# Illinois Defense Upgrade Needed | College Basketball News

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Podcast: [College Basketball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/college-basketball-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7654870)
Published: 2026-07-13T03:47:54+00:00
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Illinois is primed for a national title run in 2026-27, but Coach Brad Underwood knows they can’t coast—defense is the key. They’re sharpening their ability to pressure without fouling, integrating elite freshmen like Quentin Coleman, and fixing their weak spots in ball-screen defense to stay atop the college hoops hierarchy. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1401b00a2c8d72b1

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