Illinois was the only Big Ten squad to feature two players on The Field of 68’s list – a telltale sign of its potential, especially with Wagler and Petrovic suiting up alongside that aforementioned roster loaded with experience and talent.

Kylan Boswell speaks with reporters on Wednesday at Ubben Basketball Complex in Champaign. Boswell is among the key returners on the Illinois men’s basketball team. Scott Richey covers college basketball for The News-Gazette. His email is [email protected], and you can follow him on Twitter ( @srrichey ).

The Big Ten hosted its media days in Rosemont, where reporters got a chance to get a glimpse of Northwestern and Illinois' programs. Here’s what we learned about the 'Cats and Illini.

The Illini boast an experienced talented roster, but a few lingering questions keep them from climbing higher on one expert's list

For Texas Tech’s Nov. 11 visit — and Illinois’ return game in Lubbock in November 2026 — the contract stipulates that officials “must have Sweet 16 tournament experience."

Where the 2025 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team is picked to finish in the Big 10 by the USA TODAY Sports Network media.

Illinois’ Tomislav Ivisic put together an impressive opening act in Champaign last season. The Croatian big man entered college basketball in 2024-2025 and immediately made his mark – both on the court in a hundred different ways and off the floor as a leader and steadying presence.

Catch the latest on University of Illinois news, sports, and more. Delivered every weekday. Going into the Big Ten tournament last season, the Illini were ready to make a deep run for a chance at the tournament championship. However, those hopes were cut ...

From cancer fundraising, to defense, to Serbia and NBA 2K, Illinois basketball head coach Brad Underwood had much to say at charity event.

The 2025-26 Illinois men’s basketball schedule was finalized a few weeks ago, but the tip times and TV designations are now available. The Illini will play games televised on ESPN, CBS, FOX, FS1, Peacock, B1G Network, and B1G+. There is one additional game (LIU) that will be on either B1G Network or B1G+.