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FOX Sports is already thinking about the 2026-27 college basketball season as it revealed the top 10 returning players. This comes after Michigan

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FOX Sports names top 10 returning players ahead of 2026-27 college basketball season

The NBA Draft's deadline has passed for players looking to return to college basketball. So what better time than May 28 to give a way-too-early

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College Basketball’s Way-Too-Early Top 25 after the NCAA withdrawal deadline: Duke, Michigan and the teams built to win

With March Madness down to the Final Four, ESPN ranked all 20 starting basketball players who will be featured this weekend. They ranked them from

March Madness Rankings: ESPN ranks starting players in 2026 Final Four from 1 to 20

Illinois guard Keaton Wagler earned First-Team All-Big Ten honors and Big Ten Freshman of the Year, the conference announced Tuesday after his

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Keaton Wagler named First-Team All-Big Ten, Freshman of the Year

We are approaching the back end of conference play as we enter the third week of February. Things are starting to move relatively quickly now, and we

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College Basketball Rankings: Top 25 as we enter Week 16

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood, guard Kylan Boswell and forward David Mirković spoke with the media Sunday afternoon following Indiana’s 71-51

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Opposition Q&A: Illinois' Brad Underwood, players react to Indiana's one-sided loss

We are approaching the back end of conference play as we enter the second week of February. Things are starting to move relatively quickly now, as we

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College Basketball Rankings: Top 25 as we enter Week 15

We're at about the midway point of the season. Who have the top international newcomers been so far in college hoops?  Here's The Field of 68's Top

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MID-SEASON TOP 12 INTERNATIONAL NEWCOMERS

We are five weeks into the 2025-26 college basketball season, and the freshmen have stolen the show. From five-star phenoms making an immediate

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Freshman Impact Watch: Week 6 college basketball top 10 power rankings

College basketball has never been more global.  From our count, 88 international prospects have come to play college basketball at the power five

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TOP 12 INTERNATIONAL NEWCOMERS

We are three full weeks into the 2025-26 college basketball season, and the freshmen remain at the top of the conversations. From five-star phenoms

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Freshman Impact Watch: Week 4 college basketball top 10 power rankings

No. 8 Illinois basketball is getting unexpected early-season firepower from freshmen Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic, two newcomers quickly proving

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Illinois freshmen Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic are exceeding expectations

We are only two weeks into the 2025-26 college basketball season, and already we have seen fireworks. Top-25 teams like Kentucky, BYU, and Alabama

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College Basketball Rankings: Week 3 top 25 to open the 2025-26 season

Opening week of the college basketball season has made one thing clear — the freshmen are making noise. Across the landscape, first-year players are

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College Basketball: 10 freshmen on the verge of the Impact Power Rankings

Orange and Blue News has released its projected Illini starting lineup, featuring a blend of experienced players and newcomers expected to provide

Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic (13) attempts to score as Xavier forward Zach Freemantle goes for a block during the first half of their first round NCAA men’ s basketball tournament game on Friday March 21, 2025 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis.

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Illinois basketball preview:  Projected starting lineup

Illini newcomer David Mirkovic shined in his debut as Illinois rolled past Illinois State in a preseason exhibition. The freshman forward from

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David Mirkovic’s debut double-double puts Illini fans on notice

Orange and Blue News takes a look at Illini forward David Mirkovic.  Illinois continued to expand its international reach with the addition of the

Illini forward David Mirkovic during a workout at the Ubben Basketball Complex, University of Illinois, Champaign, IL. Courtney Bay/Illinois Athletics

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Illini player profile:  Forward David Mirkovic

On3 recently released its 11th, and final, update for the 2025 recruiting cycle. The 2025 class ended up as a fun one to track from start to finish.

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These 6 2025 recruiting classes could outperform their final rankings

Noblesville, Indiana - The Basketball Without Borders event is a unique one. Every year, during all-star weekend, the NBA brings some of the best

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