Illinois Fighting Illini

Illinois Fighting Illini

25-8 - 2nd in Big Ten
Your guide to March Madness Day 1: Recaps, every winner's chance to advance, more Your guide to March Madness Day 1: Recaps, every winner's chance to advance, more

ESPN's reporters detail how each game was won Thursday, plus look ahead to Saturday.

David Mirkovic has 29 points and 17 rebounds to lead No. 3 Illinois to 105-70 rout of No. 14 Penn David Mirkovic has 29 points and 17 rebounds to lead No. 3 Illinois to 105-70 rout of No. 14 Penn

— David Mirkovic had 29 points and 17 rebounds, and No. 3 seed Illinois dominated No. 14 seed Penn 105-70 on Thursday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

David Mirkovic's steal sparks another Illinois fast-break slam David Mirkovic's steal sparks another Illinois fast-break slam

David Mirkovic gets the steal and sets up his teammate Zvonimir Ivisic for the dunk.

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Former coaches of elite freshmen break down who can lead, win and elevate their teams when it matters most.

Ranking the top 50 men's college basketball players in March Madness Ranking the top 50 men's college basketball players in March Madness

From mid-major leaders to national superstars, here's who could impact their teams' NCAA tournament runs.

Joe Lunardi's ultimate guide to men's March Madness 2026 Joe Lunardi's ultimate guide to men's March Madness 2026

ESPN's bracketologist shares what he really thinks about every team's chances in the NCAA tournament.

Jay Bilas predicts every game of the 2026 NCAA tournament Jay Bilas predicts every game of the 2026 NCAA tournament

Looking for the perfect bracket? Look no further.

Men's Big Ten tournament all-time winners list Men's Big Ten tournament all-time winners list

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NCAA Bracketology: Predicting the 2026 men's March Madness field NCAA Bracketology: Predicting the 2026 men's March Madness field

The selection show is almost here! Here's the latest look at what we're expecting when it starts.

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Jeff Borzello makes his picks for the 2026 NCAA tournament, from the First Four through the Final Four.

Big Ten Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Michigan 87.2 - 3 32
Nebraska 77.2 4 6 27
Michigan State 79.3 5 7 26
Illinois 85.0 6 8 25
Wisconsin 83.0 8 11 24
Purdue 81.7 5 8 27
UCLA 77.7 8.5 11 23
Ohio State 79.3 10.5 13 21
Iowa 75.2 10 12 21
Indiana 78.2 12.5 14 18
Minnesota 70.0 15.5 17 15
USC 78.6 12.5 14 18
Washington 77.1 15 17 16
Rutgers 70.6 17 19 14
Northwestern 73.1 16.5 19 15
Oregon 70.8 18.5 20 12
Maryland 69.7 19 21 12
Penn State 73.7 18.5 20 12
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