Jeremy Werner
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NEWS: #illini hire Tyrone Wheatley as running backs coach
The former Big Ten great, NFL running back and former college head coach brings loads of experience to Bret Bielema's staff
Why it matters ⤵️
The former Big Ten great, NFL running back and former college head coach brings loads of experience to Bret Bielema's staff
Why it matters ⤵️
Illini hire Tyrone Wheatley as running backs coach
The Big Ten great and former NFL running back has college head coaching experience
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February 16, 2026 at 7:54 PM
NEWS: #illini hire Tyrone Wheatley as running backs coach
The former Big Ten great, NFL running back and former college head coach brings loads of experience to Bret Bielema's staff
Why it matters ⤵️
The former Big Ten great, NFL running back and former college head coach brings loads of experience to Bret Bielema's staff
Why it matters ⤵️
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Four-star 2028 Neuqua Valley wing Cole Kelly (@colekelly_14) visited #illini on Sunday with teammate Mason Martin, a 2027 Illini commit.
"I think I just like being here," Kelly said.
The top-40 prospect on the Illini's heavy early pursuit ⤵️
"I think I just like being here," Kelly said.
The top-40 prospect on the Illini's heavy early pursuit ⤵️
Four-star 2028 Neuqua Valley wing Cole Kelly visits Illini: 'I just think I like being here'
Illinois has made the top-50 prospect a top priority early
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February 16, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Four-star 2028 Neuqua Valley wing Cole Kelly (@colekelly_14) visited #illini on Sunday with teammate Mason Martin, a 2027 Illini commit.
"I think I just like being here," Kelly said.
The top-40 prospect on the Illini's heavy early pursuit ⤵️
"I think I just like being here," Kelly said.
The top-40 prospect on the Illini's heavy early pursuit ⤵️
Long a pride of the #illini, the @TheOrangeKrush became a target of the fan base following an OT loss to Wisconsin. But the Krush responded.
"Sometimes you need that criticism," Krush VP Cale Rauman said.
My column from a revved-up State Farm Center ⤵️
"Sometimes you need that criticism," Krush VP Cale Rauman said.
My column from a revved-up State Farm Center ⤵️
Werner | Krush responds to criticism by providing Illini edge against IU: 'Sometimes you need that criticism'
The proud Illini student section took barbs all week but provided an intense atmosphere in the Illini's bounce-back win over Indiana.
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February 16, 2026 at 3:17 AM
Long a pride of the #illini, the @TheOrangeKrush became a target of the fan base following an OT loss to Wisconsin. But the Krush responded.
"Sometimes you need that criticism," Krush VP Cale Rauman said.
My column from a revved-up State Farm Center ⤵️
"Sometimes you need that criticism," Krush VP Cale Rauman said.
My column from a revved-up State Farm Center ⤵️
LIVE POSTGAME POD: @ktausk13 and I react to #illini basketball's 71-51 rout of Indiana, Kylan Boswell's return, David Mirkovic's dominance, Andrej Stojakovic's absence and the upcoming LA trip
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LIVE REACTION: Illini krush Indiana 71-51 in bounce-back win - YouTube
Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois basketball's 71-51 win over Indiana on Sunday. The guys discuss Kylan Boswell's impact in hi...
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February 15, 2026 at 9:14 PM
LIVE POSTGAME POD: @ktausk13 and I react to #illini basketball's 71-51 rout of Indiana, Kylan Boswell's return, David Mirkovic's dominance, Andrej Stojakovic's absence and the upcoming LA trip
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WATCH: #illini coach Brad Underwood discusses a 71-51 win over Indiana.
Indiana postgame: Illini coach Brad Underwood press conference
Illinois coach Brad Underwood discusses a 71-51 win over Indiana.
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February 15, 2026 at 8:48 PM
WATCH: #illini coach Brad Underwood discusses a 71-51 win over Indiana.
WATCH: #hoosiers coach Darian DeVries and center Sam Alexis discuss a 71-51 loss at Indiana
Illinois postgame: Indiana coach Darian DeVries & Sam Alexis press conference
Indiana coach Darian DeVries and center Sam Alexis discuss a 71-51 loss at Indiana.
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February 15, 2026 at 8:47 PM
WATCH: #hoosiers coach Darian DeVries and center Sam Alexis discuss a 71-51 loss at Indiana
#illini Brad Underwood: Andrej Stojakovic still coming back. You got to be able to do it in practice and have that healthy. My biggest concern is the health of us long-term. If that means he needs to stay at home from LA and live in hyperbaric, we'll do that.
February 15, 2026 at 8:33 PM
#illini Brad Underwood: Andrej Stojakovic still coming back. You got to be able to do it in practice and have that healthy. My biggest concern is the health of us long-term. If that means he needs to stay at home from LA and live in hyperbaric, we'll do that.
#illini Brad Underwood: Officials admitted they missed a foul on Keaton Wagler before the half. Others flop and flail about. Keaton Wagler plays the game the right way and doesn't get those calls. He's not trying to act. He's trying to win a basketball game.
February 15, 2026 at 8:32 PM
#illini Brad Underwood: Officials admitted they missed a foul on Keaton Wagler before the half. Others flop and flail about. Keaton Wagler plays the game the right way and doesn't get those calls. He's not trying to act. He's trying to win a basketball game.
#illini Brad Underwood: David Mirkovic "has probably gotten overshadowed by the other guy. That's probably not fair for how good Mirk has been all year."
