Illinois' final nonconference game (Wednesday against Florida A&M) was canceled because of COVID-19 issues in the Illini program. What will happen with Big Ten play set to resume this weekend? Beat writer Scott Richey addresses the news of the day…

Illinois has just two more games in 2021. Two more tune ups before the Big Ten grind begins in earnest. That includes this week's Braggin' Rights game — one that's become borderline "must win." Beat writer Scott Richey breaks it…

Illinois has played some good basketball of late, including a 2-0 start in the Big Ten with wins against Rutgers and Iowa. But the Illini can still reach another level. Need to, in fact, to reach some of their own…

Power programs playing each other at campus sites? Yes please. Saturday it will be Illinois vs. No. 11 Arizona at State Farm Center — an opportunity for the streaking Illini to get back in the AP Top 25. Beat writer…

Brad Underwood has pieced together a new starting lineup almost every game this season as injury and illness have ripped through the Illinois roster. Beat writer Scott Richey breaks down the state of the Illini as November comes to a…

High school basketball got underway Monday in Illinois. College basketball officially starts Tuesday with the first games of the season. Best time of the year — by far. Beat writer Scott Richey breaks it all down in this week's Inside…

The exhibition season is over. The next time Illinois plays it will count. Beat writer Scott Richey discusses where the team stands — plus some recruiting — in this week's episode of Inside Illini Basketball.

Illinois' first exhibition game at least provided an opportunity to see the team up close. Any other takeaways? They have to be tempered by the level of opponent. Beat writer Scott Richey dives deep in this week's Inside Illini Basketball.

Monday's release of the AP Top 25 preseason poll was another reminder that the college basketball season is right around the corner. Beat writer (and AP voter) Scott Richey discusses his ballot and the poll in this week's Inside Illini…

Beat writer Scott Richey spent this past Saturday morning watching Illinois basketball's open practice. He breaks down what he saw — and why he feels validated for having the Illini as the No. 5 team in the country — in…