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Keaton Wagler had a slow start to his NBA Summer League career, but has since shown why he was the fifth pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home, auto,...

Brad Underwood has never shied away from loading up on elite non-conference opponents, and 2026 is no exception. Facing one of the most intriguing slates of games in the country, the Illini have a...

Everyone’s favorite time of the year is slowly approaching as we are less than seven weeks away from seeing the Fighting Illini football team don those lovely orange and blue jerseys and storm the...

Assistant Coach Camryn Crocker’s Instagram story Friday morning was one that couldn’t be skipped past.  Illini returners David Mirkovic and Andrej Stojakovic were seen at Ubben playing keep-ups...

Josh Whitman is now slated to stay in Champaign through 2036.  The University’s Board of Trustees approved the deal on Thursday, which will see Whitman’s contract soar to $2.15 million dollars for...

Illini Isaac and Robby Nardini of TCR are joined by Evan Stone of ESPN 93.5 for a draft of the best ever places to eat in Champaign-Urbana! Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home,...

He’s already considered among the Big Ten — and country’s — best athletic directors. This week, Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitman may be getting another contract extension. An agenda for...

Boswell is starting to ball. After three straight games coming off the bench, Kylan Boswell earned his first start in the NBA Summer League. The former Illini has continued to improve throughout...

College basketball season doesn’t start for another few months, but some oddsmakers out in Las Vegas are already getting busy. Several sportsbooks have already come out with their odds on which...

After the calmest stretch of QB play in recent Illinois memory, a new era has started in Champaign.  Katin Houser is slated to lead the Illini offense this coming fall; yet many don’t know the...

Sports hate is fun. Morez Johnson Jr. left us. He left us for… (gulp) Michigan. Given the seasons Michigan and Illinois had, it was always going to be a big game. Adding Morez’s departure into the...

Illinois basketball summer workouts are underway, and the entire roster is finally together on campus. Stefan Vaaks recently returned to Champaign after representing Estonia in the FIBA World Cup...

Illini Isaac is joined by Joey Linn, beat reporter for the LA Clippers, to discuss Keaton Wagler’s NBA Summer League performances so far and future role for the franchise. Check out State Farm...

After a rough debut in the Clippers’ first Summer League outing, many fans began writing off top-five draft pick Keaton Wagler, prematurely labeling the guard as a bust. He didn’t write back...

It’s safe to say that Will Riley is feeling confident. The former Illinois and current Wizards forward caught fire in his second NBA Summer League game. Riley had a game-high 32 points in 29...

Kylan Boswell contributed 8 points (3/3 FG), 7 assists, and 4 rebounds in only 15 game minutes for the Hornets in a summer league loss to the Pelicans. Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for...

I’m not going to lie — I’ve never seen Air Bud. But David Mirkovic apparently has — and it’s one of his all-time favorite films. So to please Illinois’ super sophomore, the FamILLy movie night set...

LAS VEGAS — It was a highly anticipated evening for both Illini and L.A. Clippers fans alike, as Keaton Wagler, the fifth-overall pick in the NBA Draft, was getting ready to make his Summer League...

Former Illinois big man Morez Johnson Jr. dominated in his NBA Summer League debut on Thursday night. Johnson Jr. finished with 27 points and eight rebounds, shooting an impressive 12-for-17 from...

During this episode of Oskee Talk I discuss men’s basketball season tickets selling out (3:56), a new home for Mihailo Petrovic (10:20) and the Illini’s newest non-conference additions (11:52).  I...

Illini Isaac is joined by Robby Nardini of TCR to break down recent Illini sports news and rank all 18 of the Big Ten head basketball coaches! Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home,...

When the New England Patriots traded up in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, they were confident in their selection. The team was fresh off a Super Bowl defeat to the Seahawks and was...

Illini Isaac is joined by Ryan Eichten of Canis Hoopus (Minnesota Timberwolves’ SB Nation site) to break down Ayo Dosunmu’s new contract with the Timberwolves and Terrence Shannon Jr’s role in his...

It’s March Madness in November.  Illinois will host Penn on Nov. 5 as part of its non-conference schedule. Illinois is a perfect 7-0 against Penn all-time. The two programs most recently squared...

