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Impact Sanders is a 5-foot-10, 190-pound sophomore who did not log any counting stats during his 2024 season, his freshman year with Illinois. An undisclosed problem will cause his unavailability for most of the spring.
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Mario Sanders II - May be available in late spring Illinois' head coach Bret Bielema is hopeful that Sanders (undisclosed) will be available in late spring, Glenn Kinley of WCIA reports.
Cole Rusk - Late-spring availability hopeful Illinois' head coach Bret Bielema is hopeful that Rusk (knee) will be available in late spring, Glenn Kinley of WCIA reports.
Impact During the 2024 offseason, Rusk suffered a season-ending knee injury, which was announced in August. Fast forward to over half a year later, and he is still reeling from his knee injury. But with Rusk probable for late spring, the wait for his availability may soon be in the back mirror.
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Anderson: 'It's been tremendous these last three years that we've been there and looking for that to continue' Staff writer Joey Wright caught up with IHSA Excecutive Director Craig Anderson to cover a range of topics on the eve of the organization's...
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Ashton Hollins - Out for spring, probable for summer Hollins (shoulder) is out for the spring but probable for the summer, Joey Wagner of 247Sports reports.
Impact Hollins underwent surgery for both shoulders, but their procedures are not expected to affect his summer availability for Illinois. Wagner's announcement suggests Hollins has just enough time to get himself ingratiated into the 2025 Illini's system.
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Kaden Feagin - Out for spring, still on track Feagin (hip) will sit out the spring but is "on track" for a potential return, Joey Wagner of 247Sports reports.
Impact Wagner revealed a hip injury affected Feagin's 2024 unavailability. While the problem persists, him being "on track" to physically recovering suggests he could be healthy by summertime.
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The daily pitch from Sports Editor Matt Daniels: March 8, 2025 Congrats, Pat Bryant — and shoutout to Loren Tate, too. ... Cissna Park girls' basketball adds another state trophy to the area case. ... Bi...
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CBS Sports writer optimistic about Bret Bielema's vainglory proving 'bullish' for Illinois football | Sporting News Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema is high on his Fighting Illini, and it has some analysts believing in his bravado.
MARCH 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Nashville hosting Broadway Block Party women's volleyball tournament in August
Nashville will host a trio of women’s volleyball games in a new tournament Aug. 31 at the home of the NHL’s Predators featuring five-time national champs Nebraska with Purdue, Kent...MARCH 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Can't Wait For Saturday | Offensive lineman tops Illini list of most valuable returnees Altmyer also deserves mention
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Ivisic scores 22 to lead Illinois past Iowa and end three-game losing streak
Tomislav Ivisic scored 15 of his 22 points in the first half and Illinois recovered from its beat down at the hands of Duke by beating Iowa 81-61FEBRUARY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
North Carolina State's Zoe Brooks is AP women's basketball player of the week
Zoe Brooks is The Associated Press women's college basketball player of the weekFEBRUARY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sandfort leads Iowa against Illinois after 27-point game
Iowa faces the Illinois Fighting Illini after Payton Sandfort scored 27 points in the Hawkeyes' 85-79 win over the Washington HuskiesFEBRUARY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Illinois hosts Sandfort and Iowa
Iowa visits the Illinois Fighting Illini after Payton Sandfort scored 27 points in the Hawkeyes' 85-79 victory over the Washington HuskiesFEBRUARY 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 4 USC beats 25th-ranked Illinois 76-66 to retain sole possession of 1st in the Big Ten at 15-1
JuJu Watkins and Kiki Iriafen scored 22 points each and No. 4 Southern California defeated 25th-ranked Illinois 76-66 to retain sole possession of first place in the Big TenFEBRUARY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 3 UCLA faces Iowa following Betts' 22-point game
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No. 25 Illinois visits No. 4 USC after Watkins' 28-point showing
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Flagg fun: Illinois coach suggests young Duke star should stay in school and 'chase a girl'
Cooper Flagg has certainly lived up to the hypeFEBRUARY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Flagg scores 16 in MSG debut and No. 3 Duke hands Illinois worst loss ever, 110-67
Cooper Flagg had 16 points in his Madison Square Garden debut and seven players scored in double figures for No. 3 Duke in a 110-67 blowout that marked the most lopsided loss in Il...FEBRUARY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tonje leads No. 11 Wisconsin against Oregon
No. 11 Wisconsin plays the Oregon Ducks after John Tonje scored 31 points in Wisconsin's 95-74 victory over the Illinois Fighting IlliniFEBRUARY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 4 USC takes on No. 25 Illinois, seeks 25th win of season
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Oregon visits No. 11 Wisconsin after Tonje's 31-point outing
No. 11 Wisconsin hosts the Oregon Ducks after John Tonje scored 31 points in Wisconsin's 95-74 victory against the Illinois Fighting IlliniFEBRUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 3 Duke faces Illinois
The No. 3 Duke Blue Devils take on the Illinois Fighting Illini at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New YorkFEBRUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
UCLA's Betts scores 22, sets school single-season blocks mark in 70-55 win over No. 25 Illinois
Lauren Betts scored 22 points, Kiki Rice added 16 and third-ranked UCLA pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 70-55 victory over No. 25 Illinois on Thursday nightFEBRUARY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Duke's Scheyer 'optimistic' that Maliq Brown can return this season from shoulder injury
Duke coach Jon Scheyer is “optimistic” that versatile forward Maliq Brown will return this season from a shoulder injuryFEBRUARY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
