It wasn’t a bold or popular move, certainly. But c’mon now. It was the right move, even if you didn’t like it. And I didn’t like it.

Illinois has 14 players on its 2025-26 roster, including incoming freshman David Mirkovic, Brandon Lee and Keaton Wagler.

We are very excited about adding Mike Netti to our coaching staff and basketball family,” said Pedon. “I worked with Mike for ...

Blake Fagbemi has already accomplished more on the floor of the State Farm Center than any current University of Illinois player. And now he is one of them. On Wednesday, Fagbemi – a 6-foot senior ...

Benet Academy guard Blake Fagbemi committed to Illinois on Wednesday night. CHAMPAIGN... Scott Richey covers college ...

De Pere's Johnny Kinziger stays loyal to Illinois State during a record-setting year for college basketball transfers, valuing team chemistry and unfinished goals over the portal frenzy.

Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley are projected first-round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft. See where they rank in the latest ...

Illinois State men’s basketball has inked an extension with head coach Ryan Pedon to remain at the helm of the Redbirds ...

Through various roster reconstructions over the past three seasons, Pedon has ushered in a new era of Illinois State ...

The prestigious awards, given to the top boys and girls players in the state, are presented by the Chicago Tribune in conjunction with the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association. Mr. Basketball ...

Illinois State men's basketball coach Ryan Pedon has signed a contract extension through the 2029-30 season. The Redbirds ...

In today’s new college basketball landscape, players reuniting with a former squad is quickly becoming less of an anomaly with each passing year. But any potential Illinois had in benefitting ...