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2023 NBA Draft: Kansas' Jalen Wilson turns pro after winning Big 12 Player of the Year as redshirt junior

Wilson is heading to the NBA Draft after leading the Big 12 in scoring and rebounding

Zona's Kriisa, top PG transfer, commits to WVU

Former Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa, one of the top college basketball transfers this spring, has committed to play at West Virginia next season, he told ESPN on Wednesday.

The University of Illinois in the year 2100 (according to AI)

We asked artificial intelligence to show us the future.

REPORTS: RJ Melendez entering transfer portal

Melendez will search for a new home after underwhelming season.

Dan Hartleb wins record-519th game with Illinois Baseball

Nearly 150 years of Illini baseball, and Hartleb sits alone.

What’s first for Illinois: Final Four or CFP?

Let’s see which coach will find postseason success first.

San Diego State's run to the Final Four adds fuel to fire for promotion to Power Five conference

The Aztecs already had a case to move out of the Mountain West; now, there is no doubting their ceiling

2023 NBA Draft: Indiana's Jalen Hood-Schifino turns pro after winning Big Ten Freshman of the Year

Hood-Schifino is heading to the NBA Draft after shining as a freshman for the Hoosiers

Mountain West preview: Burning questions, favorite players in the West division

Fresno State goes for a repeat, San Diego State may go for a Power 5 conference and UNLV, Nevada, San Jose State and Hawai'i hope to go somewhere.

Illini in the Pros: Spring Football Edition

Some familiar former Illini are still playing professionally outside the NFL

Coleman Hawkins declares for 2023 NBA Draft

Hawkins is the first Illini of the offseason to declare for the draft.

Jayden Epps entering transfer portal

The freshman standout is a one-and-done in Champaign.

Dain Dainja returning to Illinois

The Illini big man isn’t going anywhere.

How Brad Underwood stacks up to Elite 8 coaches

Let’s take a look at the new coaches and new programs making deep runs.

March Madness 2023: Alabama upset by San Diego State, No. 1 overall seed Crimson Tide knocked out in Sweet 16

No. 5 seed Aztecs are the first Mountain West Conference team to make an Elite Eight after shocking the Crimson Tide

Luke Goode tells ESPN 93.5 FM he plans to return for junior year

Goode looks forward to his first full season as a starter.

Mountain West preview: Burning questions in Mountain division

Boise State's offense and Air Force's defense both look strong, but they'll need help in a division looking to bounce back from a rough 2022 season.

5 early portal entrants Illinois should target

How will the Illini approach the early portion of #PortalSZN?

Seven college football quarterback battles you need to follow during 2023 spring practice

From Arch Manning vs. Quinn Ewers at Texas to Jalen Milroe vs. Ty Simpson at Alabama, here are the battles to watch

How Las Vegas landed the NCAA West Regional

David Purdum explores the story behind how one of the biggest events in college basketball was brought to the American epicenter of sports betting.