men set to play their regular season finale against Maryland, Illini expert Mark Tupper shares how the team can win their tune-up game before the Big… Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Illinois prepared to take on struggling Maryland in regular season finale

Heiden scores 16, Stuelke's return helps send No. 9 Iowa past Illinois 64-58 in Big Ten tourney

Updated Mar 6, 2026

Ava Heiden scored 16 points and Hannah Stuelke finished with 13 points and five rebounds despite playing with an injured right elbow, leading No. 9 Iowa past 10th-seed… Read moreHeiden scores 16, Stuelke's return helps send No. 9 Iowa past Illinois 64-58 in Big Ten tourney

How to Watch | Illinois looking for third win at Big 10 Tournament against Iowa

Updated Mar 5, 2026

(WAND) -- Illinois looks to keep their Big Ten Title dreams alive as they take on Iowa in the quarterfinals. Read moreHow to Watch | Illinois looking for third win at Big 10 Tournament against Iowa

[10] Illinois Earns Berth in Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinals with Win Over [7] #18 Michigan State

Updated Mar 5, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS – [10] Illinois secured its spot in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals with a 71-69 win over [7] No. 18 Michigan State at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in India… Read more[10] Illinois Earns Berth in Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinals with Win Over [7] #18 Michigan State

Parchment scores 15, Illinois women win 71-69 over No. 18 Michigan State in Big Ten Tournament

Updated Mar 5, 2026

Illinois held off Michigan State, 71-69 in the Big Ten Tournament and moves on to the quarterfinals. On Thursday night, the Illini recovered from four straight turnove… Read moreParchment scores 15, Illinois women win 71-69 over No. 18 Michigan State in Big Ten Tournament

How to Watch | Illinois looks for second win in Big 10 Tournament as they face Michigan State

Updated Mar 5, 2026

(WAND) -- Illinois women look to continue their post season run in the Big Ten Tournament as they take on Michigan State in the second round at Gainbridg Fieldhouse. Read moreHow to Watch | Illinois looks for second win in Big 10 Tournament as they face Michigan State

Illinois gets back to strong defense in win over Oregon

Updated Mar 4, 2026

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- Illinois men had a big bounce back win Tuesday night againts Oregon on senior night to break a two game losing streak. Read moreIllinois gets back to strong defense in win over Oregon

Team Effort Leads Illinois over Wisconsin in Big Ten Tournament

Updated Mar 4, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS -- A pair of 20-point games from Berry Wallace and Destiny Jackson fueled the Illinois women's basketball team past [15] Wisconsin, 82-70, at Gainbridge F… Read moreTeam Effort Leads Illinois over Wisconsin in Big Ten Tournament

Wallace, Jackson help Illinois women beat Wisconsin 82-70 at Big Ten Tournament

Updated Mar 4, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Berry Wallace scored 22 points, Destiny Jackson added 21, and Illinois beat Wisconsin 82-70 in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament. The Illin… Read moreWallace, Jackson help Illinois women beat Wisconsin 82-70 at Big Ten Tournament

David Mirkovic scores 22 points to help No. 11 Illinois to a 78-72 victory over Maryland

Updated Mar 8, 2026

TUPPERS'S TAKE: Who is staying or going for the Illini after the season?

Updated Mar 7, 2026

Illini Come Up Short to No. 9 Iowa in Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinals

Updated Mar 6, 2026

TUPPER'S TAKE: Illinois prepared to take on struggling Maryland in regular season finale

Updated Mar 6, 2026

Heiden scores 16, Stuelke's return helps send No. 9 Iowa past Illinois 64-58 in Big Ten tourney

Updated Mar 6, 2026

How to Watch | Illinois looking for third win at Big 10 Tournament against Iowa

Updated Mar 5, 2026

(WAND) -- Illinois looks to keep their Big Ten Title dreams alive as they take on Iowa in the quarterfinals. Read moreHow to Watch | Illinois looking for third win at Big 10 Tournament against Iowa

[10] Illinois Earns Berth in Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinals with Win Over [7] #18 Michigan State

Updated Mar 5, 2026

Parchment scores 15, Illinois women win 71-69 over No. 18 Michigan State in Big Ten Tournament

