Tupper's TAke

In this edition of Tupper's Take, Illini expert Mark Tupper discusses the importance of coaching stability to Illinois athletics and what it means for Brad Underwood a… Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing the importance of coaching stability at Illinois

In this edition of Tupper's Take, Illinois expert Mark Tupper shares how the Big Ten Conference has been flexing its muscles lately, and whether it has gained leverage… Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Big Ten flexing muscle with championship pedigree, football success

In this edition of Tupper's Take, Illinois expert Mark Tupper and WAND Sports' Jake Bedell discuss Brad Underwood's extension and how his resume with the program gifte… Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Brad Underwood's resume gifted him a deserving extension with Illini

Incoming freshman Quentin Coleman is unfairly drawing comparisons to outgoing star Keaton Wagler, but it's hard not to see it, according to Illinois expert Mark Tupper. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Quentin Coleman will unfairly be compared to Keaton Wagler

Despite the scary news for Illini fans that Andrej Stojakovic is entering the NBA draft, Illinois expert Mark Tupper says that fans should not panic. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: What to make of Andrej Stojakovic declaring for the NBA draft

Illinois expert Mark Tupper discusses the NCAA's possible implementation of the 5-for-5 rule and what that would mean for Illini athletics. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: 5-for-5 rule gaining traction across the NCAA

In this edition of Tupper's Take, Illini expert Mark Tupper discusses the potential of the Illinois men's incoming freshman class. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing the Illini men's incoming freshmen class

Illinois expert Mark Tupper says that it feels like a "dream come true" with most of the Illini's roster returning for the 2026-27 season, and what to make of the rost… Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: 'Dream come true' for Illini MBB with mix of returners, freshmen

As we turn the page from basketball season to football, Illinois expert Mark Tupper expects a challenging offseason ahead for head coach Bret Bielema. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Challenging spring ahead for Illinois football

In this edition of Tupper's Take, Illini expert Mark Tupper discusses the importance of coaching stability to Illinois athletics and what it means for Brad Underwood a… Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing the importance of coaching stability at Illinois

In this edition of Tupper's Take, Illinois expert Mark Tupper shares how the Big Ten Conference has been flexing its muscles lately, and whether it has gained leverage… Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Big Ten flexing muscle with championship pedigree, football success

In this edition of Tupper's Take, Illinois expert Mark Tupper and WAND Sports' Jake Bedell discuss Brad Underwood's extension and how his resume with the program gifte… Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Brad Underwood's resume gifted him a deserving extension with Illini

Incoming freshman Quentin Coleman is unfairly drawing comparisons to outgoing star Keaton Wagler, but it's hard not to see it, according to Illinois expert Mark Tupper. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Quentin Coleman will unfairly be compared to Keaton Wagler

Despite the scary news for Illini fans that Andrej Stojakovic is entering the NBA draft, Illinois expert Mark Tupper says that fans should not panic. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: What to make of Andrej Stojakovic declaring for the NBA draft

Illinois expert Mark Tupper discusses the NCAA's possible implementation of the 5-for-5 rule and what that would mean for Illini athletics. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: 5-for-5 rule gaining traction across the NCAA

In this edition of Tupper's Take, Illini expert Mark Tupper discusses the potential of the Illinois men's incoming freshman class. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing the Illini men's incoming freshmen class

Illinois expert Mark Tupper says that it feels like a "dream come true" with most of the Illini's roster returning for the 2026-27 season, and what to make of the rost… Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: 'Dream come true' for Illini MBB with mix of returners, freshmen

As we turn the page from basketball season to football, Illinois expert Mark Tupper expects a challenging offseason ahead for head coach Bret Bielema. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Challenging spring ahead for Illinois football