Tupper's TAke

Despite the scary news for Illini fans that Andrej Stojakovic is entering the NBA draft, Illinois expert Mark Tupper says that fans should not panic. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: What to make of Andrej Stojakovic declaring for the NBA draft

Illinois expert Mark Tupper discusses the NCAA's possible implementation of the 5-for-5 rule and what that would mean for Illini athletics. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: 5-for-5 rule gaining traction across the NCAA

In this edition of Tupper's Take, Illini expert Mark Tupper discusses the potential of the Illinois men's incoming freshman class. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing the Illini men's incoming freshmen class

Illinois expert Mark Tupper says that it feels like a "dream come true" with most of the Illini's roster returning for the 2026-27 season, and what to make of the rost… Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: 'Dream come true' for Illini MBB with mix of returners, freshmen

As we turn the page from basketball season to football, Illinois expert Mark Tupper expects a challenging offseason ahead for head coach Bret Bielema. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Challenging spring ahead for Illinois football

Illinois expert Mark Tupper recaps the Illini's incredible run to the Final Four and hopes to do it again with the WAND Sports team next year. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Recapping the Illini's incredible run to Indy

A celebration over 20 years in the making: Illinois is going back to the Final Four, and Illini expert Mark Tupper discusses the team's path there and previews their n… Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Illini must savor moment, but has UConn to prepare for

Illini expert Mark Tupper shares how Illinois was able to match Houston's toughness in the Sweet 16 and what they must do to carry over that toughness against Iowa. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Illini must be prepared to carry over toughness against Iowa

The Illinois men's team has sailed through the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament, but faces a stiffer test against Houston. Illini expert Mark Tupper shares what… Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: What to expect from Houston ahead of Sweet 16 matchup

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing Illinois draw in the NCAA Tournament Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing Illinois draw in the NCAA Tournament

Despite the scary news for Illini fans that Andrej Stojakovic is entering the NBA draft, Illinois expert Mark Tupper says that fans should not panic. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: What to make of Andrej Stojakovic declaring for the NBA draft

Illinois expert Mark Tupper discusses the NCAA's possible implementation of the 5-for-5 rule and what that would mean for Illini athletics. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: 5-for-5 rule gaining traction across the NCAA

In this edition of Tupper's Take, Illini expert Mark Tupper discusses the potential of the Illinois men's incoming freshman class. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing the Illini men's incoming freshmen class

Illinois expert Mark Tupper says that it feels like a "dream come true" with most of the Illini's roster returning for the 2026-27 season, and what to make of the rost… Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: 'Dream come true' for Illini MBB with mix of returners, freshmen

As we turn the page from basketball season to football, Illinois expert Mark Tupper expects a challenging offseason ahead for head coach Bret Bielema. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Challenging spring ahead for Illinois football

Illinois expert Mark Tupper recaps the Illini's incredible run to the Final Four and hopes to do it again with the WAND Sports team next year. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Recapping the Illini's incredible run to Indy

A celebration over 20 years in the making: Illinois is going back to the Final Four, and Illini expert Mark Tupper discusses the team's path there and previews their n… Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Illini must savor moment, but has UConn to prepare for

Illini expert Mark Tupper shares how Illinois was able to match Houston's toughness in the Sweet 16 and what they must do to carry over that toughness against Iowa. Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Illini must be prepared to carry over toughness against Iowa

The Illinois men's team has sailed through the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament, but faces a stiffer test against Houston. Illini expert Mark Tupper shares what… Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: What to expect from Houston ahead of Sweet 16 matchup

TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing Illinois draw in the NCAA Tournament Read moreTUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing Illinois draw in the NCAA Tournament