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

A 1-seed and a 2-seed at stake tonight, SEC volatility -- and some key advice from our expert Bracketologist.

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 Tigers have a much easier case for one of the SEC's 10 or 11 bids after defeating Tennessee on Tuesday.

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.

Michigan, Duke, Arizona top NCAA's early bracket seeding preview Michigan, Duke, Arizona top NCAA's early bracket seeding preview

Michigan was the overall No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament men's basketball selection committee's bracket preview, revealed on Saturday, followed by Duke and Arizona.

Ranking the top 10 men's college basketball Freshman of the Year contenders Ranking the top 10 men's college basketball Freshman of the Year contenders

Darius Acuff Jr. makes a big leap, Mikel Brown Jr. reenters -- and Darryn Peterson plummets down the rankings.

Big Ten Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Michigan 89.1 - 2 26
Illinois 85.1 4 6 22
Nebraska 78.6 2.5 4 23
Purdue 82.9 3.5 5 22
Michigan State 78.4 3.5 5 22
Wisconsin 83.1 6.5 8 19
UCLA 78.0 7 9 19
Iowa 76.0 6.5 8 19
Ohio State 80.4 8.5 10 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
Maryland 71.2 14.5 16 11
Northwestern 74.1 14 16 12
Rutgers 70.3 15 17 11
Oregon 71.1 15.5 17 10
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