Illinois Fighting Illini

Illinois Fighting Illini

28-9 - 2nd in Big Ten

2026 Schedule

ILL
W 105-70
PENN
ILL
W 76-55
VCU
ILL
W 65-55
HOU
ILL
W 71-59
IOWA
ILL
L 71-62
CONN
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
W 88-82
ILL
ILL
W 75-66
WASH
NEB
W 78-69
ILL
ILL
W 84-44
NU
MSU
L 85-82
ILL
ILL
L 92-90
WIS
ILL
W 71-51
IU
USC
W 101-65
ILL
UCLA
L 95-94
ILL
ILL
L 84-70
MICH
ILL
W 80-54
ORE
MD
W 78-72
ILL
ILL
L 91-88
WIS
What's next for UConn, Michigan after championship: Recruits, transfer portal, more What's next for UConn, Michigan after championship: Recruits, transfer portal, more

Here's how next season is taking shape for every team that made the final rounds of the NCAA tournament.

Men's NCAA basketball 2026-27 Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings Men's NCAA basketball 2026-27 Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings

The 2026 champion is crowned. We're rolling right into ranking next season's best teams -- with a few new rules.

Hour 1: Michigan/UConn Preview, UCLA Routs South Carolina, plus ESPN’s Seth Greenberg Hour 1: Michigan/UConn Preview, UCLA Routs South Carolina, plus ESPN’s Seth Greenberg

Michigan alum Rich reacts to his Wolverines’ routing Arizona to earn a trip to the national championship game vs UConn. ESPN’s College Basketball Analyst Seth Greenberg and Rich break down the Final Four and previews the keys to who wins between UConn and Michigan for the right to cut down the nets. Rich weighs in on UCLA routing South Carolina in the national championship game to win the Women’s Final Four. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Best of UnSportsmanLike 4/6/26 Best of UnSportsmanLike 4/6/26

UCLA are the Women's National Champions! What was it that cause South Carolina to get blown out? Also, was building around Cooper Flagg the right move for the Mavs? Then, Michelle talks about her time in Indy watching Illinois/UConn. Plus, ESPN Historian Mike Soltys joins the show to discuss "Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 3: Lamar Shows Up Hour 3: Lamar Shows Up

Lamar Jackson has shown up to the Ravens offseason program. What does this say about him? Also, Michelle went to Indy and watched her Illini lose to UConn. Will Brad Underwood stay at Illinois or could he be the next coach of UNC? Plus, what should we expect in tonight's National Championship game? ESPN CBB Reporter Myron Medcalf joins to discuss that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 1: UCLA Wins It All Hour 1: UCLA Wins It All

UCLA won the National Championship over South Carolina yesterday. Did the Gamecocks hurt themselves in the UConn game? Michelle went to Indy and watched her Illini lose. Will Brad Underwood stay at Illinois or could he be the next coach of UNC? Also, the Men’s National Championship game is tonight. Does UConn have enough fire power to hang with Michigan? Plus, the Lakers lost Luka & Austin Reaves to injury. Is their season over? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Men's 2026 March Madness Pain Index The Men's 2026 March Madness Pain Index

Some losses are understandable in the NCAA tournament. Others will haunt us forever (see: Duke). We rank them all.

Dusty May said he expects star forward Yaxel Lendeborg to play against UConn in the national title game. May said that Lendeborg had an MRI after hurting his knee and ankle against Illinois. He said the decision will be up to Lendeborg and the Michigan medical staff. Dusty May said he expects star forward Yaxel Lendeborg to play against UConn in the national title game. May said that Lendeborg had an MRI after hurting his knee and ankle against Illinois. He said the decision will be up to Lendeborg and the Michigan medical staff. "I’m sure he’ll give it a go tomorrow," May said. May added: "He played the second half like a 38-year old at the YMCA. A really good 38-year old at the YMCA."

Medcalf: Underwood, Illinois had successful season Medcalf: Underwood, Illinois had successful season

Myron Medcalf explains why Brad Underwood and Illinois are set up for success despite their Final Four loss to UConn.

How Michigan, UConn won Saturday's Final Four -- and keys to Monday's title game How Michigan, UConn won Saturday's Final Four -- and keys to Monday's title game

ESPN's college basketball crew breaks down what they saw in Indianapolis -- and what could decide the championship.

Big Ten Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Michigan 87.3 - 3 37
Nebraska 77.0 6.5 7 28
Michigan State 78.8 7.5 8 27
Illinois 83.2 7.5 9 28
Wisconsin 83.0 10.5 11 24
Purdue 81.6 6.5 9 30
UCLA 77.1 11 12 24
Ohio State 79.3 13 13 21
Iowa 74.5 11.5 13 24
Indiana 78.2 15 14 18
Minnesota 69.4 18.5 18 15
USC 78.6 15 14 18
Washington 77.1 17.5 17 16
Rutgers 70.5 20 20 14
Northwestern 73.1 19 19 15
Oregon 70.8 21 20 12
Maryland 69.7 21.5 21 12
Penn State 73.7 21 20 12
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Keaton Wagler

    Keaton Wagler, G

    17.9

  • Assists Per Game

    Keaton Wagler

    Keaton Wagler, G

    4.2

  • Field Goal Percentage

    Keaton Wagler

    Keaton Wagler, G

    44.5

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    David Mirkovic

    David Mirkovic, F

    8.0

  • Steals Per Game

    Keaton Wagler

    Keaton Wagler, G

    0.9

  • Blocks Per Game

    Zvonimir Ivisic

    Zvonimir Ivisic, C

    1.9