Stojakovic has missed the past two games for the Illini after suffering a high-ankle sprain vs Michigan State.
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.
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.