Genesis Bryant

Illinois' Adalia McKenzie and Kendall Bostic run back up the floor after McKenzie's made basket. McKenzie points both index fingers toward the sky and Bostic smiles.

Under Shauna Green, Illinois thrives as the underdog — even as injuries mount

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / January 25, 2025

Kendall Bostic: ‘Don’t count us out for anything’

Caitlin Clark attempts a free throw.

Big Ten notebook: Caitlin Clark’s record, Penn State’s offense and the Big Ten Tournament

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / March 3, 2024

All 14 teams gear up for the Big Ten Tournament

Shauna Green runs practice for Illinois during the 2022-23 season.

Making the case for Illinois as a Big Ten title contender

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / October 26, 2023

Don’t sleep on the Illini

Illinois junior guard Genesis Bryant shoots a 3-pointer and holds her follow-through as the bench starts to celebrate behind her.

State of the Program: Illinois is flying high under Shauna Green

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / April 18, 2023

‘I feel like we’re in a great spot’

Illinois junior guard Genesis Bryant shoots a 3-pointer and holds her follow-through as the bench starts to celebrate behind her.

Big Ten Tournament notebook: Day 2 live from Minneapolis

By Terry Horstman / March 3, 2023

High drama on and off the court in Minnesota

Illinois head coach Shauna Green talks with her team during a game in mid-November.

Underestimate Shauna Green’s Illinois at your own risk

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / December 21, 2022

‘Everyone’s gonna think we suck’

Geno Auriemma stands at halfcourt, but the Final Four logo, looking into the distance, away from the camera

Daily Briefing — April 1, 2022: Final Four tips off

By Emily Adler / April 1, 2022

Ball is a four-letter word