Xavier Simpson, the No. 66 player in ESPN’s Top 100 in the
class of 2016, has committed to Michigan over Illinois.The 5-foot-11, 170 pound Simpson chose Michigan over
Illinois, Miami, Wisconsin and Iowa...
CHICAGO — As I left the United Center following Illinois’ 77-70 loss to Oregon, most Illini fans had the same bewildered look on their faces.
This was supposed to be the year the Illini found balance...
It’s only December, so it’s too early in Illinois’ basketball season for a true must-win game.
But a loss to Oregon on Saturday at United Center in Chicago would hurt, and it would hurt badly.
It...
In an afternoon that saw ranked teams like Michigan and Miami fall at home in upsets, Illinois basketball avoided that same fate.
The No. 24 Illini methodically took care of American University in a 70-55...
In sports, the definition of a “trap game” is when a lesser opponent lurks on the schedule immediately before playing a big game.
No. 24 Illinois basketball plays American on Saturday. Then, the...
Tuesday’s game against Miami was the Illinois men’s basketball team’s first real test of the year. Illinois didn’t pass.
The previously undefeated No. 24 Illini (6-1) dropped a 70-61 contest to...
Much has changed for No. 24 Illinois since the team lost to Miami in the NCAA tournament two years ago.
Last year the Illini filtered in a new class of players, including five freshmen, who matured on...
