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Could Quentin Coleman be the next great Illinois guard?
Illini fans have been spoiled with excellent guard play since the arrival of Ayo Dosunmu in 2018. Several have followed in Dosunmu’s footsteps, cementing Brad Underwood as a coach that can develop guards. Ayo Dosunmu, Kasparas Jakucionis, Will Riley and Keaton Wagler were all home-grown stars recruited by Underwood. If Underwood’s staff isn’t developing guards, […]
How good is Illinois’ 2026 freshman class?
We all know Brad and Tyler can put on a recruiting masterclass, but how will the five newbies stack up? Guards Starting with the most recent, but probably most essential piece in the recruiting class is Missouri 247Sports five- star recruit Quentin Coleman. Not only does it always feel good to grab a “Braggin’ Rights” […]
Will Hurley defeat Underwood for a fourth time in three years?
Can Illinois win the rematch with UConn set for December 4th, 2026? Isaac Ambrose sat down with Aman Kidwai of The UConn Blog to break down the Illinois/UConn matchup set for December 4th at the United Center and discuss why Dan Hurley has had Brad Underwood’s number in previous matchups.
Illinois and Duke Matchups Preview with Duke Basketball Report!
Isaac Ambrose sat down with Scott Rich of Duke Basketball Report to break down the home-and-home basketball series between the two schools and the upcoming football matchup this fall. The Illini agreed to a home-and-home series with the Blue Devils and will travel to Cameron Indoor this fall. The last time the two squads met […]
Illinois Hoops Updates: Week of May 18th
Illini Isaac is joined by Drew Pastorek of Oskee Talk to discuss the latest news from Illinois Basketball. Andrej Stojakovic returning to Illinois? Duke on the schedule? and more!
Brad Underwood’s extension sends a clear message about Illinois’ future
This episode of ‘Oskee Talk’ is a collaboration with TCR’s “Illini Isaac” Ambrose! We chat about Andrej Stojakovic’s looming NBA draft decision (3:54), Keaton Wagler’s potential new team (9:49), men’s basketball’s non-conference clash with Duke (15:46), and the benefit of playing so many top-tier opponents (24:42). We also break down Brad Underwood’s contract extension (27:19) […]
Illinois falls to Purdue, ending Big Ten Tournament run
Illinois won’t be dancing this spring. Illinois Baseball’s season came to a disappointing end in the Big Ten Tournament when the Illini lost 3-1 to the Purdue Boilermakers on Wednesday in Omaha. The game featured an absolute pitching duel with both starters determined to keep their teams’ seasons alive in the elimination game. It was […]
Does Illinois have the best guard sell in college basketball?
If someone asked you which college has produced the best NBA guards, which school would you choose? Most would choose Kentucky, some would choose Duke, or maybe even UCLA. While these schools have produced a plethora of elite NBA talent at the guard position, hardly any school has done it better as of late than […]
Brad Underwood agrees to extension with Illinois
He’s sticking around into the 2030s. Illinois announced last week that Brad Underwood agreed to new terms on his current contract keeping him in Champaign through June 30, 2032. That contract could extend as far as June 30, 2036, based on performance, according to a news release. The agreement is pending approval by the Board […]
Column: Grateful for everything they gave me
As I started my treacherous walk from the CNN Techwood Studios to my apartment on the Georgia Tech campus, sweat droplets began to permeate through the outer layer of my blue dress shirt. The Atlanta summer heat made a 15-minute walk feel like an exhausting hour-long journey across a hellish desert. Perhaps akin to my […]
Is Brad Underwood already the GOAT Illinois Hoops coach?
Brad Underwood recently agreed to terms on an extension with the University of Illinois, Isaac Ambrose breaks down the contract and asks a major question about the Illini coach. Is Brad Underwood already the GREATEST Illini coach ever?
