Illinois Fighting Illini

Illinois Fighting Illini

22-7 - 4th in Big Ten
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The Wildcats and Blue Devils are playing to keep hold of their current positions on the top line.

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No. 3 Michigan defeated No. 10 Illinois 84-70 on Friday night and clinched the Big Ten regular-season title.

No. 3 Michigan claims Big Ten regular-season title with an 84-70 win over No. 10 Illinois No. 3 Michigan claims Big Ten regular-season title with an 84-70 win over No. 10 Illinois

— Morez Johnson Jr. had 19 points and 11 rebounds against his former team as No. 3 Michigan defeated No. 10 Illinois 84-70 on Friday night and clinched the Big Ten regular-season title.

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The Gators ride an eight-game win streak back toward the top as they prepare to defend their title.

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The Bulldogs and Longhorns let Vanderbilt and Florida, respectively, run away late in key Tuesday night games.

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The Blue Devils look like they have the inside track to the top overall seed in the NCAA tournament.

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The Fighting Illini star has ascended toward the top of a historically talented freshman class.

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Duke claims No. 1 after beating Michigan, while Arizona reclaims a spot in the top two after beating Houston.

Big Ten Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Michigan 89.0 - 2 27
Nebraska 78.5 2.5 4 24
Michigan State 78.4 3.5 5 23
Illinois 84.6 5 7 22
Purdue 82.6 4.5 6 22
Wisconsin 82.7 7.5 9 19
UCLA 78.0 7.5 9 19
Iowa 75.9 6.5 8 20
Ohio State 79.5 9.5 11 17
Indiana 79.3 9.5 11 17
USC 79.6 8.5 10 18
Washington 76.3 12.5 14 14
Minnesota 70.8 13.5 15 13
Northwestern 74.1 14.5 16 12
Rutgers 70.3 15.5 17 11
Oregon 71.6 15.5 17 11
Maryland 70.9 15.5 17 11
Penn State 74.9 15.5 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