Men's Basketball Poll

#10 Illinois Fighting Illini

2024

Overall Record

27-8

Last Game

vs Iowa W 73-61

Conference Record

14-6

Next Game

@Iowa 03/10/2024

Illinois forward Dain Dainja (42) celebrates after a dunk against Morehead State in the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)

Domask gets triple-double as No. 3 seed Illinois beats Morehead State in NCAA tourney

Marcus Domask posted the NCAA Tournament’s first triple-double since 2019 and Terrence Shannon scored 26 points, helping No. 3 seed Illinois pull away from No. 14 Morehead State for an 85-69 first-round win.

Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. autographs a camera after the team's win against Wisconsin in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Illini’s Shannon enters March Madness playing his best. Criminal charge keeps him quiet off court

Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. autographs a camera after the team's win against Wisconsin in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Shannon helps Illinois move on to bigger stage after Big Ten championship

UConn head coach Dan Hurley, center, talks to guard Tristen Newton (2) as he comes to the bench during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Marquette in the championship of the Big East Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Reigning NCAA champ UConn tops the East Region bracket as the No. 1 overall seed in March Madness

Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) celebrates toward forward Marcus Domask (3) as time expires during the team's win against Wisconsin in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Shannon scores 34 points as No. 13 Illinois takes Big Ten title with 93-87 win over Wisconsin

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Illinois Fighting Illini take on Morehead State Eagles in first round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 10 Illinois Fighting Illini play the Morehead State Eagles in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Illinois Fighting Illini and Morehead State Eagles meet in the first round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 10 Illinois Fighting Illini and Morehead State Eagles play in the NCAA Tournament opening round. The teams match up Thursday for the first time this season.

Illinois faces Wisconsin in Big Ten Championship game

The No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini and the Wisconsin Badgers play for the Big Ten Championship. Sunday’s meeting will be the second of the season between the two teams.

Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) dribbles down the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Nebraska in the semifinal round of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Shannon scores Big Ten tourney-record 40 points as No. 13 Illinois tops Nebraska 98-87 in semifinals

Terrence Shannon Jr. scored a career-high 40 points for a Big Ten Tournament record to lead a second-half surge by 13th-ranked Illinois in a 98-87 victory over Nebraska in the semifinals.

Illinois faces Nebraska in Big Ten Tournament

The No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini and Nebraska Cornhuskers play in the Big Ten Tournament. The teams meet Saturday for the second time this season.

Illinois forward Quincy Guerrier (13) celebrates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in the quarterfinal round of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Friday, March 15, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

No. 13 Illinois rallies to beat Ohio State 77-74 in Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals

Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 28 points to help No. 13 Illinois overcome a 10-point second-half deficit and beat Ohio State 77-74 in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament.

Illinois faces Ohio State in Big Ten Tournament

The No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini play the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Ten Tournament. Friday’s meeting will be the second of the season between the two teams.

Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) drives to the basket under pressure from Iowa forward Owen Freeman (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 10, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Cliff Jette)

Terrence Shannon Jr. scores 25 as No. 12 Illinois beats Iowa 73-61

Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 25 points, Quincy Guerrier had 14 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 12 Illinois beat Iowa 73-61.

Iowa hosts No. 12 Illinois following Domask’s 20-point showing

No. 12 Illinois faces the Iowa Hawkeyes after Marcus Domask scored 20 points in the Fighting Illini’s 77-71 loss to the Purdue Boilermakers.

Domask and No. 12 Illinois host Iowa

No. 12 Illinois visits the Iowa Hawkeyes after Marcus Domask scored 20 points in the Fighting Illini’s 77-71 loss to the Purdue Boilermakers.

Purdue's Zach Edey smiles as he gives a television interview after the team's 77-71 win over Illinois in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Edey helps rally No. 3 Purdue to 77-71 win at No. 12 Illinois to clinch outright Big Ten title

Zach Edey had 28 points and eight rebounds as No. 3 Purdue rallied in the second half to beat No. 12 Illinois 77-71, becoming the first team in 17 years to win consecutive outright Big Ten regular-season championships.

No. 3 Purdue visits No. 12 Illinois after Domask’s 31-point game

No. 12 Illinois hosts the No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers after Marcus Domask scored 31 points in Illinois’ 91-83 win against the Wisconsin Badgers.

No. 2 Purdue visits No. 13 Illinois after Domask’s 31-point outing

No. 13 Illinois hosts the No. 2 Purdue Boilermakers after Marcus Domask scored 31 points in Illinois’ 91-83 win against the Wisconsin Badgers.

