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Illinois will join Ohio State, Michigan State, and Wisconsin as the fourth Big Ten school to add a jersey patch deal in 2026. Announced on Monday, Illinois has officially partnered with Busey Bank...
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Fortunately for Illinois and its deep rotation, those weak links seem to be few and far between. With a bench that appears to possess as much talent...
Illinois coach Bret Bielema addressed media members this week at the Hilton Chicago at Big Ten Media Days. Here is everything that transpired.
Gies Memorial Stadium has been the backdrop of some incredible memories for Illini fans in recent years. Illinois has gone 6-1 in each of the past two seasons, featuring some massive,...
A year of incredible shots, heroic performances and big wins paid off for Keaton Wagler. The guard earned the title of Kansas City Sportsman of the Year from the Kansas City Sports Commission and...
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — In a press conference originally intended for discussing the new Busey Bank patches that Illinois Athletics teams will be wearing this upcoming season, it was only a matter of...
“I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.” Andy Bernard’s iconic line from The Office wasn’t written for college basketball, but it’s something...
I’m starting to sense a pattern in the types of quarterbacks Bret Bielema recruits. Just looking at his time in Champaign, Bielema’s two most successful QBs have been Luke Altmyer and Tommy...
CHICAGO — Going into next season, Illinois’ defense might look structurally similar, but should have a different feel to it. Former Montana head coach Bobby Hauck was brought in as the new...
It is a tale of two seasons for Illinois. Last season, the program returned all five starters on the offensive line as well as its starting quarterback. This season is a completely different...
CHICAGO – It’s no secret college football doesn’t look the same as it did five years ago; however, for Illinois’ Bret Bielema and Josh Whitman, it’s a whole new ball game. Bielema and Whitman...
Illini Isaac and Robby Nardini break down recent Illini news including quotes from Big Ten Football Media Days, Busey Bank partnering with Illinois, and more! Check out State Farm Agent Brian...
CHICAGO — Tuesday morning marked the start of 2026 Big Ten Media Days in Chicago. The 2026 offseason has seen major roster departures and additions for Illinois, creating somewhat of a reset going...
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — With a loaded roster returning to State Farm, expectations in Champaign are incredibly high. But which returner will exceed those expectations? The easiest answer would probably...
The Illini will open the year under the lights on the first Thursday of September, and the stadium should be packed with Illinois fans. Illinois will be one of three Big Ten teams in action that...
Illinois fans will see a new addition to jerseys this fall. The Illini announced on Monday that Busey Bank patches will appear on jerseys of many sports this athletic year, including football,...
Despite having coaching experience in the SEC, Illinois coach Bret Bielema wanted no part of Nick Saban favoring his former conference, even though the Big Ten had won three consecutive national...
Who will be the key to the Illini finding success under Bret Bielema this fall? Check out the conversation on our Facebook page! Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home, auto, business,...
Illinois Basketball has had a long list of legendary players, but who is the greatest of them all? Check out the discussion on our Facebook page! Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a...
The 2025-26 season for Illini men’s basketball was one of the most successful in program history. All season long, Illinois boasted one of the most efficient offenses both in the entire country...
Brad Underwood is all the way back in on high school prospects. And Illinois has two of the brightest high school players in the country set for visits to Illinois, according to 247. First,...
Illinois legend Devon Witherspoon is reportedly closing in on a record contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks. According to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, the deal could net Witherspoon $32...
The non-conference schedule is almost put together. Illinois reportedly added another game this week: a Dec. 29 matchup with Seattle, according to Rocco Miller. The two programs have never played...
The Illini roster is likely set for the 2026-27 season, and Illinois will once again have one of the most talented teams in the country. Five rotation players return from last year’s Final Four...
Illini Isaac is joined by Jer’Zhan Newton, former Illini and current Washington Commander, to discuss his time at Illinois, transition to the NFL, and favorite food spots in Champaign-Urbana!...
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Another former Illini basketball player in what seems to be a yearly tradition at this point is back in Champaign, working out in the team’s facilities. The latest in this long...
On this episode of Oskee Talk I examine the newest contract extension for Athletic Director Josh Whitman (4:13) and speak about how continuity breeds success (11:06) and the importance of trusting...
While all the hype is well deserved for the 2026-27 season, Illinois is making moves positioning itself for one of the top players in the class of 2028. 5-star power forward Benjamin Berrouet...
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...