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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...
KJ, you need a bedroom? As a Milwaukee-area resident, I’m very excited about the prospect of Kasparas Jakucionis joining the Bucks. Also as a Milwaukee-area resident, I’m pretty bummed the Giannis...
Just two months after leading Michigan to its first national championship since 1989, Dusty May is headed to the NBA, agreeing to become the next head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, per ESPN. The...
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — There’s a good reason Illinois’ brand-new versatile guard Lincoln Williams owns the No. 1 spot in the state’s class of 2026 rankings across both PrepHoops and 247Sports...
Illini Isaac interviewed Daniel Vermillion of Texas Tech Everything about Brendan Sorsby from Texas Tech’s Viewpoint, Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn Revenge Game vs Illinois, and more! Check out State Farm...
On paper, Illinois projects as one of the most talented and intriguing teams in college basketball. Returning roughly 60% of its total minutes from last year’s Final Four run, the Illini have most...
Illinois basketball is expected to be one of the best teams in the nation following its Final Four run last season. The Illini reached the Final Four for the first time since 2005 and could be...
Illini Isaac and Robby Nardini of The Champaign Room battle against one another to draft the most painful losses of Brad Underwood’s career as the coach of Illinois Basketball. *Loyola Chicago not...
With the NBA Draft now under a week away, that means that information is starting to leak and teams are starting to hone in on who they want to select on June 23. One of the names that’s been...
Keaton Wagler finished one of the best freshman seasons that a Fighting Illini has ever had and will hear his name called in the NBA Draft coming up. There has been recent speculation about his...
Ty Rodgers just can’t catch a break, man. After transferring to Boise State this offseason, the former Illini forward sustained a lower-body injury in team workouts. BSU said he underwent surgery...
Illinois will get another meeting with Fran McCaffery — less will be at stake this time around. After a matchup with Fran and the Penn Quakers in the NCAA Tournament, Illinois is inviting the Ivy...
A once-top target for John Groce’s Illinois staff has now won NBA Finals MVP. Jalen Brunson was the one of the top players in the 2015 class out of Stevenson (Lincolnshire) after winning the IHSA...
It’s one of the biggest groups of newcomers in the Brad Underwood era at Illinois. And on Friday, the Illini revealed the jersey numbers for the seven offseason additions, which includes six high...
From childhood stories, Chili’s triple dipper orders, to the crazy world of college football, Bret Bielema truly covered it all during his interview on the Pardon My Take podcast. Illinois’ head...
Bret Bielema was invited to Barstool’s office and interviewed on Pardon My Take after appearing on the show last summer with former Illini Luke altmyer. Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for...
Illini Isaac catches up with Mike Carpenter, formerly of The 200 Level, and recaps the 2026 Final Four run. The guys also discuss Carpenter’s retirement of his podcast and preview the 2026...
The season is fast approaching, and Bret Bielema is beefing up his QB room. Illinois flipped Unity quarterback Dane Eisenmenger, the program announced on Wednesday. Eisenmenger had plans to play...
Robby, Greg, and Isaac of TCR will battled to draft the best 31-0 team possible! Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home, auto, business, and life insurance needs quote...
Brad Underwood made a last-minute addition to his 2026 class. Illinois announced Monday that it signed Lincoln Williams, a 6-foot-5 guard from Kankakee. Williams averaged 26 points and six...
Detroit Lions head coach, Dan Campbell, gave a shout out to former Illini, Luke Altmyer, at OTAs this week. The Detroit Free Press posted an article that features Dan Campbell’s comments about...
Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema unloaded on social media after Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua took a strong stance regarding a critical would-be change to college football.
I’m sure by now you’ve come across “82-0”, the viral online game where you get a decade and a NBA team, and you need to pick a player to fill each position. Your goal? To build a lineup that would...
Is Brad Underwood already the greatest Illini Basketball coach of all-time? Or does someone else have a case? Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home, auto, business, and life insurance...
EA Sports College Football 27 comes out in a month, but the first trailer is released this week. And Illinois made a brief appearance toward the end of the trailer. Indiana coach Curt Cignetti...