Tupper's TAke

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

Illinois expert Mark Tupper recaps the Illini's incredible run to the Final Four and hopes to do it again with the WAND Sports team next year. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Recapping the Illini's incredible run to Indy

A celebration over 20 years in the making: Illinois is going back to the Final Four, and Illini expert Mark Tupper discusses the team's path there and previews their n… Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Illini must savor moment, but has UConn to prepare for

Illini expert Mark Tupper shares how Illinois was able to match Houston's toughness in the Sweet 16 and what they must do to carry over that toughness against Iowa. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Illini must be prepared to carry over toughness against Iowa

The Illinois men's team has sailed through the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament, but faces a stiffer test against Houston. Illini expert Mark Tupper shares what… Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: What to expect from Houston ahead of Sweet 16 matchup

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing Illinois draw in the NCAA Tournament Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing Illinois draw in the NCAA Tournament

Illinois expert Mark Tupper and WAND's Jake Bedell discuss the Illini men's team as they hit the reset button entering the NCAA Tournament. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: What to expect from Illini men entering March Madness

Illinois expert Mark Tupper joins WAND's Jake Bedell to discuss the Illini's quick exit from the 2026 Big Ten Tournament. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Making sense of Illini's postseason loss to Wisconsin

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?

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

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

Illinois expert Mark Tupper recaps the Illini's incredible run to the Final Four and hopes to do it again with the WAND Sports team next year. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Recapping the Illini's incredible run to Indy

A celebration over 20 years in the making: Illinois is going back to the Final Four, and Illini expert Mark Tupper discusses the team's path there and previews their n… Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Illini must savor moment, but has UConn to prepare for

Illini expert Mark Tupper shares how Illinois was able to match Houston's toughness in the Sweet 16 and what they must do to carry over that toughness against Iowa. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Illini must be prepared to carry over toughness against Iowa

The Illinois men's team has sailed through the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament, but faces a stiffer test against Houston. Illini expert Mark Tupper shares what… Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: What to expect from Houston ahead of Sweet 16 matchup

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing Illinois draw in the NCAA Tournament Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing Illinois draw in the NCAA Tournament

Illinois expert Mark Tupper and WAND's Jake Bedell discuss the Illini men's team as they hit the reset button entering the NCAA Tournament. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: What to expect from Illini men entering March Madness

Illinois expert Mark Tupper joins WAND's Jake Bedell to discuss the Illini's quick exit from the 2026 Big Ten Tournament. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Making sense of Illini's postseason loss to Wisconsin

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?

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