#illini hoops postseason preview notebook
🔸 Illini use break as physical & metal 'reset' before BTT
🔸 Striking a balance between urgency & looseness
🔸 Keaton Wagler aims to up aggression early
After pushing David Olano for the starting job in 2024, Ethan Moczulski returned to #illini after a season at Washington with the chance to replace Olano as the Illini field goal kicker.
"The stars kind of aligned to help me get back here," he said.
WATCH: #illini freshman guard Keaton Wagler discusses earning Big Ten Freshman of the Year and the start of the postseason
WATCH: #illini forward David Mirkovic discusses earning Big Ten All-Freshman Team honors and the start of the postseason
WATCH: #illini senior guard Kylan Boswell discusses earning All-Big Ten Defensive Team and the start of the postseason
WATCH: #illini coach Brad Underwood talks postseason Big Ten awards and the Big Ten Tournament
WATCH: #illini special teams coordinator Chris Hurd discusses his promotion, the kicking battle, the punters, returners and more
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WATCH: #illini DL coach Jordan Thomas discusses why he joined the Illinois staff, learning the 3-3-5 defense from Rocky Long, implementing it at Illinois under Bobby Hauck and his DL group
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WATCH: #illini pass game coordinator Mike Neu discusses his first year with Illini staff, Barry Lunney Jr.'s impact on him, the QB room an dmore
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WATCH: Colorado State transfer LB Robert Edmonson discusses joining the #illini and Bobby Hauck's defense
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WATCH: Washington transfer kicker Ethan Moczulski discusses his return to #illini and competing for the kicking job
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NEWS: #illini Keaton Wagler earns All-Big Ten First Team, Big Ten Freshman of the Year
Kylan Boswell and David Mirkovic also earn honors. Why it matters ⤵️
#illini are hosting Illinois State transfer WR Eddie Kasper for an official visit starting Tuesday. @BrianDohn247 with details on his family connection and Kasper's thoughts on Illinois ⤵️
#illini are getting a second chance at a Class of 2026 prospect they've long been high on.
The latest in their pursuit of a rising, top-40 guard ⤵️
WATCH: East Texas A&M transfer defensive back Levon Williams discusses his transition to #illini
WATCH: Ball State transfer wide receiver Ty Robinson discusses his transition to #illini
WATCH: Florida International wide receiver Alex Perry discusses his transition to #illini
WATCH: ECU transfer quarterback Katin Houser discusses his transition to #illini
🎙️ #Illini Inquirer Podcast Ep. 1136 | Illini hang on to beat Maryland 78-72 in regular-season finale
@ktausk13 and I react to Illinois' road win at Maryland, David Mirkovic's big night, an energy void and the postseason ahead
LIVE POSTGAME POD: @ktausk13 and I react to #illini basketball's 78-72 win at Maryland, why it was closer than expected, how Illinois pulled out the win and thoughts on this team entering the postseason
Join us and weigh in ⤵️
WATCH: #illini guard Kylan Boswell discusses a 78-72 win at Maryland
WATCH: #illini forward David Mirkovic discusses a 78-72 win at Maryland
WATCH: #illini coach Brad Underwood discusses a 78-72 win at Maryland
Quick hits: No. 11 ##Illini hold off upset-minded Maryland in 78-72 win
🔸 What happened
🔸 What it means
🔸 Star of the game
🔸 Stats of the game
🔸 Don’t overlook
🔸 What’s next
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#illini Brad Underwood said Andrej Stojakovic had the flu and lost 10 pounds since Wednesday
FINAL: #illini 78, Maryland 72
Illinois (24-7, 15-5 Big Ten) will get a triple-bye and a top-four seed in the Big Ten Tournament, but the defense remains a huge concern after Maryland's Big Ten-worst offense scored 1.161 points per possession.
David Mirkoivc 22 pts and 11 reb
#illini are likely going to escape, but they sure made it interesting...
Andre Mills finally misses a contested shot. #illini Andrej Stojakovic sinks two FTs to give Illinois a 76-70 lead with 26.7 left.
Illinois 14-17 FT in the 2H
Maryland wasted a lot of clock. Even if they make a bucket off the timeout, they may have to start fouling to prolong the game.
