University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Basketball
Recent News About University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Basketball
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Illinois falls to Rutgers despite strong performances from key players
No. 23 Illinois faced a setback on the road against Rutgers, losing 82-73 at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey.
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Kasparas Jakucionis makes Top 10 for Jerry West Award
Illinois freshman Kasparas Jakucionis has been named a Top 10 candidate for the Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award, as announced by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Tuesday.
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Illinois faces Rutgers as part of challenging five-game stretch
The Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team, currently ranked No. 23, is set to face Rutgers in Piscataway, New Jersey on Wednesday night.
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Kasparas Jakucionis included in midseason watch list for national basketball award
Illinois freshman guard Kasparas Jakucionis has been named to the Oscar Robertson Trophy Midseason Watch List, according to an announcement by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) on Monday.
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Will Riley receives second Big Ten Freshman of the Week honor
Illinois forward Will Riley has been named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week, as announced by the conference office on Monday.
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Illinois rallies past Ohio State with late surge at home
No. 18 Illinois mounted a strong comeback to defeat Ohio State, 87-79, at the State Farm Center on Sunday afternoon.
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Illinois prepares for sold-out showdown against Ohio State
No. 18 Illinois will face Ohio State in a highly anticipated matchup at the sold-out State Farm Center on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 12 p.m. CT.
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Illinois falls to Nebraska in overtime battle
No. 18 Illinois faced a challenging overtime loss against Nebraska, with the final score reading 80-74 at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Thursday night.
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Illinois faces Nebraska seeking tenth straight win against Huskers
The Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team is set to face the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a road game at Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, on January 30, 2025.
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Kofi Cockburn's jersey night planned during Illini vs UCLA game
Fighting Illini basketball legend Kofi Cockburn is set to return to the University of Illinois campus on February 11 for a special banner raising ceremony.
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Illini Athletics plans tribute for basketball legend Terrence Shannon Jr
Gameday Spirit Fanstore, in partnership with the University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics, has announced a special event to honor Illini Basketball legend Terrence Shannon Jr.
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Efrem Winters remembered as influential figure in Fighting Illini basketball history
To fans of the Fighting Illini in the 1980s, Efrem Winters was a key figure on the basketball court.
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Illinois secures victory over Northwestern with strong team performance
The Illinois Fighting Illini secured a victory over Northwestern with an 83-74 win at the State Farm Center.
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Illinois seeks redemption against Northwestern at sold-out State Farm Center
The Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team, currently ranked 17th in the nation, is set to face Northwestern Wildcats in a rematch on Sunday at the State Farm Center in Champaign.
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Illinois basketball team suffers loss to Maryland at home
Illinois' basketball team faced a setback on Thursday night, losing to Maryland with a score of 91-70 at the State Farm Center.
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Illinois hosts Maryland seeking rebound after close loss to Michigan State
The Illinois Fighting Illini, ranked 17th nationally, are set to host the Maryland Terrapins on Thursday night at the State Farm Center in Champaign.
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Illinois narrowly loses to Michigan State despite strong performances
No. 19 Illinois faced a narrow defeat against No. 12 Michigan State, losing 80-78 at the Breslin Center on Sunday afternoon.
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Illinois faces Michigan State in key Big Ten basketball clash
No. 19 Illinois is set to face No. 12 Michigan State in a Big Ten basketball matchup on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan.
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Illinois secures historic road win over Indiana
No. 19 Illinois secured a decisive victory over Indiana, winning 94-69 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Tuesday night.
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Illinois basketball faces Indiana on Tuesday amid strong start to season
The Illinois Fighting Illini, ranked 19th, are set to face Indiana in a road game on Tuesday.