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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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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 returns to State Farm Center on Saturday with momentum and questions to answer as No. 23 Nebraska comes to Champaign for a 3 p.m. CT tip.

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Hoops hot takes:  Fighting Illini basketball news and notes

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

With the college basketball season approaching, there will be plenty debate over the top teams in the country early in the schedule, continuing

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