Schedule drop. 🏀🙌#Illini x #JointheFight 🔶🔷 pic.twitter.com/NaEuVcjdJt

— Illinois Basketball (@IlliniMBB) August 23, 2019

The #Illini open the regular season Nov. 5, the earliest start in program history. Prior to this season, the earliest Illinois season opener came on Nov. 8.

More notes on the 2019-20 schedule ⤵️https://t.co/OBEDn2eiVg

— Illinois Basketball (@IlliniMBB) August 23, 2019

Blessings! 🔶🔷🏈 @IlliniFootball
🎥: @BigTenNetwork pic.twitter.com/6qd0QV61BE

— Reggie Corbin (@JuicedUpReg) August 22, 2019

A must-listen for #Illini fans 🎧

🎥 @IlliniRSmith mic'd up for BTN pic.twitter.com/MKJySVQxtW

— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) August 22, 2019

We toured @IlliniFootball's new facility Wednesday, and the place is stunning. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/DSbIOpdA7P

— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) August 22, 2019

The @BigTenNetwork Bus Tour coming to practice means one thing: Game day is almost here. 🔜🏈@LovieSmith's interview from The B1G Show ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/nUggkuJVHW

— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) August 22, 2019

How did Lovie Smith and @IlliniRSmith decide on Brandon Peters as the @Illinifootball QB1? In the hallway...hear more tonight on @WCIA3 at 10 pic.twitter.com/XHCaG9hBrQ

— Bret Beherns (@WCIA3Bret) August 22, 2019

Highest graded returning Big Ten running backs...
Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin - 92.2
Reggie Corbin, Illinois - 84.6
Mohamed Ibrahim, Minnesota - 81.3
Anthony McFarland Jr., Maryland - 79.2
J.K. Dobbins, Ohio State - 77.4 https://t.co/RENPn2a78Y

— Illini Stats & Notes (@IlliniStats) August 22, 2019

New at Memorial Stadium.

10 Days until the @IlliniFootball home opener against Akron!

🎟 https://t.co/HiyeUqNPpf#Illini | #JointheFight pic.twitter.com/LiZG2Vpp7q

— Illinois Athletics (@IlliniAthletics) August 21, 2019

Lovie Smith's new office has some sweet Bears memorabilia: pic.twitter.com/NuyJrcVJKS

— Alex Roux (@arouxBTN) August 21, 2019

Always great to have former #Illini @HowardGriffith back on campus.

Things look a little different since his last trip to Champaign ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/hOKs4deSKx

— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) August 22, 2019

Illinois makes the top 5 for 2020 SF Samson Ruzhentsev. Ranked in the top 60 by 247 and one of the guys Jamall Walker watched while out in Greece https://t.co/W4KlRlOUPL

— UIHoopsRecruits (@UIHoopsRecruits) August 22, 2019

I just talked to Hamilton Heights wing Samson Ruzhentsev, and he has four visits setup.

Here they are:

Ole Miss (Sept. 20-22)
Florida (Sept. 27-29)
Illinois (Oct. 2-4)
Stanford (Oct. 6-8)

— Courtney Asher Smith (@CourtneyHoops90) August 22, 2019

QB1 ➡️ Brandon Peters@LovieSmith has officially announced the Game 1 #Illini starting QB.

🔗 https://t.co/4OiYrJ4j3F pic.twitter.com/kOmHXApw3c

— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) August 20, 2019

Welcome the newest #Illini to wear the Orange and Blue, Lincoln's Jermaine Hamlin @king_Rome34

More info. on the addition of Hamlin here:https://t.co/v2YR3W110d

— Illinois Basketball (@IlliniMBB) August 20, 2019

Jermaine Hamlin Talks Illini Basketball Commitment:
Former Lincoln 6'10" forward discusses his decision to attend the U of I and play for the Fighting Illini https://t.co/rauPrhwhiq pic.twitter.com/Y4qIMiI7K5

— Channel1450.com (@Channel1450com) August 20, 2019

Illinois produces the fourth-most college hockey players of any state -- but it doesn't have a Division I program. The University of Illinois is almost ready to change that. https://t.co/gkCnP3yJyQ

— Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune) August 20, 2019

What do the recent additions mean for #Illini signee Bernard Kouma? I asked Brad Underwood today...

