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IlliNow is a Sports Illustrated channel featuring Matthew Stevens to bring you t...he latest News, Highlights, Analysis, Recruiting surrounding the Illinois Fighting Illini.All Articles — 210
Illinois Basketball's Tomislav Ivisic on What Comes Next
9h · Steven GreenbergIf the Illini can keep the 7-1 center in the fold, he could be the biggest piece of next season's Illinois basketball puzzle.
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Why Illinois Basketball's Season Fell Short - And What's Next
Mar 25 · Jackson LangendorfThe Illini bowed out in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, but they now turn the page to what should be a bright future.
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Mark Pope’s Postgame Praise: Kentucky Coach Embraces Illinois Star Will Riley
Mar 25 · Nick ShepkowskiKentucky coach Mark Pope was among the first to embrace Illinois star Will Riley after the second-round game.
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3 Key Numbers From Illinois' Loss to Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament
Mar 24 · Jackson LangendorfThe Illini struggled to take care of the ball and connect on their threes in a season-ending loss to the Wildcats.
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Social Media Heats Up After Kentucky's Round of 32 Win Against Illinois
Mar 24 · Jackson LangendorfEven as the Illini went down – and out – against the Wildcats in the NCAA Tournament, the internet remains undefeated.
Slipped Away: Illinois' Season Ends in NCAA Tournament Loss to Kentucky
Mar 24 · Jason LangendorfThe Illini saw opportunity slip through their grasp amid a storm of sloppy ball-handling and poor defense.
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How to Watch: Illinois Women vs. Texas in NCAA Tournament Second Round
Mar 24 · Jackson LangendorfThe Illini seek to pull off a massive upset and stay alive in the Big Dance on Monday in Austin, Texas.
3 Bold Predictions for Illinois vs. Kentucky in NCAA Tournament Second Round
Mar 23 · Jackson LangendorfOur Magic 8 Ball tells us to expect next-level offense from the Illini's Kasparas Jakucionis and Wildcats' Otega Oweh.
3 Big Questions for Illinois vs. Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament Second Round
Mar 23 · Jackson LangendorfThe well-matched Illini and Wildcats appear set to put on an offensive showcase in Milwaukee on Sunday.
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How Will Riley Rescued His Freshman Season to Become Illinois' Shining Star
Mar 23 · Jason LangendorfMired in midseason struggles after an explosive debut, Riley came around and is finally ready for his role.
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Illinois Women's Basketball Takes First NCAA Tournament Win in 25 Years
Mar 23 · Jason LangendorfThe Illini extended an improbable season with a 66-57 win over Creighton in Saturday's first-round matchup.
Illinois' Brad Underwood Breaks Down Kentucky's Versatile Offense
Mar 23 · Jackson LangendorfThe Illini coach says the Wildcats 'can hurt you in a lot of different ways' – and he would know.
ESPN Predicts Illinois vs. Kentucky: Which Team Will Keep Dancing?
Mar 23 · Jackson LangendorfThe Illini and Wildcats appear poised for a nail-biter, as ESPN has one squad as a very slight favorite.
ESPN's Jeff Borzello Explains the Key for Illinois to Take Down Kentucky
Mar 23 · Jackson LangendorfBorzello focuses on the Illini's reliance on the three-pointer and how it may determine their Round of 32 fate.
