Kelly Ryono had dreamed of playing in the NCAA Tournament. In her first postseason at-bat for the Illini, she had an RBI double that was a bright spot in the team's opening round loss to Arizona.
Illinois All-American Kofi Cockburn had an impressive NBA Draft Combine performance.
After missing the season as a bubble team last year, Illinois softball is determined to make a splash in the 2022 NCAA softball tournament.
Illinois approved a four-year contract extension for Director of Athletics Josh Whitman. The extension keeps Whitman at Illinois through at least 2028.
Alex Pihlstrom entered Champaign as a walk on tight end. Now he is the team's starting center after spring practice.
RJ Melendez showed flashes of skill and athleticism as a freshman. Now he'll have to put those together as a likely starter for the 2022-23 Illini.
Luke Goode was a leader on the basketballt team and a Division I-level quarterback in high school. Now he has a chance to help lead a younger Illinois roster next season.
Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. spent eight years as a middle school PE teacher in Bentonville, Arkansas before Brett Bielema brought him back into collegiate coaching. Now, Bielema has brought him with him again as Illinois' offensive coordinator.
Mike Small and Illinois golf have had a dominant stretch of 12 Big Ten titles in 13 seasons.
Dain Dainja has lost 20 pounds since transferring to Illinois this winter. After only playing three games at Baylor, he'll have an increased role with the Illini.
Kerby Joseph was a backup at Illinois at this time last year, now he's a third round draft pick after being selected 97th overall by the Detroit Lions.
Defensive back Kerby Joseph and offensive lineman Verderian Lowe lead Illini prospects hoping to have their names called in this weekends NFL Draft.
Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk played in 24 games and averaged 1.6 points and 2.1 rebounds for the Illini last season.
Both players have until June 1 to withdraw and return to Illinois or decide to pursue professional careers.
Here are six players who impressed in Illinois football's spring game.
Kendall Smith entered the transfer portal in December thinking he would leave Champaign. Now he's the frontrunner to win the starting free safety job.
New quarterback Tommy DeVito led the new offense to five straight scores in his Illini debut.
Dain Dainja, called a "dancing bear" by Brad Underwood, takes center stage with a top-10 recruting class and young returnees as Illinois resets its roster with Kofi Cockburn's departure.
Illinois center Kofi Cockburn announced his decision to enter the NBA Draft on Wednesday through his Twitter account.
Here are four things to watch at Illinois' spring game on Thursday.
ZZ Clark chose Illinois over offers from Kansas, Arizona State and other high major programs. He's also the brother of incoming freshman point guard Skyy Clark.
CHAMPAIGN — Illinois had one of its final tuneups before its spring game Saturday, and in drills, some of the position battles on defense were showing early leaders.
Illinois signee Ty Rodgers had eight points, four rebounds and four assists in the Jordan Brand Classic featuring the top recruits in the country.
Illinois signee Ty Rodgers had eight points, four rebounds and four assists in the Jordan Brand Classic featuring the top recruits in the country.
Kofi Cockburn and players will decide to stay or go, meaning the Illini will have a clear picture of returnees by the end of the month.