Time that has passed since sophomore center's mononucleosis diagnosis has allowed Illinois to make needed adjustments ...

KenPom favors Illinois' 20th-ranked offensive efficiency, sparked by freshman lead guard Kasparas Jakucionis (16.7 points and 5.4 assists per game), excellent scoring and playmaking balance, and ...

Analyzing Thursday’s Illinois at Nebraska odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for the Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini on Thursday night ...

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Entering his fifth season as Illinois coach, Bret Bielema has quickly begun to realize his ever-evolving expectations for ...

Illinois entered the season surrounded by questions ... and single active returner (Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn), the college basketball world had no idea what to expect from them. Even in light of the ...