Illinois Fighting Illini

Illinois Fighting Illini

16-3 - 2nd in Big Ten

2026 Schedule

ILL
W 113-55
JKST
ILL
W 113-70
FGCU
ILL
W 81-77
TTU
ILL
W 84-65
COLG
ILL
L 90-86
ALA
ILL
W 98-58
LIU
ILL
W 87-73
RGV
ILL
L 74-61
CONN
ILL
W 75-62
TENN
OSU
W 88-80
ILL
ILL
L 83-80
NEB
ILL
W 91-48
MIZ
ILL
W 90-55
SOU
PSU
W 73-65
ILL
ILL
W 81-55
RUTG
IOWA
W 75-69
ILL
NU
W 79-68
ILL
ILL
W 77-67
MINN
ILL
W 89-70
MD
PUR
ILL
ILL
WASH
NEB
ILL
ILL
NU
MSU
ILL
ILL
WIS
ILL
IU
USC
ILL
UCLA
ILL
ILL
MICH
ILL
ORE
MD
ILL
Joe Lunardi's men's Bracketology March Madness watch guide Joe Lunardi's men's Bracketology March Madness watch guide

A look at the numbers behind Bracketology, plus games that could affect the bracket tomorrow morning.

Men's Power Rankings: Miami (Ohio) debuts, Nebraska rises Men's Power Rankings: Miami (Ohio) debuts, Nebraska rises

The RedHawks crack the top 25 and the Cornhuskers climb as two of the last three unbeaten teams standing.

Andrej Stojakovic scores 30, No. 11 Illinois beats Maryland 89-70 for eighth straight win Andrej Stojakovic scores 30, No. 11 Illinois beats Maryland 89-70 for eighth straight win

— Andrej Stojakovic had 30 points and nine rebounds to lead No. 11 Illinois to an 89-70 victory over Maryland on Wednesday night.

Reranking men's college basketball Freshman of the Year contenders Reranking men's college basketball Freshman of the Year contenders

Darryn Peterson has finally entered the top 10, along with two other players. Cameron Boozer remains No. 1.

No. 11 Illini face crucial stretch of games without injured Boswell No. 11 Illini face crucial stretch of games without injured Boswell

Illinois guard Kylan Boswell will be out about a month for the 11th-ranked Illini after breaking his right hand in practice Monday.

NCAA Bracketology: Predicting the 2026 men's March Madness field NCAA Bracketology: Predicting the 2026 men's March Madness field

The Cougars remain national title contenders despite falling off the radar at the turn of the calendar year.

AP men's college basketball Top 25 poll breakdown AP men's college basketball Top 25 poll breakdown

The latest top-25 poll is out, featuring all three unbeaten teams. What's next for all 25 ranked teams?

Zvonimir Ivisic scores 18 points and Keaton Wagler adds 17 as No. 13 Illinois beats Minnesota 77-67 Zvonimir Ivisic scores 18 points and Keaton Wagler adds 17 as No. 13 Illinois beats Minnesota 77-67

— Zvonimir Ivisic scored 18 points and pulled down nine rebounds off the bench and Keaton Wagler had 17 points to lead No. 13 Illinois to a 77-67 victory over Minnesota on Saturday.

Big Ten Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Nebraska 81.2 - 0 19
Michigan 92.7 1.5 1 17
Michigan State 78.5 2 2 17
Purdue 84.1 2 2 17
Illinois 85.3 3 3 16
Wisconsin 83.5 5.5 5 13
Ohio State 83.2 5.5 5 13
UCLA 77.7 6 6 13
Iowa 77.9 5 5 14
USC 82.6 5 5 14
Indiana 81.1 7 7 12
Minnesota 72.8 9 9 10
Washington 79.4 9 9 10
Rutgers 70.3 10 10 9
Northwestern 77.2 10 10 9
Oregon 73.9 11 11 8
Maryland 74.3 11 11 8
Penn State 76.8 9.5 9 9
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Keaton Wagler
  • Assists Per Game

    Keaton Wagler
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Andrej Stojakovic

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    David Mirkovic
  • Steals Per Game

    Keaton Wagler
  • Blocks Per Game

    Zvonimir Ivisic