ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI NEWS

Luke Goode - Returns to practice Goode (foot) will be in uniform for Saturday's game against Iowa, Joey Wagner of 247Sports reports.

Impact Goode returned to practice on Thursday for the first time this season after sustaining a foot injury. Though he will be in uniform, it is unclear if he will be cleared to play. If he is unable to play, his next chance to return is Tuesday against Minnesota.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coleman Hawkins - Scores 10 points in win Hawkins notched 10 points (2-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 72-56 victory over Nebraska.

Impact Hawkins continues to play well over his last three games, scoring in double figures twice and logging at least eight boards on each occasion. With nine free throws made in his last two contests, Hawkins is also doing a better job of taking advantage of his size in the paint.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Power Rankings: Purdue in command, Illinois quietly heating up

At 21-1, the Boilermakers are not only the best team in basketball but could give the Big Ten its first national champion since 2000.

JANUARY 30, 2023

Nebraska hosts Mayer and Illinois

Illinois hosts the Nebraska Cornhuskers after Matthew Mayer scored 26 points in Illinois' 61-51 victory against the Wisconsin Badgers

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matthew Mayer - Stars in win Mayer logged 26 points (9-19 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, one block and one steal in 33 minutes during Saturday's 61-51 win over Wisconsin.

Impact Mayer set a new season-high for points in a game to give the reeling Badgers another loss on the record. With at least 19 points scored in three of his last five games and another in double-figures, Mayer has surged of late when other stars for the Illini aren't as productive.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

College basketball highlights: Indiana, Arizona, Illinois win big

It was a full day of college hoops on FOX featuring Arizona, Ohio State, Indiana, Illinois and more. Here are the top plays!

JANUARY 29, 2023

Mayer's career-high 26 leads Illinois over Wisconsin 61-51

Matthew Mayer scored 18 of his career-high 26 points in the second half and Illinois defeated Wisconsin 61-51

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What to watch for in Ohio State-Indiana, Arizona-Washington, more on FOX

From All-American candidates to top-10 teams and others looking to build their NCAA Tournament resume, there's no shortage of storylines thi...

JANUARY 27, 2023

How to watch Illinois vs. Wisconsin Badgers basketball: TV channel, live stream, game time What to know to watch the Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Wisconsin Badgers basketball game via TV and online live stream on Saturday, Jan. 28,...

JANUARY 27, 2023 • STLTODAY.COM

Shannon scores 17, Illinois beats Ohio State 69-60

Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 12 of his 17 points in the first half, Jayden Epps added 14 points in his second career start and Illinois beat Ohio State 69-60

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jayden Epps - Scores 14 points Epps ended Tuesday's 69-60 victory over Ohio State with 14 points (5-13 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 31 minutes.

Impact Epps scored more than 10 points during all but two of his nine games from Dec. 22 to Jan. 24. He logged a 10.3-point average across the nine-game span. The rate could make Epps continually favored over fellow guard Sencire Harris, who continues struggling to score at all.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Illinois vs Ohio State Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for January 24 (Fighting Illini Bounce Back in Big Ten Battle) Illinois vs Ohio State Game Info 2022-23 NCAA Basketball Regular Season GameIllinois (13-6, 4-4 Big Ten) vs. Ohio State (11-8, 3-5 Big Ten)D...

JANUARY 24, 2023 • FANDUEL.COM

Sencire Harris - Coming off the bench Harris is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Ohio State, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports reports.

Impact Harris, who's started all of the Fighting Illini's previous seven matchups, will revert back to the bench while freshman Jayden Epps gets the starting nod versus the Buckeyes on Tuesday night. As a starter, the 6-foot-4 Harris averaged just 3.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest, so this move is likely an attempt to bring some new life and energy into the core rotation.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Epps - Receives starting nod Tuesday Epps is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Ohio State, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports reports.

Impact Epps is now in line to make his second start of the 2022-23 campaign Tuesday night versus the Buckeyes while Sencire Harris reverts to the bench. The last time that the freshman guard started, he posted five points, four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 27 minutes.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What To Watch: Ohio State hopes to stay hot with road trip to Illinois Fresh off a home win over Iowa, Ohio State will be back on the road Tuesday night as the Buckeyes travel to Illinois. ESPN will have live co...

JANUARY 24, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Luke Goode - Not fully practicing yet Illinois head coach Brad Underwood said Monday that Goode (foot) is "not in full practice yet" and remains without a clear timeline to resume playing, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports r...

Impact Goode is scheduled to have a doctor's appointment next week before Illinois provides another updates on his status, so the 6-foot-7 wing can safely be ruled out for games Tuesday versus Ohio State, Saturday at Wisconsin and Jan. 31 versus Nebraska, at a minimum. After appearing in 28 games for the Illini in 2021-22 and averaging 2.0 points in 8.9 minutes per game, Goode has yet to play this season while he works his way back from a fractured left foot.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

College basketball tiers: ACC, Big East highlight top conference races

The ACC is wide open, with a surprise contender sitting atop the conference standings. Andy Katz separates the top conference races into tie...

JANUARY 20, 2023

Richey | Value of a point guard Is there still a place for traditional table setters?

JANUARY 20, 2023 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

Men's basketball notebook: Pro wrestler makes himself at home Brad Underwood and Matthew Mayer have had good things to say about one another lately, after questions about their coach-player relationship...

JANUARY 20, 2023 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM

Terrence Shannon - Collects 26 points in loss Shannon provided 26 points (8-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 6-10 FT), one rebound, three assists, one block and three steals across 37 minutes during Thursday's 80-65 loss to Indiana.

Impact Shannon scored the most points in his last 15 games but it wasn't enough with Trayce Jackson-Davis scoring 35 on the other side. In his last five games, Shannon has scored at least 24 points on three occasions. He needs to show more consistency from the floor but since he takes a high number of shots Shannon still holds good potential for the Illini.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brad Underwood 'Not Worried' About Jackson-Davis' 35 Points in Illinois' 15-Point Loss Indiana star forward Trayce Jackson-Davis scored 35 points in a 80-65 win, but Illinois coach Brad Underwood was more concerned with the Ill...

JANUARY 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

WATCH: Indiana's Jalen Hood-Schifino Dunks On Coleman Hawkins Indiana freshman guard Jalen Hood-Schifino split the Illinois defense and dunked over Coleman Hawkins in the first half.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

WATCH: Indiana's Trayce Jackson-Davis Swats Dain Dainja Illinois forward Dain Dainja drove to the left block, but Indiana’s Trayce Jackson-Davis was there to reject the shot off the backboard.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

How to Watch Indiana Basketball Against Illinois on Thursday Indiana basketball (11-6, 2-4) battles the Illinois Fighting Illini (13-5, 4-3) on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET at the State Farm Center in Cham...

JANUARY 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Will a national title contender emerge from the Big Ten?

The Big Ten has a top-five team and the leading contender for national player of the year. But is the conference ready to shine in March Mad...

JANUARY 18, 2023