Illini forward David Mirkovic had a strong, rebounding-focused game in Illinois’ 71-59 Elite Eight win over Iowa on Saturday in the South Regional final.
Mirkovic finished with 9 points, a game-high 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and solid interior presence as Illinois dominated the glass and the paint. He was named to the All-South Region team.
Illinois will host four-star guard Quentin Coleman beginning Monday, one of the first official visits in what’s become a fast-moving recruitment...
Illinois vs UConn Final 4 matchup headlines Saturday’s national semifinal at Lucas Oil Stadium, with a trip to the national championship game on the...
https://youtu.be/8x_OOJ2OjVI?si=ejW-ipHL7yvaxBTe Andrej Stojakovic gave Illinois a lift off the bench Saturday, scoring 17 points against Iowa and...
That wait is over. On Saturday in Houston, Illinois beat rival Iowa 71-59 in the South Regional Final to secure a trip to the Final Four in...
https://youtu.be/79qrRw1yvEE?si=rjphAXteR7U_KJLX Keaton Wagler led Illinois past Iowa, finishing with a game-high 25 points and 14 in the second...
https://youtu.be/93DLEPU2ai4?si=qng_7sVlX-wfVPD6 Talk Illini Podcast: JR and Sunny break down the Fighting Illini’s gritty 71-59 Elite Eight win...
Illinois basketball Final Four 2026 became reality Saturday as the Illini rallied past Iowa 71-59 in the Elite Eight at the Toyota Center in Houston....
Illinois vs. Iowa in NCAA Tournament Preview: Illinois is one win away from the Final Four, with a familiar opponent standing in the way. The No....
https://youtu.be/5POFhZ9wnDc?si=jN8M1XRxE7MOxqmJ Illinois coach Brad Underwood discusses the Elite 8 matchup with Iowa. The Illini and Hawkeyes...
Illinois basketball has found its defensive identity at the right time, turning a season-long inconsistency into a strength during its NCAA...
Illinois defeated Houston 65-55 in the Sweet 16 to advance to the Elite Eight, using defense and rebounding to take control in the second half. The...
https://youtu.be/AkCksI5YeLo?si=saHxcqkiBrxe7xsr Talk Illini Podcast: JR breaks down the Fighting Illini’s huge 65-55 Sweet 16 victory over No. 2...
Illinois faces Houston in the Sweet 16 with a trip to the Elite Eight on the line, as Brad Underwood’s team takes on one of the nation’s top programs...
Spring football brings a surge in recruiting activity, and the Fighting Illini will host a long list of visitors over the next month. That group...
Illinois vs. Houston in NCAA Tournament Preview: Following dominant victories over 14 seed Penn (105-70) in Round 1 and 11 seed VCU (76-55) in Round...
https://youtu.be/75aswKOarPU?si=yN2EcEHCCl5afbUf Talk Illini Podcast: Illinois is heading to the Sweet 16 — and now the real test begins. The...
Illinois football opened spring practice Monday with a new quarterback, as transfer Katin Houser steps in to replace three-year starter Luke Altmyer....
The 2026 South Regional semifinals in Houston at the Toyota Center feature a strong Big Ten presence, with three teams from the conference advancing...
Illinois used a dominant second half to pull away from VCU for a 76–55 win in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32, advancing to the Sweet 16. Behind...
Illinois vs VCU highlights a critical NCAA Tournament matchup as the Illini look to reach the Sweet 16 while trying to contain VCU’s explosive...
Illinois vs. VCU in NCAA Tournament Preview: Illinois is back on the floor Saturday night against 11-seed VCU in Greenville, carrying momentum from a...
Keaton Wagler delivered a poised NCAA Tournament debut, helping to lead Illinois to a dominant 105–70 win over Penn with 18 points, seven rebounds...
Illinois opened NCAA Tournament play with a 105–70 win over Penn on Thursday night in Greenville, led by David Mirkovic. The Illini controlled the...
https://youtu.be/CDMBCI7J0tg?si=3GU3pQHrWlwU8q6M Illinois opens NCAA Tournament play Thursday in Greenville, South Carolina with a pretty simple...
Illinois vs. Penn in NCAA Tournament Preview: Illinois opens NCAA Tournament play Thursday night with a first-round matchup against Ivy League...
