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Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman hit on a variety of different talking points (Illini men’s basketball success, Memorial Stadium upgrades, the Ubben Basketball Complex project) during his annual gathering with local media earlier this week. Before the Big Ten shook up the college spor…

Pretend for a moment: UCLA and USC join the Big Ten ahead of the 2022-23 men’s basketball season and not in two years. How would the Bruins and Trojans stack up? Illini beat writer Scott Richey addresses that question:

Happy 246th birthday to America on Monday. On this patriotic day, we salute the “Fourth of July” Illini. Selected as the honorary captain of this patriotic unit is basketball legend Marcus Liberty.

Unless Illini supporters return to the battlefront, most rivals will enjoy an edge in attracting talent

Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood a fan of recent conference expansion

Welcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Richey. He’ll offer up insights every morning on Brad Underwood’s team:

Illini tapped into international recruiting connections to land French forward Zacharie Perrin 

Now with the initial shock of USC and UCLA joining the Big Ten, how does the league go about its future football plans?

Welcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Richey. He’ll offer up insights every morning on Brad Underwood’s team:

By adding USC and UCLA to the Big Ten, it's clear distance is an issue. But the benefits outweigh the inconvenience by a wide margin.

Welcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Richey. He’ll offer up insights every morning on Brad Underwood’s team:

Pac-12 defectors make Big Ten a coast-to-coast conference

French forward bolsters top 10 recruiting class for Illinois

Incoming Illini wing confident in his abilities as his college career starts: 'I feel like I bring a lot to the table'

Illinois basketball practice facility should be completed before the start of the 2022-23 season

These six former Illini are still making a name for themselves as pro golfers

The current Illinois men's golf coach — who's still playing and winning on his own — has a steady stable of former players who are keeping busy on pro tours

Welcome to “Good Morning, Illini Nation,” your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Richey. He’ll offer up insights every morning on Brad Underwood’s team:

With family fully relocated to Champaign, first-year coach turns full attention to building successful Illini team: 'There's definitely a reenergized feel for the program'

Oakwood native finished second at the USA Championships in the 1,500 meters on Saturday at Hayward Field