"Until we know anything more there, we're planning on him being an Illini."

Also, comments on the Kofi/Feliz visa issue & the latest with BBV's injury...https://t.co/9eis1ILmTZ

— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) August 19, 2019

"Marquez Beason will be having season-ending knee surgery in the future. It's unfortunate. He was one of the highlights early on. He's going to be a great player." - @LovieSmithhttps://t.co/J8Pld2ZUGj

— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) August 19, 2019

🔶 Hail to the Orange 🔶
🔷 Hail to the Blue 🔷

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙎𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙨 𝙎𝙋𝙀𝘾𝙏𝘼𝘾𝙐𝙇𝘼𝙍. pic.twitter.com/0yHPTwpJ1n

— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) August 18, 2019

We got you big boy ⁦@BobbyRoundtr97⁩ 🔸🔹 pic.twitter.com/E5oHkxkupm

— Rod Smith (@IlliniRSmith) August 18, 2019

The thing I'm not sure people understand: how bad the old facilities were. So, a thread... starting with the old squad room and the new squad room. pic.twitter.com/BbwmyJKJnE

— Robert (@ALionEye) August 18, 2019

ILLINOIS. Committed. 👨🏽‍🔬Year...🧡💙 #illinination pic.twitter.com/kRQiOjYOFe

— Jacob Grandison (@slimjake_) August 18, 2019

With the commitment of Grandison, that means Bernard Kouma will not be a part of the 2019 class. It also means UI will have all 13 scholarships filled for the first time in a very long time. 2 open scholarships in 2020, but expect the staff to recruit to fill 4 (or more) spots.

— UIHoopsRecruits (@UIHoopsRecruits) August 18, 2019

Brad Underwood, #Illini add another transfer to the roster with the commitment of Jacob Grandison on Sunday morning. Details https://t.co/gFNQ4Ttene pic.twitter.com/8R6ceHw7wy

— IlliniHQ (@IlliniHQ) August 18, 2019

Lincoln 2019 C Jermaine Hamlin @king_Rome34 tells PHI he has committed to #Illini. Athletic defensive minded center played with @STLEaglesBBall in EYBL this summer. @DPiper247 @JWerner247 @RyanEasterling @Sturdy32 @IllinoisRivals @IllinoisLoyalty

— Scott Burgess (@scottybscout) August 17, 2019

With the commitment of Jermaine Hamlin, less than 10 days until class starts and Bernard Kouma yet to be cleared, I'm assuming that Bernard Kouma will not be part of the 2019 class. I've updated the scholarship grid, which leaves 1 open in the 2019 class.

— UIHoopsRecruits (@UIHoopsRecruits) August 18, 2019

Story: #Illini have landed a pledge from Lincoln HS 2019 big man Jermaine Hamlin. First reported by @scottybscout.

6'10" prospect with a defensive presence. Averaged 15 & 8 at Lincoln as a senior. https://t.co/JT18ouAfqi

— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) August 17, 2019

First-year @IlliniFootball offensive line coach Bob McClain is working with an experienced crew. Asmussen | Enabling the run game just one strength of Illini offensive line https://t.co/GyQU7ffBWg via @news_gazette

— Bob Asmussen (@BobAsmussen) August 16, 2019

JUST IN: #Illini will bring in Holy Cross transfer Jacob Grandison for an official visit beginning on Friday. 6'6 perimeter player who can make shots. Sit one to play two.

The 2020 class is crucial. But 'get old & stay old' looks to be in effect too.https://t.co/E4BroOKsvM

— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) August 15, 2019

KK Robinson is down to seven schools: Illinois, Iowa State, Kansas, Texas A&M, Vanderbilt, Arkansas, and TCU. Top-50 prospect out of the 2020 class. https://t.co/qqh50pn2b2

— Jake (@jakeweingarten) August 15, 2019