Illinois Fighting Illini

Illinois Fighting Illini

22-13 - 7th in Big Ten
2025 NBA draft big board rankings: Top 100 prospects 2025 NBA draft big board rankings: Top 100 prospects

As the predraft process kicks into high gear, Jeremiah Fears moves up and Cooper Flagg stays at No. 1.

Illinois' Will Riley, projected 1st-rounder, enters NBA draft Illinois' Will Riley, projected 1st-rounder, enters NBA draft

Illinois freshman wing Will Riley, a projected first-round pick, will enter the 2025 NBA draft.

Illinois star freshman Kasparas Jakucionis to enter NBA draft Illinois star freshman Kasparas Jakucionis to enter NBA draft

Illinois freshman Kasparas Jakucionis, a projected top-10 pick, told ESPN that he will enter the 2025 NBA draft.

Ranking the best men's Final Four games of all time Ranking the best men's Final Four games of all time

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Men's March Madness: History of NCAA All-Tournament Teams Men's March Madness: History of NCAA All-Tournament Teams

The NCAA men's basketball tournament showcases stellar talent with All-Tournament Teams. Check out who has made the cut through March Madness history.

The Men's 2025 March Madness Pain Index The Men's 2025 March Madness Pain Index

Some losses are understandable; others will haunt us forever. Let's rank every 2025 men's NCAA tournament defeat, from least to most devastating.

6'9 Montenegrin big man David Mirkovic has committed to Illinois, his agent Misko Raznatovic told ESPN's Jonathan Givony. The 19-year-old averages 8.8 points, 6.7 rebounds in 23 minutes in the Adriatic League. He's competing at the Nike Hoop Summit in Portland this week. 6'9 Montenegrin big man David Mirkovic has committed to Illinois, his agent Misko Raznatovic told ESPN's Jonathan Givony. The 19-year-old averages 8.8 points, 6.7 rebounds in 23 minutes in the Adriatic League. He's competing at the Nike Hoop Summit in Portland this week.

Illinois guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn has entered the transfer portal, source tells ESPN's Jeff Borzello. Averaged 5.9 points this season. Illinois guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn has entered the transfer portal, source tells ESPN's Jeff Borzello. Averaged 5.9 points this season.

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

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

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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 76.0 8 14 21
Northwestern 72.4 11 16 17
Iowa 82.5 11 16 17
USC 76.7 12 18 17
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
  • Assists Per Game

    Kasparas Jakucionis
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Morez Johnson Jr.

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Tomislav Ivisic
  • Steals Per Game

    Kylan Boswell
  • Blocks Per Game

    Tomislav Ivisic