Northwestern basketball: How the Wildcats look after massive transfer additions and departures

Northwestern basketball: How the Wildcats look after massive transfer additions and departures

The early April weeks were harrowing for Northwestern basketball. However, the ‘Cats have reshaped their roster with a veteran look. Here's how NU looks after a wave of transfer portal additions.

The early April weeks were harrowing for Northwestern basketball. However, the ‘Cats have reshaped their roster with a veteran look. Here's how NU looks after a wave of transfer portal additions.

Illinois basketball: Illini to return majority of its core, agent says

Illinois basketball: Illini to return majority of its core, agent says

A handful of Illini basketball players who were critical to the team's Final Four run this season will return for the 2025-2026 season.

A handful of Illini basketball players who were critical to the team's Final Four run this season will return for the 2025-2026 season.

Illinois basketball: The latest on the Illini offseason, and what could come next

Illinois basketball: The latest on the Illini offseason, and what could come next

Here’s the latest on where Illinois basketball stands as the offseason begins, departures are coming clear and the transfer portal is coming into play.

Here’s the latest on where Illinois basketball stands as the offseason begins, departures are coming clear and the transfer portal is coming into play.

Illini wheelchair basketball team makes Final Four run

Illini wheelchair basketball team makes Final Four run

The University of Illinois saw two basketball programs shine this season, with the men’s team and men's wheelchair team making a Final Four.

The University of Illinois saw two basketball programs shine this season, with the men’s team and men's wheelchair team making a Final Four.

How Illinois is weathering the perspective after Final Four loss

How Illinois is weathering the perspective after Final Four loss

Perspective was tough to find in the Illinois basketball locker room. It will come one day, but the Illini were stuck trying to weather the sting of defeat while not forgetting how they made history.

Perspective was tough to find in the Illinois basketball locker room. It will come one day, but the Illini were stuck trying to weather the sting of defeat while not forgetting how they made history.

Final Four: How the Illini basketball defense evolved into a strength in March Madness

Final Four: How the Illini basketball defense evolved into a strength in March Madness

Illinois has arrived in its first Final Four in 21 years. The offense drives the vehicle, but defense has proven to be the oil that makes the engine work. Here's how that defense becamer a strength.

Illinois has arrived in its first Final Four in 21 years. The offense drives the vehicle, but defense has proven to be the oil that makes the engine work. Here's how that defense becamer a strength.

What we learned at the Final Four before Illinois basketball plays UConn

What we learned at the Final Four before Illinois basketball plays UConn

Here’s what we learned from the Final Four nearly 24 hours before the Illini played UConn for the right to play for a national title.

Here’s what we learned from the Final Four nearly 24 hours before the Illini played UConn for the right to play for a national title.

Keaton Wagler leads deep group of talented freshmen still putting their imprint on March Madness

Keaton Wagler leads deep group of talented freshmen still putting their imprint on March Madness

Keaton Wagler is not in Kansas anymore. He's two wins away from capturing a national championship — just like the other young guns in Indy even if his script hasn't exactly been by the book.

Keaton Wagler is not in Kansas anymore. He's two wins away from capturing a national championship — just like the other young guns in Indy even if his script hasn't exactly been by the book.

Column: Why hiring Carla Berube is a sign Northwestern is competitive in a new college landscape

Column: Why hiring Carla Berube is a sign Northwestern is competitive in a new college landscape

Mark Jackson was understandably excited as he introduced Carla Berube as the next Wildcats women’s basketball coach. Hiring her a sign that NU has made itself competitive in a new college sports landscape.

Mark Jackson was understandably excited as he introduced Carla Berube as the next Wildcats women’s basketball coach. Hiring her a sign that NU has made itself competitive in a new college sports landscape.