University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Basketball
Recent News About University of Illinois Fighting Illini Men's Basketball
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Kasparas Jakucionis included in midseason watchlist for Wooden Award
Illinois freshman point guard Kasparas Jakucionis has been named to the Midseason Top 25 Watch List for the John R. Wooden Award, as announced by the Los Angeles Athletic Club on Tuesday.
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Illinois aims to extend winning streak against Penn State
The University of Illinois basketball team, currently ranked 13th nationally, is set to face Penn State on Wednesday at the State Farm Center in Champaign.
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Jakucionis shares Big Ten Freshman of the Week honor
Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis has been named Big Ten Freshman of the Week, as announced by the conference office on Monday.
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Illinois secures tight win over Washington on West Coast road trip
No. 22 Illinois concluded its West Coast road trip with a narrow victory over Washington, winning 81-77 at Alaska Airlines Arena on Sunday afternoon.
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Illinois faces Washington after historic win over Oregon
The Illinois men's basketball team is set to conclude its Pacific Northwest road trip with a game against Washington on Sunday, January 5, 2025.
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Illinois basketball faces top-10 challenge against Oregon
The Illinois men's basketball team is set to face a significant challenge as they travel to Eugene, Oregon, for a game against the ninth-ranked Ducks on Thursday night.
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Illinois hires Neel Ganta as director of player personnel
Illinois Men's Basketball Coach Brad Underwood announced the appointment of Neel Ganta as Director of Player Personnel.
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Boswell achieves triple-double as Illinois defeats Chicago State
No. 24 Illinois delivered a commanding performance, defeating Chicago State 117-64 at the State Farm Center.
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Illinois faces Chicago State in final non-conference home game
Following a holiday break, the Illinois men's basketball team, ranked 24th nationally, is set to play against Chicago State on December 29 at the sold-out State Farm Center in Champaign.
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Jakucionis leads Illinois past Missouri in close Braggin' Rights matchup
The Illinois Fighting Illini secured a narrow victory over the Missouri Tigers with a final score of 80-77 in St. Louis, reclaiming the Braggin' Rights trophy.
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Terrence Shannon Jr.'s jersey ceremony scheduled for February at State Farm Center
Former Illinois basketball star and current Minnesota Timberwolves rookie, Terrence Shannon Jr., will have his jersey raised to the rafters at the State Farm Center on February 15.
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Illinois faces Missouri for bragging rights on Sunday
The McBride Homes Braggin' Rights game between Illinois and Missouri is scheduled for Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis.
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Kasparas Jakucionis earns Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors
Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis has been named Big Ten Freshman of the Week, as announced by the conference office on Monday.
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Tennessee narrowly defeats Illinois in intense back-and-forth contest
Illinois faced a narrow defeat against top-ranked Tennessee, losing 66-64 at the State Farm Center.
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Stripe State Farm Center set for Illinois vs. Tennessee matchup
Illinois' upcoming home game against the top-ranked Tennessee team will feature the annual Stripe State Farm Center event, presented by Invesco QQQ.
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Illinois triumphs over No. 20 Wisconsin for first Big Ten win
Illinois secured a significant victory over No. 20 Wisconsin, achieving their first Big Ten win of the season with an 86-80 scoreline at the State Farm Center in Champaign.
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Illinois prepares for crucial Big Ten clash against #20-ranked Wisconsin
The Illinois Fighting Illini are set to host the Wisconsin Badgers for their Big Ten home opener on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the State Farm Center in Champaign.
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Illinois loses to Northwestern in overtime during Big Ten opener
No. 19 Illinois faced a tough loss in their Big Ten opener against Northwestern, falling 70-66 in overtime at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
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Illinois basketball opens Big Ten play against Northwestern on December 6
No. 19 Illinois is set to begin its Big Ten Conference play against Northwestern on Friday at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois.
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Illinois defeats ranked Arkansas thanks to efficient three-point shooting
Illinois achieved a significant victory against No. 19 Arkansas with a score of 90-77 during the Thanksgiving Hoops Classic in Kansas City, Missouri.