The Illini have already proven they can beat top teams based purely on talent, but if they take down the Crimson Tide, it'll ...

After an impressive win over Texas Tech on Tuesday, Illinois men's basketball is tightening its grip on fans as the school's ...

Mirkovic is now averaging 18.5 points and 12.5 rebounds through four games with the Illini. He's the biggest reason Illinois ...

David Mirkovic had 27 points and 21 rebounds as No. 14 Illinois stayed undefeated with an 84-65 victory over Colgate.

Illinois basketball is ranked No. 14 in the preseason USA TODAY coaches poll. Illinois is one of six Big Ten teams ranked in the preseason poll. The Illini are fourth behind No. 1 Purdue, No. 7 ...

There aren't as many newcomers in Champaign this season, but there are still plenty of freshmen, transfers and international ...

CHAMPAIGN — The language, unsurprisingly, has been one of the most difficult adjustments for David Mirković in his three months at Illinois. The 6-foot-9 freshman from Montenegro has spoken English ...

Brad Underwood did a great job securing talent for the Illini to help replace the likes of Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley, among others. All of the new additions will play a big role on the team, ...

Illinois basketball got a commitment from four-star guard Lucas Morillo for 2026-27. He joins four-star Ethan Brown and three-star Landon Davis in the recruiting class. Morillo chose Illinois over ...

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Lon Kruger looks on during a game against the UCLA Bruins at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on Dec. 21, 1996. Illinois won the game 79-63. Head coach Bruce ...

It’s officially basketball season in Champaign – well, sort of. The Illinois men’s basketball team kicked off its 2025-26 campaign on Sunday afternoon with an exhibition game against in-state foe ...