The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

Ranking Men’s College Basketball Power Conferences: Is It Big Ten’s Title to Lose?

With conference tournaments set to begin and March Madness right around the corner, here’s how the sport’s five power leagues stack up.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 4

No. 3 Michigan Loses Key Reserve L.J. Cason to Torn ACL

The Wolverines have great depth, but the loss of Cason is a significant blow to their bench.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 28

Michigan’s Big Ten Title Feels Sweeter Thanks to Morez Johnson Jr.’s Illinois Exit

The Wolverines’ size, toughness and frontcourt dominance—led by the transfer—overwhelmed the Illini in a decisive Big Ten statement.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 28

Dane Miller’s Week 16 Best-in-West Hoops Power Rankings

Dane Miller's Best-in-West Power Rankings for the region's programs across the Big 12, Big Ten, ACC, MW, Pac-12, and WCC.

SuperWest Sports · Feb 23

Donovan Dent Does Best Tyus Edney Impression to Beat Illinois Ahead of March Madness

Donovan Dent recreates Tyus Edney’s famous shot to beat Illinois.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 22

Men’s Basketball State of the Bubble: Stock Up on Georgia, Stock Down on UCLA

Mike White's squad is looking to be in better shape for the NCAA tournament.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 19

Purdue Keeps Failing Its Elite Tests, Pushing Title Hopes to the Brink

The Boilermakers were the preseason No. 1 team, but after a lopsided loss to the current top squad, Michigan, time is running out to make good on those expectations.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 18

Men’s Basketball Bracket Watch: SEC Teams Drop, TCU Moves to Last Team in

West Virginia is a bubble team worth monitoring, while Wisconsin improved its standing the most over the past week.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 17

Dane Miller’s Week 15 Best-in-West Hoops Power Rankings

Dane Miller's Best-in-West Power Rankings for the region's programs across the Big 12, Big Ten, ACC, MW, Pac-12, and WCC.

SuperWest Sports · Feb 16

Best Men’s College Basketball Games to Watch: Big 12 Clash, West Coast Battles Stack Slate

Four ranked matchups headline another jam-packed Saturday, while the bubble seeks to sort itself out with pivotal matchups on tap in the ACC, SEC and WCC.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 13