February 15, 2026 at 8:31 PM
#illini Brad Underwood: David Mirkovic "has probably gotten overshadowed by the other guy. That's probably not fair for how good Mirk has been all year."
WATCH: #illini players David Mirkovic and Kylan Boswell discuss a 71-51 win over Indiana on Sunday
Indiana postgame: Illini players David Mirkovic & Kylan Boswell press conference
Illinois players David Mirkovic and Kylan Boswell discuss a 71-51 win over Indiana on Sunday.
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February 15, 2026 at 8:26 PM
WATCH: #illini players David Mirkovic and Kylan Boswell discuss a 71-51 win over Indiana on Sunday
#illini Brad Underwood: What a night by our freshmen. Mirk was spectacular. He texted me immediately after the Wisconsin game taking the blame for it because he wasn't mentally at his best. He practiced at a different level, and that showed up today.
February 15, 2026 at 8:23 PM
#illini Brad Underwood: What a night by our freshmen. Mirk was spectacular. He texted me immediately after the Wisconsin game taking the blame for it because he wasn't mentally at his best. He practiced at a different level, and that showed up today.
#illini Brad Underwood: The defense was as good as it's been all year. Kylan Boswell returning helped that with Wilkerson. But we just got back to us on the offensive glass.
February 15, 2026 at 8:22 PM
#illini Brad Underwood: The defense was as good as it's been all year. Kylan Boswell returning helped that with Wilkerson. But we just got back to us on the offensive glass.
#illini Brad Underwood: Other than the win, the best part of today was the locker room after the game with Will Riley and Kasparas Jakucionis here along with some recruits and current players.
"The relationships are pretty cool."
"The relationships are pretty cool."
February 15, 2026 at 8:21 PM
#illini Brad Underwood: Other than the win, the best part of today was the locker room after the game with Will Riley and Kasparas Jakucionis here along with some recruits and current players.
"The relationships are pretty cool."
"The relationships are pretty cool."
#illini Kylan Boswell said he thought his first game would be against USC, but used the hyperbaric chamber and sauna and extra sleep to help heal faster.
February 15, 2026 at 8:16 PM
#illini Kylan Boswell said he thought his first game would be against USC, but used the hyperbaric chamber and sauna and extra sleep to help heal faster.
#illini Kylan Boswell said Lamar Wilkerson is a great player and is going to get his, but the key is just to make things as difficult as possible for him.
Note: 13 field goal attempts was his fewest in the last six games.
Note: 13 field goal attempts was his fewest in the last six games.
February 15, 2026 at 8:15 PM
#illini Kylan Boswell said Lamar Wilkerson is a great player and is going to get his, but the key is just to make things as difficult as possible for him.
Note: 13 field goal attempts was his fewest in the last six games.
Note: 13 field goal attempts was his fewest in the last six games.
#illini David Mirkovic: Kylan is our most important plyaer, especially on the defensive player. I feel safer when he's on the court guarding the other team's best player.
February 15, 2026 at 8:12 PM
#illini David Mirkovic: Kylan is our most important plyaer, especially on the defensive player. I feel safer when he's on the court guarding the other team's best player.
#illini Kylan Boswell: Hearing your name in the intros means everything to me. Was an unfortunate situation, but I'm appreciative of getting the opportunity again.
February 15, 2026 at 8:11 PM
#illini Kylan Boswell: Hearing your name in the intros means everything to me. Was an unfortunate situation, but I'm appreciative of getting the opportunity again.
Darian DeVries: Illinois is one of the best rebounding teams in the country, for good reason. They've got great size and come with physicality.
February 15, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Darian DeVries: Illinois is one of the best rebounding teams in the country, for good reason. They've got great size and come with physicality.
Perusing the box score further, and a few things stand out:
🔸 Kylan Boswell 33 minutes played in first game back
🔸 Five #illini with 6+ rebounds
🔸 One Illini made more than one 3-pointer (Mirkovic) in a 20-point win
🔸 Kylan Boswell 33 minutes played in first game back
🔸 Five #illini with 6+ rebounds
🔸 One Illini made more than one 3-pointer (Mirkovic) in a 20-point win
February 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Perusing the box score further, and a few things stand out:
🔸 Kylan Boswell 33 minutes played in first game back
🔸 Five #illini with 6+ rebounds
🔸 One Illini made more than one 3-pointer (Mirkovic) in a 20-point win
🔸 Kylan Boswell 33 minutes played in first game back
🔸 Five #illini with 6+ rebounds
🔸 One Illini made more than one 3-pointer (Mirkovic) in a 20-point win
Quick hits: Mirkovic dominates, Boswell returns in #Illini's bounce-back 71-51 win over Indiana
🔸What happened
🔸What it means
🔸Star of the game
🔸Stats of the game
🔸Don’t overlook
🔸 What’s next
READ: 247sports.com/colleg...
🔸What happened
🔸What it means
🔸Star of the game
🔸Stats of the game
🔸Don’t overlook
🔸 What’s next
READ: 247sports.com/colleg...
February 15, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Quick hits: Mirkovic dominates, Boswell returns in #Illini's bounce-back 71-51 win over Indiana
🔸What happened
🔸What it means
🔸Star of the game
🔸Stats of the game
🔸Don’t overlook
🔸 What’s next
READ: 247sports.com/colleg...
🔸What happened
🔸What it means
🔸Star of the game
🔸Stats of the game
🔸Don’t overlook
🔸 What’s next
READ: 247sports.com/colleg...