Joey Biggs Assistant Athletic Director, Operations | University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Website
Joey Biggs Assistant Athletic Director, Operations | University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Website
Illinois is set to compete as the No. 7 seed in the 2025 Big Ten Tournament. The team will begin its journey at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis during Round 2, scheduled for Thursday at 5:30 p.m. CT on BTN. Their first opponent will be determined by the outcome of a Round 1 game between Ohio State, seeded tenth, and Iowa, seeded fifteenth.
Under head coach Brad Underwood, Illinois has established itself as a formidable presence in college basketball, having secured three conference titles, including Big Ten Tournament victories in 2021 and 2024. The Fighting Illini have maintained a winning record in Big Ten play for six consecutive seasons. During this period, they are tied with Purdue for the most wins in regular-season conference games (81) and total victories against Big Ten opponents when including tournament play (87).
The team's current overall record stands at 20-11, with a recent streak of three consecutive wins and eight Quad 1 victories this season. Illinois is tied with Auburn for leading the nation in playing a combined total of 25 Quad 1 and Quad 2 games this year. They are among four teams nationwide that have achieved at least 20-win regular seasons over the past six years, alongside Gonzaga, Houston, and San Diego State.
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