As part of that exodus, in a move that made waves throughout the Big Ten and beyond, Illinois lost a key piece of its future ...

The 7-1, 255-pound Croatian is another top returnee for Illinois, joined this season by twin brother Zvonimir Ivisic, who transferred from Arkansas. Tomislav played started 31 games last season, ...

Illinois basketball has its finger prints on multiple levels of professional basketball including the NBA G-League.

The Associated Press Top 25 preseason poll says Illinois ranks No. 17 nationally. KenPom.com's algorithms declare the Illini are No. 6. BartTorvik.com say Brad Underwood's squad belongs at No. 8.