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Oh man, this is a hard question! Prior to last season, it would have been so much easier for me to say yes. But now that we’ve had another taste of that delicious week between the 2nd and 3rd weekend? I wouldn’t take it right now. I’d pass on the sure bet of 30 wins, B1G Tournament banner...

Whoa!

Illini nation already knows, but most of the audience gets its first look at a team with moxie tonight! Illinois 80 UConn 69

I wonder if the gif of Hurley going forehead to forehead with the ref will give Illinois a more favorable whistle this Saturday?

College basketball is unique because a trip to the Final Four is a total championship. These Illini are beloved and get to hang a banner and be remembered fondly forever. But it's different than other sports because the championship joy doesn't dissipate quickly. It lasts longer than a World...

2023-2024: #80 defense 2024-2025: #40 defense 2025-2026: #20 defense

Moxie. This team found it.

Loving this teams moxie! Illinois 89 Iowa 80

Moxie, boys!

Illinois leads by 4 at halftime. Illinois increases the lead to 7 in the first four minutes of the second half. Houston hangs around but gets tired. Illinois 82 Houston 70

This team has really likable players and coaches. Just really good people. And even though it feels like we're limping in to the NCAA's, we're still a top 10-15 team in the nation. And we've got Keaton Wagler. I am so totally gonna root so hard for them to make every shot, throw every extra...

I am so glad thet Jeremy Fears is not an Illini. I can’t imagine being able to be proud of my team if he was on it. It would ruin the whole thing for me. It would be even worse if we won a banner with a dirty player. I’d never be able to be very proud of the banner. Gross.

Illinois 99 Maryland 74

Jeremy and Kyle said Illinois is 4-10 at home against Quad 1A teams since 2020-2021. Does anyone have access to our record against Quad 1A teams on the road/neutral since 2020-2021?

Well, Michigan looks like a national champion, and they beat us soundly across the board. I'm not sure any attitude change would have changed the outcome. But I'm still in love with my idea that this team needs to discover an attitude of imposing its will and kicking tail. We have the talent...