Illinois Fighting Illini

Illinois Fighting Illini

22-6 - 2nd in Big Ten
Joe Lunardi's men's Bracketology March Madness watch guide Joe Lunardi's men's Bracketology March Madness watch guide

How Michigan State and Purdue might impact the bracket, plus must-watch mid-major games.

Men's Bubble Watch: Tracking which teams will make (or miss) the NCAA tournament Men's Bubble Watch: Tracking which teams will make (or miss) the NCAA tournament

The Bulldogs and Longhorns let Vanderbilt and Florida, respectively, run away late in key Tuesday night games.

Men's college basketball Power Rankings: Duke rises to No. 1 Men's college basketball Power Rankings: Duke rises to No. 1

The Blue Devils look like they have the inside track to the top overall seed in the NCAA tournament.

The unexpected rise of Keaton Wagler at Illinois The unexpected rise of Keaton Wagler at Illinois

The Fighting Illini star has ascended toward the top of a historically talented freshman class.

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

It was only a matter of time until a path opened for the Blue Devils, who ride their win over Michigan to the top.

6 key takeaways from a mock Selection Sunday exercise 6 key takeaways from a mock Selection Sunday exercise

From metrics to star injuries and Charles Bediako, the key discussion points that could define March Madness.

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

Duke claims No. 1 after beating Michigan, while Arizona reclaims a spot in the top two after beating Houston.

Duke back to No. 1 in AP men's basketball poll thanks to Michigan win Duke back to No. 1 in AP men's basketball poll thanks to Michigan win

Duke's win against Michigan has propelled the Blue Devils to a familiar perch: No. 1 in the AP men's college basketball poll.

Donovan Dent's OT layup caps historic rally for UCLA Donovan Dent's OT layup caps historic rally for UCLA

Donovan Dent hit a layup at the buzzer in overtime to lift UCLA over No. 10 Illinois 95-94 on Saturday after the Bruins rallied from a 23-point deficit, the program's largest comeback since rallying from 19 down in a 2019 home victory over Oregon.

Dent’s late layup in OT lifts UCLA past No. 10 Illinois 95-94 after 23-point comeback Dent’s late layup in OT lifts UCLA past No. 10 Illinois 95-94 after 23-point comeback

— Donovan Dent hit a go-ahead layup with 1 second remaining in overtime, lifting UCLA over No. 10 Illinois 95-94 on Saturday night after the Bruins rallied from a 23-point, first-half deficit.

Big Ten Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Michigan 89.1 - 2 26
Nebraska 78.5 2 4 24
Illinois 85.1 4 6 22
Michigan State 78.4 3.5 5 22
Purdue 82.9 3.5 5 22
Wisconsin 82.7 7 9 19
UCLA 78.0 7 9 19
Iowa 75.9 6 8 20
Ohio State 79.5 9 11 17
Indiana 79.3 9 11 17
USC 79.6 8 10 18
Washington 76.3 12 14 14
Minnesota 70.8 13 15 13
Northwestern 74.1 14 16 12
Rutgers 70.3 15 17 11
Oregon 71.6 15 17 11
Maryland 70.9 15 17 11
Penn State 74.9 15 17 11
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Keaton Wagler
  • Assists Per Game

    Keaton Wagler
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Keaton Wagler

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    David Mirkovic
  • Steals Per Game

    Keaton Wagler
  • Blocks Per Game

    Zvonimir Ivisic