Mike McGraw
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Champaign problems: Johnson enjoys return, Michigan dominates IlliniFeb 27, 2026 10:48 pm - Illinois transfer Morez Johnson Jr. returned to State Farm Arena on Friday and led Michigan to a thorough 84-70 victory over the Illini to clinch the Big Ten regular-season title.
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Big if true: Michigan-Illini set to show Big Ten is finally for realFeb 26, 2026 8:31 pm - The Big Ten’s strength should be on display Friday when No. 10 Illinois hosts No. 3 Michigan on Friday. We’ve been fooled many times before, but this time the Big Ten is finally back.
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Davis’ college visits focused on Big Ten, but list could expandFeb 25, 2026 8:52 pm - Warren High School guard Jaxson Davis, one of the top-ranked players in the Class of 2027, gave an update on his college recruiting Wednesday. He’s been to three Big Ten schools recently, with another trip set for next weekend.
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Familiar story for struggling franchise: White improved, Bulls didn’tFeb 24, 2026 2:21 pm - After resting a calf injury, Coby White made his Hornets debut on Tuesday night against the Bulls at the United Center.
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Traveling calls: UIC finds way to survive mid-major portal madnessFeb 23, 2026 8:35 pm - UIC men’s basketball coach Rob Ehsan is on his way to a second-straight winning season and possibly a top-four seed in the Missouri Valley tournament. So far, he’s had smooth commutes and successful results in the transfer portal.
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Drinks on coach: Holtmann willing to open wallet to lift DePaulFeb 21, 2026 7:31 pm - As DePaul shows improvement on the court, second-year coach Chris Holtmann has taken it upon himself to build attendance in the student section, buying both food and drinks for fans.
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Bulls announce Ivey will rest sore knee; Collins done for yearFeb 21, 2026 2:29 pm - The Bulls announced a pair of injury updates on Saturday morning, with one player officially declared out for the season.
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Former Carmel teammates recall Wagner’s unlikely climb to Super Bowl gloryFeb 20, 2026 6:21 pm - Three former Carmel teammates and his high school head coach paid tribute to legendary Pittsburgh Steelers safety Mike Wagner, who passed away this week.
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Ivey takes no offense at sitting out Bulls lossFeb 20, 2026 11:02 am - With Bulls guards Josh Giddey and Tre Jones returning from injuries in Thursday’s loss to Toronto, newcomer Jaden Ivey did not play at all, and shared his thoughts well after the game ended.
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Healthier Bulls return from break with seventh straight lossFeb 19, 2026 10:17 pm - Back in action following the all-star break, the Bulls were healthier Thursday, but lost to Toronto 110-101 at the United Center. Josh Giddey was rusty in his return from a hamstring strain.