Illinois Fighting Illini

Illinois Fighting Illini

18-11 - 7th in Big Ten
Ivisic scores 22 to lead Illinois past Iowa and end three-game losing streak Ivisic scores 22 to lead Illinois past Iowa and end three-game losing streak

— Tomislav Ivisic scored 15 of his 22 points in the first half and Illinois recovered from its beat down at the hands of Duke by beating Iowa 81-61 on Tuesday night.

NCAA Bracketology: 2025 March Madness men's field predictions NCAA Bracketology: 2025 March Madness men's field predictions

"Mr. March" is a real thing, particularly this year as previously under-the-radar Michigan State is now a 2-seed with real Final Four chances.

Flagg scores 16 in MSG debut and No. 3 Duke hands Illinois worst loss ever, 110-67 Flagg scores 16 in MSG debut and No. 3 Duke hands Illinois worst loss ever, 110-67

— Cooper Flagg had 16 points in his Madison Square Garden debut and seven players scored in double figures for No. 3 Duke in a...

Joel Berry II: Duke-Illinois became a 'glorified practice' Joel Berry II: Duke-Illinois became a 'glorified practice'

Joel Berry II reacts to Duke's 43-point win over Illinois at Madison Square Garden.

2025 NBA draft: Questions for Flagg, Harper, more prospects 2025 NBA draft: Questions for Flagg, Harper, more prospects

Jeremy Woo has intel on what scouts are saying about 15 freshmen projected to be 2025 first-rounders, a group that averages 19.6 years old.

The Bilas Index, Vol. II: The top 68 teams in men's college basketball The Bilas Index, Vol. II: The top 68 teams in men's college basketball

With 25 days until Selection Sunday, Bilas breaks down the field -- and, yes, the SEC leads the way.

Illinois faces demanding stretch with roster fighting virus Illinois faces demanding stretch with roster fighting virus

Coach Brad Underwood said he doesn't know which players he has available from day to day as Illinois faces the most demanding part of its schedule.

Tonje scores 31 as No. 11 Wisconsin beats Illinois 95-74 for 5th straight win Tonje scores 31 as No. 11 Wisconsin beats Illinois 95-74 for 5th straight win

— John Tonje scored 31 points and No. 11 Wisconsin beat Illinois 95-74 on Tuesday night to earn its fifth straight victory and end its recent run of futility in this series.

Terrence Shannon Jr. makes fun of upside-down jersey with fundraiser Terrence Shannon Jr. makes fun of upside-down jersey with fundraiser

The former Illinois Fighting Illini standout whose jersey was upside-down for its retirement, started a fundraiser from the moment.

Illinois loses forward Morez Johnson Jr. to broken wrist Illinois loses forward Morez Johnson Jr. to broken wrist

Illinois forward Morez Johnson Jr. is out indefinitely after breaking his wrist while making a spectacular block over the weekend.

Big Ten Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Michigan State 78.2 - 5 23
Michigan 79.8 1 6 22
Wisconsin 81.9 1 6 22
Maryland 82.6 2 7 21
UCLA 74.8 3 8 20
Purdue 77.5 4 9 19
Illinois 83.2 5.5 11 18
Oregon 76.6 3 8 20
Indiana 75.8 6 11 17
Ohio State 78.5 7.5 13 16
Nebraska 74.6 6 11 17
Rutgers 76.9 9.5 15 14
Northwestern 73.5 8 13 15
Iowa 83.1 8 13 15
Minnesota 68.3 9 14 14
USC 76.9 9 14 14
Penn State 79.4 8.5 14 15
Washington 72.3 10 15 13
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Kasparas Jakucionis
  • Assists Per Game

    Kasparas Jakucionis
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Morez Johnson Jr.

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Tomislav Ivisic
  • Steals Per Game

    Kylan Boswell
  • Blocks Per Game

    Tomislav Ivisic