Underwood has continued to prove himself as one of the Elite coaches in college basketball
Shannon Jr. is in his second year in the NBA with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Illinois has lost two in a row and may be short handed vs the Indiana Hoosiers.
Despite losing two straight games, many are still high on the potential of the Illini.
Gibbs-Lawhorn is posting career highs in all statistical categories during his first year with UNLV.
There is no surprise that the Illini lost to a veteran Wisconsin team without two key starters.
Hauck brings over 10 years of head coaching experience at the FCS level
Illinois gets ready to take on a hungry Wisconsin Badgers team at the State Farm Center
Boswell has missed the past six games for the Illini who are 5-1 in that time frame.
Mirkovic is showing the potential to be one of the best players in the conference should he return for the 2026-2027 season.
Fears Jr. has developed a reputation of questionable plays this season.
