Shauna Green

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’

UCLA center Lauren Betts fights for a rebound against USC center Clarice Akunwafo and USC guard JuJu Watkins.

2024-25 Big Ten preview

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / October 17, 2024

Four new teams, dozens of storylines in the new-look conference

Illinois guard Adalia McKenzie dribbles the ball into the paint with her left hand as a defender tries to cut her off.

Shauna Green talks Illinois’ WBIT championship and ups and downs of 2023-24

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / April 11, 2024

‘We had the opportunity, and we ran with it’

Genesis Bryant dribbles the ball for Illinois against Caitlin Clark

Big Ten notebook: Ohio State clinches share of conference title, the Iowa-Indiana-Illinois triangle and more

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / February 26, 2024

Big Ten Tournament bracket starts to come into focus

Illinois players douse head coach Shauna Green with water in the locker room after their upset of Indiana.

In a rough season for Illinois, glimmers of hope have reemerged

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / February 24, 2024

‘You put your head down and you just keep working’

Ohio State's Cotie McMahon (32) drives towards her defender during a game at Maryland.

Big Ten roundup: Cotie McMahon leads Ohio State past Caitlin Clark, Lady Lions start to find their gear

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / January 21, 2024

The sophomore’s 33 points guided the Buckeyes to an overtime victory

Illinois players huddle during their game against Missouri.

Big Ten roundup: Another Caitlin Clark masterpiece, Illinois loses to Missouri and more

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / December 17, 2023

Several teams facing question marks as non-conference schedule winds down

Lisa Bluder talks to Caitlin Clark and the bench during the championship game on April 2, 2023.

Big Ten roundup: Caitlin Clark outduels Georgia Amoore, Northwestern survives a scare and more

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / November 12, 2023

Recapping the first week of Big Ten action

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

Ohio State's Jacy Sheldon defends UConn's Nika Muhl as Muhl falls to the floor.

2023-24 Big Ten preview

By Eric Rynston-Lobel / October 23, 2023

A look ahead to another competitive season