Former Illini coach Bill Self, now at Kansas, received rare commendation in a recent analysis of college basketball coaches ...

The class of 2026 is wide open for the Illinois basketball team, as we try to land some serious talent. There are numerous ...

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The Fighting Illini are one of the top schools in the hunt for the No. 15 prospect in the class of 2026. However, it's far from a sure deal.