The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 28, 2022

No. 10 Michigan State can't overcome miserable shooting night in 56-55 loss to Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Michigan State played one of its best games of the season in Friday’s victory at Wisconsin.

Tribune News Service · Jan 26, 2022

Sluggish start costs Michigan State basketball, drops key game to Illinois

Michigan State dropped a key game against Illinois, 56-55

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 26, 2022

Maryland upsets No. 17 Illinois, 81-65, behind Donta Scott’s 25 points off the bench

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Maryland's game against No. 17 Illinois provided a breath of fresh air.

Tribune News Service · Jan 22, 2022

The Big 10: Kofi Cockburn the latest Illinois star to be sidelined with a concussion

As trends go, this whole Noggin U. deal stinks.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 21, 2022

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 17, 2022

No. 4 Purdue top No. 17 Illinois in double OT battle

Illinois guards Andre Curbelo and Alfonso Plummer made baskets in the final seconds of regulation and the first overtime before the Boilermakers broke away.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 17, 2022