Illini coach Brad Underwood and his staff offered 6-foot-11 big Stra Zelic and 6-foot-8 wing Abraham Taiwo on Sunday ...

Brad Underwood expressed how proud he was of Kasparas Jakučionis and Will Riley on X and he promised more from Illinois basketball.

The first full day of the NCAA Division 1 men's basketball tournament, known by many as "March Madness" is officially in the books, though the Illinois Fighting Illini are still waiting their turn.

Illinois forward Morez Johnson Jr. dunks the ball as Minnesota defenders look on during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in Minneapolis. Illinois won 95-74.