Updated Mar 5, 2026

How to Watch | Illinois looks for second win in Big 10 Tournament as they face Michigan State

Updated Mar 5, 2026

Illinois gets back to strong defense in win over Oregon

Updated Mar 4, 2026

Team Effort Leads Illinois over Wisconsin in Big Ten Tournament

Updated Mar 4, 2026

Wallace, Jackson help Illinois women beat Wisconsin 82-70 at Big Ten Tournament

Updated Mar 4, 2026

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Andrej Stojakovic scores 21 points, No. 11 Illinois beats Oregon 80-54

Updated Mar 3, 2026

Andrej Stojakovic had 21 points and 12 rebounds off the bench to lead No. 11 Illinois to an 80-54 victory over Oregon on Tuesday night. David Mirkovic added 19 points … Read moreAndrej Stojakovic scores 21 points, No. 11 Illinois beats Oregon 80-54

How to Watch | Illinois kicks off Big Ten Tournament against rival Wisconsin

Updated Mar 3, 2026

Illinois women's basketball will begin the Big Ten Tournament against a familiar foe: Wisconsin. Read moreHow to Watch | Illinois kicks off Big Ten Tournament against rival Wisconsin

Wallace Named First Team All-Big Ten, Three Illini Earn All-Conference Nods

Updated Mar 3, 2026

Following the fourth regular season under the leadership of head coach Shauna Green, three Fighting Illini student-athletes secured All-Big Ten accolades from the conf… Read moreWallace Named First Team All-Big Ten, Three Illini Earn All-Conference Nods

Robby Hauck Named Illinois Assistant Defensive Backs Coach

Updated Mar 3, 2026

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Robby Hauck has been named Illinois' assistant defensive backs coach, head coach Bret Bielema announced. Hauck is one of the all-time leading tackler… Read moreRobby Hauck Named Illinois Assistant Defensive Backs Coach

Mike Linehan Named Illinois Defensive Ends Coach

Updated Mar 3, 2026

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Mike Linehan has been named Illinois' defensive ends coach, head coach Bret Bielema announced. Read moreMike Linehan Named Illinois Defensive Ends Coach

How to Watch | Illinois seeks end to 2-game losing streak against Oregon in home finale

Updated Mar 2, 2026

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Illinois plays its final game at the State Farm Center this season against Oregon on Tuesday night. Read moreHow to Watch | Illinois seeks end to 2-game losing streak against Oregon in home finale

TUPPER'S TAKE: Illini slipping late in season, hurting faith in postseason hopes

Updated Mar 2, 2026

In this edition of Tupper's Take, Illini expert Mark Tupper discusses the men's basketball team slipping late in the season and how they will likely be overseeded come… Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Illini slipping late in season, hurting faith in postseason hopes

Illini women's basketball lands #10 seed for Big Ten Tournament

Updated Mar 1, 2026

The Illini women's basketball team landed as a #10 seed for the Big Ten Tournament and will open play Wednesday. Read moreIllini women's basketball lands #10 seed for Big Ten Tournament

No. 10 Illinois falls to No. 3 Michigan, 84-70

Updated Feb 28, 2026

The Wolverines won their first outright conference regular-season title since 2014, when they also clinched with a win at Illinois. Read moreNo. 10 Illinois falls to No. 3 Michigan, 84-70

TUPPER'S TAKE: What seed Illinois women's basketball is projected as in the NCAA tournament

Updated Mar 5, 2026

In the latest Tupper's Take, Mark Tupper and Ben talk about what seed Illinois women's basketball is projected as in the NCAA tournament and how far the team can go in… Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: What seed Illinois women's basketball is projected as in the NCAA tournament

Ava Heiden scores 28 as No. 9 Iowa rallies past Illinois, 82-78

Updated Feb 26, 2026

Ava Heiden scored a career-high 28 points and No. 9 Iowa overcame Illinois’ second-half 3-point shooting to win 82-78. The Hawkeyes won their fifth consecutive game an… Read moreAva Heiden scores 28 as No. 9 Iowa rallies past Illinois, 82-78