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Illinois Slotted as KenPom No. 4 for 2026-27
Illinois basketball ranks No. 4 in KenPom's 2026-27 preseason rankings, trailing Duke, Florida and Houston.
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Illinois 2026 Freshmen Could Be Best Underwood Era Class
Illinois' 2026 freshman class now largest since 2018, with depth and star potential.
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Illinois faces three big tests vs Southern Illinois
The Illini must fix their run game, tackling, and receiver depth before Ohio State.
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Illinois makes surprise push for 5-star center Wabbington
The Illini weren't even on his radar in June, but Darius Wabbington just moved up his visit to this weekend.
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Illinois Beat Duke? Still Probably Unranked
Six AP votes and a Week 2 win over Duke still might not be enough to crack the Top 25, and the math explains why.
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