Six former Illini are active in the 2025 NBA summer league, playing for the opportunity to prove themselves to their respective teams. Counting

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (00) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Former Illini in the NBA Summer League, including two first-round picks

Jasiah Jervis is currently On3’s No. 53 overall player in the 2026 class. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard is a rising senior at White Plains (NY)

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4-Star SG Jasiah Jervis breaks down his recruitment and talks what is next

ATLANTA –The Big Ten will not back off its preferred College Football Playoff format, guaranteeing the league four automatic qualifiers, unless the

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Sources: Big Ten refuses College Football Playoff compromise without SEC schedule change

Gabe Jacas is the No. 3 Illini player for 2025. The senior outside linebacker is next in line as we continue our countdown to No. 1.  The college

Illinois linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) holds up the ball and celebrates after recovering a fumble by Rutgers quarterback Ajani Sheppard during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Piscataway, N.J. Illinois defeated Rutgers 38-31. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)

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No. 3 Illini player for 2025:  Outside linebacker Gabe Jacas

Rivals has released the initial 2027 Rivals300, its football prospect rankings for the 2027 recruiting cycle. This rankings release encapsulates

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Rivals Football Recruiting

Unveiling the initial 2027 Rivals300 prospect rankings

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC - Nike’s Peach Jam has started. Day one was Tuesday with Nike using its four regular season sessions to kick up a playoffs.

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Peach Jam: Tuesday’s top performers

Marcis Ponder, a four-star center in the 2026 class, has narrowed his list of schools down to seven. Moving forward, the 7-foot rising senior of

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Four-Star, 7-foot center Marcis Ponder discusses his top 7 schools

JC Davis is the No. 4 Illini player for 2025. The senior left offensive tackle is next in line as we continue our countdown to No. 1.  The college

Illinois offensive lineman J.C. Davis (74) blocks against South Carolina edge Dylan Stewart (6) during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

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No. 4 Illini player for 2025:  Offensive tackle JC Davis

On Tuesday, Rivals updated its class of 2027 player rankings for the second time. This is the first update for the 2027 class to have a full 150

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Spring travel ball and scholastic live periods lead to another 2027 Rivals 150 ranking update

The Big Ten is a league in quarterback flux. Three of the four teams that made the College Football Playoff (Ohio State, Indiana, Oregon) are

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On3 Football

Ranking the top Big Ten quarterbacks ahead of the 2025 season

Illinois offered four-star small forward Maximo Adams from prep power Sierra Canyon (CA). The 2026 prospect continues to make a statement this

Four-star SF Maximo Adams added an offer from Illinois.

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Four-star SF Maximo Adams talks new Illini offer

Matthew Bailey is the No. 5 Illini player for 2025. The junior safety kicks off our top 5 as we continue our countdown to No. 1.   The college

NCAA Football: Central Michigan at Illinois

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No. 5 Illini player for 2025:  Safety Matthew Bailey

Rivals has released the initial 2026 Rivals300, its football prospect rankings for the 2026 recruiting cycle. This rankings release encapsulates

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Introducing the initial 2026 Rivals300 prospect rankings

The Illini hit big on the recruiting trai with a commitment from four-star athlete Jacob Eberhart from Kirkwood (MO). Orange and Blue News breaks

Four-star athlete Jacob Eberhart is committed to Illinois.

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Film Room:  Illini commit Jacob Eberhart, four-star athlete

ROCK HILL, S.C. - Adidas brought their entire 3SSB Circuit to the Rock Hill Sports and Events center to compete for the Palmetto Road Championship.

Blairstown (N.J.) Blair Academy senior point guard Deron Rippey Jr. was offered by NC State on June 7, 2025.

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Adidas 3SSB Palmetto Road Championships: Saturday top performers

I’m in North Augusta, South Carolina this weekend for EYBL Session 4. There were some really good games and matchups on Saturday. Here are your top

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Saturday's Top Performers at Nike EYBL

Don’t look now but the Illinois Fighting Illini are trying to crash the Big Ten blueblood recruiting party.  Coming off a 10-3 season and a bowl game

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Illinois crashing Big Ten blueblood recruiting party after big season

Illinois hit on one of the Midwest’s best prospects on Saturday, securing a pledge from St. Louis (Mo.) Kirkwood four-star athlete Jacob Eberhart.

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Four-star ATH Jacob Eberhart gives Illinois and Bret Bielema a "versatile player"

The Illini hit big on the recruiting trail on Saturday.  Four-star athlete Jacob Eberhart from Kirkwood (MO) committed to Illinois.   Eberhart

Four-star athlete Jacob Eberhart from Kirkwood (MO) is committed to Illinois. 

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Commit:  Illini land four-star athlete Jacob Eberhart

I'm in North Augusta, South Carolina this weekend for EYBL Session 4. There were some really good games and matchups on Friday. Here are your top

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Friday's Top Performers at Nike EYBL

EMERSON, GA - The Under Armour Next Circuit brought their teams from across the national landscape to the Lake Pointe Sports and Events Center to

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UAA Next Session 3: Top performers

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — After a promising start to the 2024–25 season that was cut short by a leg injury, Illinois guard Gretchen Dolan is poised to make a

Illinois guard Gretchen Dolan (4) plays against Kentucky during an NCAA basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)

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Now healthy, Illini wing Gretchen Dolan set for prominent role

Four-Star center Arafan Diane has become a priority recruiting target for Illinois and coach Brad Underwood in the class of 2026.  Earlier this week,

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Adidas 3SSB:  Illini check out four-star big man Arafan Diane

With just 50 days to go until the 2025 college football season, The Sporting News released its Preseason Composite Top 25 rankings. The composite

The Sporting News releases 2025 Preseason Composite Top 25 ahead of 2025 college football season

The Sporting News releases Preseason Composite Top 25 ahead of 2025 college football season

The college football season is just around the corner. Orange and Blue News kicks off our Fighting Illini preseason coverage with a look at our top

Illinois running back Aidan Laughery (21) rushes for yardage in front of South Carolina defensive back O'Donnell Fortune (3) and defensive back Judge Collier (20) during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)