Stojakovic remains ‘both feet in’ the draft, keeping Illinois options open
CHICAGO – Illini fans have been patiently waiting and wondering if Illinois’ second-highest scorer last season will be back for one more. After David Mirkovic, the Ivisic twins and Jake Davis all announced their plans to return to State Farm Center for the 2026-27 season, veteran guard Andrej Stojakovic followed in their footsteps and stated […]
Illinois Basketball 2026-27 Schedule Tracker
The NCAA added a 32nd game to the schedule for the 2026-27 season, including a 20-game Big Ten schedule. There will be 12 non-conference games and 20 conference games before the conference tournament starts March 9, 2027. We will not know the specific date and times for conference games until September, but this tracker will […]
Illinois basketball announces home-and-home with Duke
The Illini are headed to North Carolina this season. Illinois basketball announced Wednesday that it will play Duke on Nov. 17 at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils will come to Champaign in December 2027. Duke and Illinois have matched up just twice this decade, most recently during the 2024-25 season. It was a game […]
What Illinois’ matchup vs. Duke says about Illini’s non-conference slate
Brad Underwood continues to schedule aggressively for the Illini, and the latest marquee matchup announced is a home-and-home series with the Duke Blue Devils. Illinois will travel to Durham for the first game of the series on Nov. 17, while Duke will make the return trip to Champaign on Dec. 4, 2027. The Illini are […]
Illinois Basketball’s All-Time Worst Recruiting Misses
Illini Isaac and Robby Nardini break down the most recent updates from the world of Illinois basketball and then draft the most painful recruiting misses in the history of Illini Hoops.
Can Illinois win the Big Ten in 2027? Conference opponents suggest a real chance
The Big Ten Conference announced each team’s opponents for next season on Tuesday afternoon. It will once again be a 20-game conference slate, marking the ninth straight season with that format. Every team will play each conference opponent once either at home or on the road, while three teams will be played twice in a […]
Andrej Stojakovic put on a show to start NBA Draft Combine
Uhhhhhh. Andrej might not be coming back. The Illini wing put on a show Monday night at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. A good week for Stojakovic in the Windy City could push him to stay in the NBA Draft rather than return for his second year at Illinois (and his fourth overall in […]
Andrej Stojakovic should learn his fate this week
In this episode of ‘Oskee Talk’ I recap last week’s results from Illini tennis, track & field, and men’s & women’s golf (2:58) as well as the dismissal of Illinois softball coach Tyra Perry (15:39). I also discuss fresh starts for a pair of former Illini hoopers (21:36), Illinois’ next rematch with UConn (31:09), the […]
Drafting Brad Underwood’s best Illinois players into three teams
Illini Isaac and Robby Nardini are joined by Alex of Armchair Illini for a player draft of athletes who have suited up for Brad Underwood in Champaign.
What to expect from Ayo Dosunmu and Terrence Shannon Jr. for the remainder of the playoffs
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves’ postseason hasn’t gone exactly to plan. Between Donte DiVincenzo’s season-ending Achilles tear, Anthony Edwards’ knee hyperextension and Ayo Dosunmu’s heel soreness, the Wolves had to move pieces around to close out the first-round series against the Nuggets. Luckily, for the Timberwolves, their depth came out to play–and stepped up big […]
Two Illinois football games moved to Friday nights
It wouldn’t be an Illinois Football season without a few games under the lights on Friday night. The program announced Friday that two games will be moved to Friday nights on FOX. The first is Friday, Nov. 6 against Nebraska in Champaign. Does everyone remember what happened the last time the Illini and Huskers met […]
Former Illini Ty Rodgers commits to Boise St.
After entering the transfer portal on April 16, Ty Rodgers has found a new home, as he committed to Boise State this morning. The former Illini guard is heading to the Broncos with two seasons of eligibility remaining, as a redshirt junior. Rodgers spent the last four seasons in Champaign, but hasn’t played since 2023, […]
Where do Illini players rank ahead of NBA Draft Combine?
The NBA Draft Combine is approaching, and three Illini players were invited to participate in Chicago. The combine will run from May 10-17 at Wintrust Arena and the Marriott Marquis. Players will compete in five-on-five scrimmages, skill drills, measurements, medical examinations, and interview sessions. A total of 73 players were invited, including Illini standouts Keaton […]
Report: Date set for Illinois’ latest UConn showdown
Maybe the fourth time is the charm. Illinois will get its fourth shot in less than three years at Dan Hurley and the UConn Huskies. CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein reported Tuesday that the Illini and Huskies will face off Friday, Dec. 4 at United Center in Chicago. It’s the return game after the two teams […]
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