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
NCAA Bracketology: Predicting the 2027 men's March Madness field NCAA Bracketology: Predicting the 2027 men's March Madness field

The Gators return their leading scorer to top the first forecasted field for next season's NCAA tournament.

Andrej Stojakovic returning to Illinois for senior season Andrej Stojakovic returning to Illinois for senior season

Andrej Stojakovic is returning to an Illinois team that will bring back five of its top seven scorers from a group that reached the Final Four.

NEWS: Illinois wing Andrej Stojakovic is returning to the Fighting Illini for his senior season, his agent Drake U'u told ESPN. NEWS: Illinois wing Andrej Stojakovic is returning to the Fighting Illini for his senior season, his agent Drake U'u told ESPN.

Breaking down the offseason for Michigan, Arizona, UConn, Illinois, Duke Breaking down the offseason for Michigan, Arizona, UConn, Illinois, Duke

Who's leaving, who's staying, and who's coming? Let's take a look at 2026's last teams standing.

Guard Stefan Vaaks will transfer to Illinois, agents say Guard Stefan Vaaks will transfer to Illinois, agents say

Transfer guard Stefan Vaaks, one of the surprise freshmen in college basketball this season who starred at Providence, has committed to Illinois, his agents at Excel Sports Management told ESPN on Sunday afternoon.

Illinois star freshman Keaton Wagler to declare for NBA draft Illinois star freshman Keaton Wagler to declare for NBA draft

Illinois freshman guard Keaton Wagler will declare for the NBA draft, his agency ProMondo Sports told ESPN.

Illinois freshman guard Keaton Wagler – ranked No. 5 in ESPN's Top 100 – has declared for the 2026 NBA draft, his agency ProMondo Sports tells ESPN. Wagler led the 28-9 Fighting Illini to the Final Four for the first time since 2005. Illinois freshman guard Keaton Wagler – ranked No. 5 in ESPN's Top 100 – has declared for the 2026 NBA draft, his agency ProMondo Sports tells ESPN. Wagler led the 28-9 Fighting Illini to the Final Four for the first time since 2005.

Big Ten earns $69.4M in revenue from NCAA basketball tournaments Big Ten earns $69.4M in revenue from NCAA basketball tournaments

The Big Ten amassed $69.4 million from NCAA distributions that will be paid for appearances and performances in the 2026 men's and women's basketball tournaments.

2026 NBA draft big board rankings: Top 100 prospects 2026 NBA draft big board rankings: Top 100 prospects

Here is the updated top 100 big board for the 2026 class after an exciting college season.

Dickie V's Dazzling Dozen: Players, performances, coaches that defined the season Dickie V's Dazzling Dozen: Players, performances, coaches that defined the season

Dick Vitale hands out superlatives for a season that had everything, from Diaper Dandies to Prime-Time Performers.

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