Illinois Fighting Illini

Illinois Fighting Illini

22-13 - 7th in Big Ten

2025 Schedule

ILL
W 86-73
XAV
ILL
L 84-75
UK
ILL
W 112-67
EIU
ILL
W 90-58
SIUE
ILL
W 66-54
OAK
ILL
L 100-87
ALA
ILL
W 87-40
UMES
ILL
W 92-34
LR
ILL
W 90-77
ARK
NU
L 70-66
ILL
ILL
W 86-80
WIS
ILL
L 66-64
TENN
ILL
W 80-77
MIZ
ILL
W 117-64
CHST
ORE
W 109-77
ILL
WASH
W 81-77
ILL
ILL
W 91-52
PSU
ILL
L 82-72
USC
IU
W 94-69
ILL
MSU
L 80-78
ILL
ILL
L 91-70
MD
ILL
W 83-74
NU
NEB
L 80-74
ILL
ILL
W 87-79
OSU
RUTG
L 82-73
ILL
MINN
W 95-74
ILL
ILL
W 83-78
UCLA
ILL
L 79-65
MSU
WIS
L 95-74
ILL
ILL
L 110-67
DUKE
ILL
W 81-61
IOWA
MICH
W 93-73
ILL
ILL
W 88-80
PUR
ILL
W 106-94
IOWA
ILL
L 88-65
MD
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Illinois guard Tre White has entered the portal - Jeff Borzello; started 31 games and averaged 10.5 PPG this season Illinois guard Tre White has entered the portal - Jeff Borzello; started 31 games and averaged 10.5 PPG this season

2025 NBA draft: March Madness stock watch, top 100 prospects 2025 NBA draft: March Madness stock watch, top 100 prospects

Along with a top 100 rankings update, ESPN evaluates how NBA draft prospects have performed in March Madness.

Everything to know about Sunday's second round NCAA tournament games Everything to know about Sunday's second round NCAA tournament games

Whether you missed or want to relive the action, here's what to know about the final games of opening weekend.

Lamont Butler helps Kentucky to Sweet 16 in Mark Pope's 1st year Lamont Butler helps Kentucky to Sweet 16 in Mark Pope's 1st year

Lamont Butler battled through multiple injuries Sunday to help Kentucky reach the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2019 and in Mark Pope's first season as coach.

Koby Brea leads the way as Kentucky beats Illinois 84-75 for first Sweet 16 appearance since 2019 Koby Brea leads the way as Kentucky beats Illinois 84-75 for first Sweet 16 appearance since 2019

— Kentucky is joining its former coach in the Sweet 16.

Koby Brea heats up with 8 straight Kentucky points Koby Brea heats up with 8 straight Kentucky points

Koby Brea catches fire, scoring eight in a row as Kentucky pulls away from Illinois.

Amari Williams gets block, dunk for UK in electric sequence Amari Williams gets block, dunk for UK in electric sequence

Kentucky's Amari Williams swats a 3-point attempt and caps the play with a strong finish on the break.

Kentucky starts 2nd half with 8 quick points Kentucky starts 2nd half with 8 quick points

Kentucky comes out strong after the break with eight quick points to take control vs. Illinois.

Koby Brea's 3 puts Kentucky up 10 Koby Brea's 3 puts Kentucky up 10

Koby Brea drills a triple to give Kentucky a double-digit lead vs. Illinois.

Big Ten Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Michigan State 77.7 - 7 30
Maryland 81.1 2.5 9 27
Michigan 78.0 3 10 27
Wisconsin 80.1 3 10 27
UCLA 74.2 5.5 11 23
Purdue 77.3 5.5 12 24
Oregon 76.5 4 10 25
Illinois 83.6 7 13 22
Indiana 74.7 8.5 13 19
Ohio State 78.8 10.5 15 17
Rutgers 77.0 12.5 17 15
Nebraska 75.7 9.5 14 18
Northwestern 72.4 11 16 17
Iowa 82.5 11 16 17
USC 76.9 12 17 16
Minnesota 68.1 12.5 17 15
Penn State 79.1 11 15 16
Washington 71.6 14 18 13
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Kasparas Jakucionis

    Kasparas Jakucionis, G

    15.0

  • Assists Per Game

    Kasparas Jakucionis

    Kasparas Jakucionis, G

    4.7

  • Field Goal Percentage

    Morez Johnson Jr.

    Morez Johnson Jr., F

    64.2

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Tomislav Ivisic

    Tomislav Ivisic, C

    7.7

  • Steals Per Game

    Kylan Boswell

    Kylan Boswell, G

    1.1

  • Blocks Per Game

    Tomislav Ivisic

    Tomislav Ivisic, C

    1.2