Illinois Fighting Illini News - Sports Illustrated

Feb 22, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) brings the ball up court against the Boston Celtics during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

WATCH: Former Illini Ayo Dosunmu Slashes for Huge Dunk vs. Bucks

Oct 13, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (00) dribbles in front of New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet (44) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Former Illini Terrence Shannon Jr. Explodes in G-League Debut

Nov 20, 2024; Birmingham, AL, USA; Illinois forward Will Riley (7) attempts to block a shot by Alabama center Clifford Omoruyi (11) in the CM Newton Classic at Legacy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Instant Analysis: Alabama Takes Down Illinois 100-87

Illinois players huddle up on the floor of the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois, during last week's win over Oakland.

Top 5 Must-Watch Matchups for Illinois Basketball in 2024-25

Schedule

Standings

Team Leaders

Full Team Statistics

Team Rankings

Nov 13, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) reacts during the first half against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 Big Questions for Illinois Basketball vs. Alabama

Nov 4, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) takes the court with teammates in a game against the Easter Illinois Panthers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

NBA Draft: Matchup Between Illinois, Alabama Offers Looks at NBA Prospects

Nov 13, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini fans during the first half against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Signs Four-Star Guard Brandon Lee

Mar 28, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) dunks the ball against the Iowa State Cyclones in the semifinals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Illinois' Top 5 Non-Con Wins of Brad Underwood Era – With Alabama Looming

Nov 11, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) drives the ball down the court against the McNeese State Cowboys during the second half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball vs. Alabama: Scouting the Crimson Tide

Purdue Boilermakers guard C.J. Cox reacts after scoring against the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Purdue Men’s Basketball Scores Identity Test Win in Knocking Off Alabama

Wisconsin guard Kamari McGee (4) joins fans who stormed the court

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings (Vol. 3): Purdue, Wisconsin Get Top-10 Victories

Nov 13, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ben Humrichous (3) blocks Oakland Golden Grizzlies forward Buru Naivalurua (12) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Enters Rankings in New AP Top 25 Poll

Nov 4, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Kylan Boswell vs. Mark Sears: Key Matchup in Illinois Basketball vs. Alabama

Nov 13, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) blocks out Oakland Golden Grizzlies forward Buru Naivalurua (12) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

How to Watch: Illinois Basketball vs. Alabama (Game 4)

Nov 4, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ben Humrichous (3) and Eastern Illinois Panthers forward Cooper Jacobi (40) during game at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Play of the Week: Ben Humrichous' Putback Slam

Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) and Purdue Boilermakers guard Myles Colvin (5) box out Alabama Crimson Tide forward Derrion Reid (35) Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, during the NCAA men’s basketball game at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind.

Illinois Basketball Will Face Alabama Coming Off Upset Loss to Purdue

St. Ignatius (Chicago) basketball guard Phoenix Gill (seated) signed with Northwestern on Wednesday. His father, Kendall Gill, played for Illinois from 1986-90 and went on to a 15-year NBA career.

Phoenix Gill, Son of Illini Legend Kendall Gill, Signs With Northwestern

Nov 9, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard VJ Edgecombe (7) dribbles the ball upcourt against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the first half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

2025 NBA Mock Draft: Two-Round Projections Early in Regular Season

Nov 13, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) defends Oakland Golden Grizzlies guard Jayson Goodrich (11) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Why the Struggles of Illinois Basketball's Kasparas Jakucionis May Be Over