Brad Underwood has Illinois men’s basketball in a good place this holiday season: sold-out crowds on a consistent basis at State Farm Center in Champaign, beating rivals right before Christmas (hello, ...

Megan Grant, a two-time All-American softball player at UCLA, is joining the Bruins' women's basketball team for the upcoming season. She will play both sports in 2025-26.

The Republic last did a top 50 list in 2017. Here's an updated look at our 50 greatest boys basketball players of past 40 years, with a poll.