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One week after hitting a disgraceful low, Michigan State plays on at Illinois

The sports world remains outraged at the Spartans for their violent acts in the stadium tunnel at Michigan. My question: Why is anyone even surprised?

Chicago Sun-Times

No. 23 Illinois will rely on new names to help stay atop the Big Ten

The Illini were big winners in the offseason transfer market, securing former Texas Tech wing Terrence Shannon Jr. and Baylor forward Matthew Mayer.

Chicago Sun-Times

La Velle E. Neal III: Transfer portal has reshaped Big Ten men's basketball, as Gophers know well

Indiana is the top pick in the Big Ten men's basketball preseason media poll, but it might be easier to predict the Twins' starting rotation next season than it is to figure out the pecking order of a conference in transition.

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Men’s College Basketball Offseason Winners and Losers

UNC and Kentucky made out very well, while Michigan State did not. Who else joins them?

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Illinois lands former 5-star Kentucky PG commit Skyy Clark

Former five-star Kentucky point guard commit Skyy Clark has committed to Illinois.

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Brad Underwood gets lucrative extension at Illinois after Kansas State coaching search

The world may never know if Brad Underwood seriously considered the thought of leaving Illinois for Kansas State when the Wildcats expressed interest in hiring him as their new men’s basketball coach earlier this month.

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NCAA Tournament: Big Ten title hopes down to Purdue, Michigan. One of these years …

If the league is so great, what’s with the two-decades-long national-championship drought?

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Illinois is the No. 4 seed in the South Region. The Illini will play No. 13 Chattanooga on Friday in Pittsburgh.

Trent Frazier and Coleman Hawkins wore sunglasses to their news conference Sunday after getting the word Illinois had earned a No. 4 seed in the South Region of the NCAA Tournament, where they’ll take on 13th-seeded Chattanooga in a first-round game at 5:50 p.m. Friday in Pittsburgh (TNT).

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Cuteness doesn’t cut it for Illinois as top seed gets knocked out of Big Ten Tournament by Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS — Illinois guard Andre Curbelo executed a beautiful behind-the-back dribble during the first half of a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal against Indiana — then blew the layup.

Chicago Tribune

Indiana 65, Illinois 63: Can’t shoot, can’t win. But wait, was this a good thing for the Illini?

Coach Brad Underwood claims extra rest heading into the NCAA Tournament will be just what the doctor ordered.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois coach Brad Underwood apologizes for Illini fans’ over-the-line taunting of an Iowa player

As Illinois prepared for their Big 10 tournament opener, coach Brad Underwood on Wednesday addressed allegations of inappropriate taunts by Illini fans aimed at Iowa player Kris Murray.

Chicago Tribune

Kofi Cockburn, Alfonso Plummer help No. 15 Illinois beat Michigan

Cockburn scored 27 points and Alfonso Plummer had 26, helping Illinois beat Michigan 93-85 on Sunday.

Chicago Sun-Times

WATCH: What Illinois head coach Brad Underwood said about Ohio State after the loss

Watch what Illini head coach Brad Underwood said about Ohio State after the loss to the Buckeyes. Do you agree with his assessment of Malaki Branham? #GoBucks

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Kofi Cockburn leads No. 12 Illinois past slumping No. 19 Spartans

Cockburn scored 27 points and Jacob Grandison had a season-high 24 as the Illini held off the Spartans 79-74.

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Kofi Cockburn, Illinois’ supersized BMOC, is a still-growing force that can’t be contained

Big body, big game, big heart, big smile … big future? The junior center just might have it all.

Chicago Sun-Times

Who’s kicking whose you-know-what? Illini eager to scrap with Spartans on Saturday

After being "punked" in its last outing, Illinois should be fighting mad, coach Brad Underwood says.

Chicago Sun-Times

So good, so soon for Bulls’ Ayo Dosunmu? Illinois’ Brad Underwood scoffs at surprise

"People don’t really know these kids," Underwood said. "You guys only know what you see."

Sports Illustrated

Robin No More: Kofi Cockburn Has Taken Charge, and He’s Got Illinois Aiming High

The affable center knows his time to lead is now, which is exactly why he came back to Champaign.

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Jaden Ivey Has Found His Next Gear, and Purdue Is Reaping the Benefits

And Purdue, which has never quite had a player like the star, is reaping the benefits.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Kofi Cockburn returns from concussion protocols to lead No. 24 Illinois to 59-56 win against Northwestern

EVANSTON, Ill. — Illinois center Kofi Cockburn returned to the lineup against Northwestern on Saturday at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston after missing two games in concussion protocols, leading the Illini to a pulsating 59-56 win against the Wildcats.

Chicago Sun-Times

Better than Ayo? That’s what Illinois’ coach says in defense of snubbed Trent Frazier

"A joke," Brad Underwood calls the 15-man Naismith defensive player of the year watch list, which doesn’t include the Illini’s senior leader.

Sports Illustrated

College Hoops Mailbag: Louisville and Maryland Coaching Candidates, More

Plus, answering your bracket-related questions and why Fred Hoiberg is struggling in his return to college.

Chicago Sun-Times

Things get heated as Bulls fall to Bucks in their first showdown of season

It was an ugly game epitomized by a third-quarter flagrant-2 foul on Milwaukee’s Grayson Allen, who all but threw Alex Caruso to the ground and was ejected from the game.

Chicago Sun-Times

Without Cockburn, No. 17 Illinois falls at Maryland

The Terrapins beat the Illini 81-65 with Cockburn sidelined because of a concussion. With the star big man unavailable, the Terps enjoyed a 40-16 scoring advantage in the paint.

Chicago Sun-Times

Purdue 96, Illinois 88 (2OT): Andre Curbelo makes long-awaited return in instant classic

Is it Feb. 10 yet? That’s when the Illini and Boilermakers meet again.

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