Despite an excellent first half, Illinois basketball completely fell flat in the second half in a 79-65 loss to No. 11 Michigan State on Saturday night. The Illini showcased the talent that makes them one of the most dangerous teams in college basketball,

Coming off one of the best seasons in years for Illinois basketball, a lot was expected in 2024-25. For a team that made its first Elite 8 in nearly 20 years, Brad Underwood’s Illini, haven’t quite lived up to their billing this season.

The Spartans have lost three of their past four games, with a chance to snap the slump against a good Illinois team on the road.

Illinois' first matchup with Michigan State of the season – a high-wire ... on FOX), Illinois coach Brad Underwood would love the chance to take a swing at the Spartans and his frenemy Tom ...

Illinois basketball HC Brad Underwood talks struggles, Fighting Illini collapse against Michigan State basketball on Saturday.

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Illinois men's basketball forward Tre White did not play Saturday vs. Michigan State. White dressed for the game, but was never allowed to take the court.  Illinois basketball head coach Brad Underwood did not say White's name during Saturday's post-game press conference or his post-game radio appearance.

Michigan State's Tom Izzo followed one of the most disappointing losses of his coaching career with a record-setting victory.

Brad Underwood hates losing. The Illini head coach says it takes a toll on him, perhaps more than it should. The blowout loss to Duke on Saturday, which marked the program’s most lopsided loss ever, didn’t sit right with him.

Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball head coach Brad Underwood made a vague comment Friday about forward Tre White, who started the team's first 22 games of the season but has seen limited or no action in the last four games.

There’s no question that Brad Underwood’s crew had its chances to win this game. The Illini took their final lead, 65-64, with 8:29 left in the game before Michigan State blanked them for the ...