Illinois' Marcus Domask (3) shoots against Wisconsin's Tyler Wahl (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Domask’s homecoming helps No. 13 Illinois win 91-83 to continue Wisconsin’s slide

Marcus Domask scored 31 points, Terrence Shannon Jr. added 23 and No. 13 Illinois continued its recent mastery of Wisconsin by defeating the slumping Badgers 91-83.

Wisconsin hosts No. 13 Illinois following Shannon’s 29-point showing

No. 13 Illinois visits the Wisconsin Badgers after Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 29 points in the Fighting Illini’s 105-97 win against the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Wisconsin hosts No. 13 Illinois following Shannon’s 29-point game

No. 13 Illinois visits the Wisconsin Badgers after Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 29 points in the Fighting Illini’s 105-97 victory over the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Illinois's Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) gives Minnesota's Mike Mitchell Jr. an earful after Shannon Jr., scored a 3-point basket on Mitchell Jr., during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 105-97. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Terrance Shannon Jr. leads No. 13 Illinois past Minnesota 105-97

Terrance Shannon Jr. scored 29 points, Marcus Domask had 22 and Coleman Hawkins added 20 to lead No. 13 Illinois to a 105-97 victory over Minnesota.

No. 13 Illinois faces Minnesota after Hawkins’ 30-point game

No. 13 Illinois takes on the Minnesota Golden Gophers after Coleman Hawkins scored 30 points in Illinois’ 95-85 win against the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Minnesota visits No. 13 Illinois following Hawkins’ 30-point showing

No. 13 Illinois takes on the Minnesota Golden Gophers after Coleman Hawkins scored 30 points in Illinois’ 95-85 victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Iowa's Owen Freeman (32) battles Illinois' Coleman Hawkins for the ball as Tony Perkins watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 95-85. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Coleman Hawkins scores 30, No. 12 Illinois rallies for a 95-85 win over Iowa

Coleman Hawkins scored 30 points and No. 12 Illinois rallied from a seven-point deficit in the second half to beat Iowa 95-85.

Shannon leads No. 12 Illinois against Iowa

No. 12 Illinois takes on the Iowa Hawkeyes after Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 35 points in Illinois’ 90-89 loss to the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Shannon leads No. 12 Illinois against Iowa

No. 12 Illinois faces the Iowa Hawkeyes after Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 35 points in Illinois’ 90-89 loss to the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Penn State's Zach Hicks shoots a free throw against Illinois near the enf of an an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, in State College, Pa. Hicks made three free throws. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)

Zach Hicks makes 3 free throws with 3 seconds left to lift Penn State past No. 12 Illinois, 90-89

Zach Hicks made three free throws after being fouled on a 3-pointer with three seconds left to give Penn State a 90-89 victory over No. 12 Illinois on Wednesday night.

Penn State hosts No. 12 Illinois following Shannon’s 27-point performance

No. 12 Illinois visits the Penn State Nittany Lions after Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 27 points in the Fighting Illini’s 85-80 victory against the Maryland Terrapins.

Wisconsin hosts Young and Maryland

Maryland plays the Wisconsin Badgers after Jahmir Young scored 28 points in the Terrapins’ 85-80 loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini.

No. 12 Illinois visits Penn State after Shannon’s 27-point game

No. 12 Illinois faces the Penn State Nittany Lions after Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 27 points in the Fighting Illini’s 85-80 victory over the Maryland Terrapins.

Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) shoots against Maryland guard DeShawn Harris-Smith (5) and forward Julian Reese, third from left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Shannon scores 27 as No. 14 Illinois earns 1st victory at Maryland since 2011

Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 27 points, and No. 14 Illinois defeated Maryland 85-80 to earn its first road victory against the Terrapins since 2011.

Shannon leads No. 14 Illinois against Maryland

No. 14 Illinois plays the Maryland Terrapins after Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 31 points in the Fighting Illini’s 97-68 victory over the Michigan Wolverines.

No. 14 Illinois visits Maryland after Shannon’s 31-point performance

No. 14 Illinois visits the Maryland Terrapins after Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 31 points in the Fighting Illini’s 97-68 win over the Michigan Wolverines.

Michigan State visits Penn State after Hoggard’s 23-point game

Michigan State visits the Penn State Nittany Lions after A.J Hoggard scored 23 points in the Spartans’ 88-80 win against the Illinois Fighting Illini.