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Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood questions no-call after MSU's Jeremy Fears trips David Mirkovic
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Illinois coach Brad Underwood questions no-call on Jeremy Fears trip
‘A trip has always been a foul’: Brad Underwood questions no-call vs. Michigan State
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February 9, 2026 at 9:04 PM
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The Illinois Fighting Illini open as a double-digit favorite vs. Wisconsin basketball
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Find out the Illinois vs. Wisconsin basketball betting odds
Illinois basketball opens as a double-digit favorite vs. the Wisconsin Badgers
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February 9, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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Michigan State's Jeremy Fears trips Illinois basketball forward David Mirkovic
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MSU's Jeremy Fears trips Illinois basketball forward David Mirkovic
What officials ruled after Michigan State, Illinois basketball tripping incident
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February 8, 2026 at 2:14 AM
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ESPN's Seth Greenberg compares Illinois basketball freshman Keaton Wagler to Steph Curry
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ESPN's Seth Greenberg compares Keaton Wagler to Steph Curry
Why ESPN’s Seth Greenberg just compared Illinois guard Keaton Wagler to Steph Curry
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February 7, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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Brad Underwood says Ty Rodgers practicing but not game-ready for Illinois basketball
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Brad Underwood says Ty Rodgers practicing but not yet game-ready
Ty Rodgers is dunking again. Why is he still not ready to play for Illinois basketball
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February 7, 2026 at 1:26 AM
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CBS' Gary Parrish, Matt Norlander picks for the Illinois vs. Michigan State basketball game
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CBS basketball expert predictions for Illinois vs. Michigan State
CBS' Gary Parrish is on the Illinois basketball bandwagon entering the game at MSU
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February 7, 2026 at 12:21 AM
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Brad Underwood, Kylan Boswell don wigs to plug Illinois basketball's Jake Davis giveaway
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Illinois basketball's Jake Davis wig giveaway teases fans in video
Illinois basketball's latest promo features a wig and a very different Brad Underwood
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February 6, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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Michigan State opens as a slight favorite vs. Illinois basketball
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The Fighting Illini open as a slight underdog vs. Michigan State basketball
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February 6, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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Video: Illinois' Keaton Wagler drills half-court buzzer-beater vs. Northwestern basketball
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See Keaton Wagler hit a half-court buzzer-beater vs. Northwestern
A Keaton Wagler heave from beyond half court left Illinois basketball fans buzzing
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February 5, 2026 at 3:39 AM
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Which Illini basketball players got the most “don’t date my daughter” votes before Valentine’s Day?
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Illinois players name teammates they wouldn’t let date their daughter
Illinois basketball goes viral with unexpected dating advice from the locker room
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February 5, 2026 at 12:10 AM
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ESPN's Jay Bilas compares Illinois basketball guard Keaton Wagler to NBA star Tyrese Haliburton's rise
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ESPN's Jay Bilas praises Illinois' Keaton Wagler's basketball IQ
ESPN's Jay Bilas explains why Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler looks years ahead of his age
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February 4, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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So, when will Kylan Boswell be back? Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood explains
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How Kylan Boswell is impacting Illinois basketball while injured
Stitches out, timeline unclear: What Brad Underwood revealed about Kylan Boswell's injury
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February 4, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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Review: This is Your Grandparents’ ‘Muppet Show,’ Fortunately
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February 3, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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Illinois basketball vs. Nebraska wasn’t just a win — it became FS1’s most-watched game ever
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Illinois basketball vs. Nebraska drew record viewership on FS1
Illinois vs. Nebraska wasn’t just a win — it became FS1’s most-watched game ever
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February 4, 2026 at 12:37 AM
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Illinois basketball freshman Keaton Wagler just beat Heisman quarterback Fernando Mendoza in merchandise sales
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Illinois' Keaton Wagler tops NIL sales, beating QB Fernando Mendoza
A 46-point game, then this: Illinois guard Keaton Wagler leads the country in NIL sales
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February 4, 2026 at 12:05 AM
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The Illinois Fighting Illini open as a double-digit favorite vs. Northwestern basketball
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Illinois opens as a double-digit favorite vs. Northwestern men's basketball
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February 3, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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The SLU Billikens open as a significant favorite vs. Davidson Wildcats basketball
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Find out the St. Louis vs. Davidson basketball betting odds
The SLU Billikens open as a significant favorite vs. Davidson Wildcats basketball
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February 2, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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Nebraska opens as a slight favorite vs. Illinois basketball
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Nebraska opens as a slight favorite vs. Illinois basketball
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January 31, 2026 at 10:26 PM
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Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood gives update on Kylan Boswell's hand injury
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Illinois' Brad Underwood gives update on Kylan Boswell's hand injury
What Brad Underwood said about Kylan Boswell’s recovery after hand surgery
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January 31, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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Ahead of game at Nebraska, CBS’ Gary Parrish picks against Illinois basketball — despite the nation’s top offense
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CBS expert says Illinois has the top player but still picks Nebraska
CBS’ Gary Parrish picks against Illinois basketball — despite the nation’s top offense
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January 31, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood reveals season-ending news for reserve big man Jason Jakstys
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Illinois’ Brad Underwood reveals season-ending news for backup big man
Why Illinois basketball backup center Jason Jakstys won’t return this season
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January 31, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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Miami (Ohio) to award Ron Harper an honorary degree before NIU basketball game
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Bulls legend Ron Harper to receive honorary degree before NIU game
Before NIU basketball tips off, a Chicago Bulls legend takes center stage
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January 31, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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SLU Billikens coach Josh Schertz shares shots at St. Louis bar after win vs. Dayton men's basketball
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Billikens coach Josh Schertz shares shots at St. Louis bar after win
After a 31-point win, SLU’s basketball coach took an unexpected turn behind a St. Louis bar
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January 31, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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Mizzou opens as a sizable favorite vs. Mississippi State men's basketball
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Find out the Missouri vs. Mississippi State basketball betting odds
Mizzou opens as a sizable favorite vs. Mississippi State men's basketball
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January 30, 2026 at 10:41 PM
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How to watch Northern Illinois vs. No. 24 Miami (Ohio) basketball on live stream plus game time
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Find out the Northern Illinois vs. No. 24 Miami basketball live stream
Here's how to watch unbeaten Miami (Ohio) vs. Northern Illinois basketball on live stream
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January 30, 2026 at 8:07 PM