Illinois Fighting Illini
28-8 - 2nd in Big Ten2026 Schedule
ILL
PENN
ILL
VCU
ILL
HOU
ILL
IOWA
ILL
CONN
ILL
JKST
ILL
FGCU
ILL
TTU
ILL
COLG
ILL
ALA
ILL
LIU
ILL
RGV
ILL
CONN
ILL
TENN
OSU
ILL
ILL
NEB
ILL
MIZ
ILL
SOU
PSU
ILL
ILL
RUTG
IOWA
ILL
NU
ILL
ILL
MINN
ILL
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
ILL
WIS
Hour 3: Get After Gabe
Randy Scott and Gabe Neitzel in for Freddie and Harry try to figure out what makes Jalen Hurts so polarizing??? The fellas tell us if it is a Good Take or a Hot Take. Plus an update on Puka Nacua. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to bet Saturday's national semifinal games: Who will win the rematch between Illinois and UConn?
Will the Illini get revenge for the loss to UConn back in November? Is the total too high in the late game?
Chris Webber: I trust Illinois, but it'll be a slugfest vs. UConn
Chris Webber joins Rich Eisen to break down what he likes about Illinois before its Final Four matchup vs. UConn.
Underwood: We had to get the pieces right)
Brad Underwood details the changes Illinois made after their first game vs. UConn.
Hour 2: I-L-L-I-N-I
Michelle is pumped up for Illinois to be in the Final Four and she gives a list of reasons everyone should root for them against UConn. Just how pro ready is Fernando Mendoza after his pro day? I'm Over It: Only 6k fans showed up for a complete game shutout for the Marlins! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Your men's Final Four guide: Illinois-UConn, Arizona-Michigan (with predictions!)
We run through every team's keys to advancing to the championship game -- and their potential fatal flaws.
2026 NBA draft: What scouts, execs are watching in top five picks
Fit over talent? Versatility over production? NBA scouts and execs break down the conversations happening at the top of the draft.
Best of UnSportsmanLike 4/1/26
A huge article dropped today on ESPN.com about the relationship between Jalen Hurts and the Eagles. Will they be able to overcome the friction? Is hurts playing for his job? ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins to discuss that and more. Then, Michelle gives her top 5 hot mess teams of the week. Plus, Illinois HC Brad Underwood stops by the show again ahead of Illinois' appearance in the Final Four! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 4: Brad Underwood & Shaq Lawson join the show
Illinois HC Brad Underwood joins the show yet again to talk about his team making the Final Four, and Michelle going to the game. Then, Former NFL Player Shaq Lawson stops by to discuss the latest with the Eagles, and much more. Plus, the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The unexpected rise of Keaton Wagler at Illinois
The Fighting Illini star has ascended toward the top of a historically talented freshman class.
Big Ten Standings
| TEAM | W | L | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 87.7 | - | 3 | 35 |
| Nebraska | 77.0 | 5.5 | 7 | 28 |
| Illinois | 83.8 | 6 | 8 | 28 |
| Michigan State | 78.8 | 6.5 | 8 | 27 |
| Wisconsin | 83.0 | 9.5 | 11 | 24 |
| Purdue | 81.6 | 5.5 | 9 | 30 |
| UCLA | 77.1 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
| Ohio State | 79.3 | 12 | 13 | 21 |
| Iowa | 74.5 | 10.5 | 13 | 24 |
| Indiana | 78.2 | 14 | 14 | 18 |
| Minnesota | 69.4 | 17.5 | 18 | 15 |
| USC | 78.6 | 14 | 14 | 18 |
| Washington | 77.1 | 16.5 | 17 | 16 |
| Rutgers | 70.5 | 19 | 20 | 14 |
| Northwestern | 73.1 | 18 | 19 | 15 |
| Oregon | 70.8 | 20 | 20 | 12 |
| Maryland | 69.7 | 20.5 | 21 | 12 |
| Penn State | 73.7 | 20 | 20 | 12 |
2021 Team Leaders
Offense
-
Points Per Game
-
Assists Per Game
-
Field Goal Percentage
Defense
-
Rebounds Per Game
-
Steals Per Game
-
Blocks Per Game
