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Jan 1, 2026 · Welcome to the Illini Women's Basketball Thread :illinois: Schedule | Tickets | Roster Illini Women's Basketball 2025-2026 (16-6, 6-5) Date Opponent Result Tue, Nov 4 SEMO W 91-67 Sun, …

Sep 1, 2023 · Wrong again, a basketball is much lighter than the basket and its supports, so when long shots arrive at the basket with greater velocity (when shot in a normal way, w/o extreme arch), they …

Feb 4, 2026 · I'm far more optimistic having broken multiple fingers as a HS soph. Got spun around going up for a layup and ran into the pad behind the basket hard enough I broke 2 fingers on my right …

Mar 23, 2026 · Still in the game. In the next 2 minute span they hit 4 consecutive 3's while we had 1 2pt basket. The lead went from 46-37 to 58-39. We played them even the rest of the way. That 2 minutes …

Mar 21, 2026 · They were in control most of the game. Officiating was a bit suspect but they didn't let that affect them. Colorado had 1 foul in the first half. Really dislike the officials ignoring so much …

Mar 19, 2026 · blackdog Champaign Mirkovic carrying us through the first half while everyone else figured it out. Also how awesome is it for AJ to get an NCAA tournament basket?

Apr 4, 2026 · Cannot buy a basket right now… UConn's defense is a big reason why things are going the way they are. UConn is determined to stop the offensive rebound so they keep two guys close to …

Apr 1, 2026 · My story on Illinois star Keaton Wagler has been reposted, after he helped guide the Illini to the Final Four. On a basketball savant overlooked by big programs, and a skinny kid who bloomed …

Apr 4, 2026 · I was hoping that the trend of taking the ball to the basket with far less reliance on threes would continue, but let's give UCONN some credit. They have extremely athletic wings and we have …