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Four-star guard Illinois' third commitment in 2021 class
CHAMPAIGN — What do you have planned for April 19?
Brad Underwood not in a rush after grueling 2020-21 campaign
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Halftime ceremony planned for Big Ten tournament champions
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:
Beat writer Colin Likas also offers tidbits from defensive coordinator Ryan Walters, linebackers coach Andy Buh and defensive backs coach Aaron Henry.
Petersen chatted with media members Friday via Zoom, ahead of Illinois' ninth spring practice the following morning.
Three new coaches will try to move up the rankings
Veterans return on both sides of the ball at the line of scrimmage for Illini
Underwood's fifth season could be pivotal in program's sustained growth
Ninety years ago today — Apr. 11, 1931 — in Illini baseball’s Big Ten opener, senior William “Buster” Fuzak’s explosive bat led Illinois to a 15-4 home-field win against Northwestern.
CHAMPAIGN — Tony Petersen’s Illinois offense is mostly being kept under wraps this spring. No reason to give the opening opponent, Nebraska, a preview of what is to come.
With recruiting the end-all, be-all, the propensity for deceit is overwhelming
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:
Shipping containers and pools in Urbana; hiking trails in Champaign County; county board members who fear for their safety; and plenty of hotel talk, including what became of the McClurg in Urbana.
Former Illini track and field standout having same type of success as an author
A day after announcing his retirement, long-time UI wrestling coach reflects back on his career Friday: "I’ve been doing this a long time."
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The wins just keep on coming for the Illinois men’s tennis team.
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:
Senior guard not ruling out fifth year in Champaign
Illinois wrestling will have new coach for 2021-22 season after Heffernan announces retirement on Thursday evening
Sleeping in his car. Odd jobs. Raising a young daughter. Walking on to the Illinois football team. Tailon Leitzsey has overcome adversity, but the Illini senior defensive back can now say this, too: he's on scholarship to play football at a Big Ten program. Beat writer Colin Likas shares the 22-year-old's journey.
Illinois sophomore gymnast an internet sensation after vaccine card celebration at recent Big Ten dual meet
Ryan McClure’s spring is off to a good start. And summer looks promising, too.
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:
The offensive lineman has been with Colgate since 2017.
Jim Heffernan was Illinois' head coach for 12 seasons.
Georgian big man declaring for NBA draft, ready for next step
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