In his two-year stint as an Illini, forward Ben Humrichous was particularly impressive at one thing above all: knocking down the triple. And after upping his physicality last season for Illinois,...

Current Illini and member of the Estonia Men’s National Team, Stefan Vaaks, had a strong showing against Slovenia in the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers. Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a...

Illini Isaac, Robby Nardini, and Greg Terry of The Champaign Room break down the recently announced matchup between Illinois and North Carolina that will take place January 30, 2027. Check out...

Nearly three months after hitting the transfer portal, former Illinois guard Mihailo Petrovic has a new home. DraftExpress reported Sunday that Petrovic has committed to Seton Hall for the 2026-27...

KJ is poised for a breakout second season in the NBA. The former Illini guard, who will now be playing with the Bucks in Milwaukee, is spending part of his summer with the Lithuanian national team...

There is always plenty of debate among Illinois fans about who the university’s biggest rival is. Isaac, Greg, and I discussed the topic and held an Illinois rivalry draft on The Champaign Room...

QUAD CITIES, Illinois — At 1:16 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, Illinois head coach Brad Underwood started his round in the John Deere Classic Pro-Am. Illini fans might notice a familiar face on...

It’s clear that Illinois does a good job of bulking up its guys during the summer, as we’ve seen with countless transformations, notably with guys like Ben Humrichous, Kasparas Jakucionis and Will...

It’s starting to feel like déjà vu. For the third year in a row, Illinois season tickets have sold out. It only makes sense that fans are eager to see the Illini in action after a historic season....

Illini Isaac, Robby Nardini, and Greg Terry of The Champaign Room draft the biggest rivalries of Illinois Football and Basketball! Who do you think is Illinois’ biggest rival? Check out State Farm...

In this episode of Oskee Talk I’m reunited with TCR’s Pleas Honeywood to break down: We also discuss: Click below to listen! How do you think Keaton Wagler will fare in the NBA? Does the road to...

It’s construction season. Illinois announced this week that Illinois Field — the home of Illini baseball — will undergo a $5 million transformation this offseason to add seats and upgrade the...

A good life coach would advise you to worry less about what other people think of you. They might say a person’s self-worth should not be defined by the opinions of others. After all, true...

Merriam-Webster defines Schadenfreude as the enjoyment obtained from seeing or hearing about the troubles of others. As sports fans, you probably experience it all the time. If you root for the...

Kylan Boswell heads to the league coming off of his best season yet. The senior averaged 12.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game while helping lead Illinois to its first Final Four...

After one of the most dominant freshman seasons in program history, Cearah Parchment is turning her basketball career up a notch. Canada Basketball announced Friday that the Illinois forward has...

Ben Humrichous went undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft, as expected, but quickly signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Brooklyn Nets. Humrichous was overlooked coming out of high school but worked...

The Illini have added another blue blood to an already stacked non-conference schedule by adding the Tar Heels to the mix. Illinois and North Carolina will face off January 30, 2027 in Nashville....

Illini Isaac of The Champaign Room is joined by Mike Surette of The Providence Crier to break down what Illinois is getting in Stefan Vaaks, the Big East outlook for 2026-2027, and expectations...

Champaign’s hometown hero is set to take his talents to the biggest stage in basketball.  Kylan Boswell, a 2025-26 Big Ten All-Defensive Team selection, fell just short of being selected in the...

Illini Isaac and Robby Nardini of The Champaign Room are joined by Alex Kyi of Armchair Illini to react to Keaton Wagler being drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers, Dusty May leaving the Big Ten,...

Former Illinois guard Keaton Wagler’s NBA dreams have become a reality, as he was drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. The 19-year-old heard his name get called at the Barclays...

He’s not Cameron Boozer… or AJ Dybantsa… or Darryn Peterson… or Caleb Wilson. But if your team just picked up Keaton Wagler, congratulations. You have a star. The third one-and-done at Illinois in...

Not too bad for a second-round pick. I think we always knew what Ayo Dosunmu was capable of. Clearly, the Minnesota Timberwolves do, too. ESPN reported Monday night that Ayo will stick around the...