Cockburn hits ref in head after getting and-1 (0:31)
2020 ScheduleAll times ET
2020 Schedule
7-3, 4th in Big Ten
- 11/5W 78-70
- 11/8W 83-71
- 11/1021L 90-69
- 11/18W 66-53
- 11/20W 85-57
- 11/23W 120-71
- 11/26LBIW 117-65
- 12/2L 81-79
- 12/73L 59-58
- 12/115W 71-62
- 12/14
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- 1/18
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- 1/30
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- 2/1116h:mm a z, US/Eastern
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- 2/18
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- 3/1
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Kofi Cockburn helps Illinois beat No. 5 Michigan 71-62
Kofi Cockburn had 19 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks to help Illinois upset No. 5 Michigan 71-62 on Wednesday night.
Illinois player mistakenly clobbers ref after bucket
Lewis Garrison, a college basketball official, left a matchup between Illinois and No. 5 Michigan on Wednesday after he was accidentally hit by Kofi Cockburn as the freshman center celebrated a key play in his team's 71-62 upset victory.
Bezhanishvili soars to the rim for the dunk (0:24)
Cockburn's block leads to an Illinois layup (0:25)
Simpson shows off the skills for tough layup (0:20)
No. 3 Maryland rallies from 15 down, beats Illinois 59-58
Anthony Cowan Jr. made a free throw with 2.1 seconds left and No. 3 Maryland erased a 15-point deficit in the second half to rally past Illinois 59-58 Saturday in the Big Ten opener for both teams.
Dosunmu's steal sets up 3-point play (0:31)
Cockburn throws down massive and-1 slam (0:27)
College basketball picks: Does being (or beating) No. 1 matter?
ESPN.com's college hoops experts make their picks for this weekend, which includes an intriguing UNC-Virginia matchup.
College basketball freshman scorecard: Standouts and surprises
College basketball's top freshmen are again creating a lot of buzz, but some under-the-radar youngsters are thriving as well.
Miami holds off furious Illinois comeback to win 81-79
Chris Lykes scored 28 points and Miami held off a furious second-half comeback to beat Illinois 81-79 on Monday.
Dosunmu scores 24 to led Illinois past Lindenwood 117-65
Ayo Dosunmu scored 24 points, five others scored in double digits and Illinois rolled over Division-II Lindenwood 117-65 Tuesday.
Cockburn's double-double powers Illinois past Hampton 120-71
Kofi Cockburn and Ayo Dosunmu scored 20 points apiece and Illinois beat Hampton 120-71 on Saturday night.
Miller gives Illini highest-ranked recruit since '10
Top-30 guard Adam Miller announced his commitment to Illinois on Thursday, picking the Fighting Illini over Arizona and Louisville. He's the team's highest-ranked recruit since 2010.
Cockburn’s double-double lifts Illini over The Citadel 85-57
Kofi Cockburn scored 18 points and grabbed 17 rebounds to lead Illinois past The Citadel 85-57 on Wednesday night.
Hot board: After signing day dust settles, who's left?
College basketball's early signing period ends Wednesday. Here's who will still be available, and the schools most likely to sign them.
Cockburn double-double helps Illinois turn back Hawaii 66-53
Kofi Cockburn scored 15 points and grabbed 14 rebounds and Illinois beat Hawaii 66-53 on Monday night.
No. 21 Arizona routs Illinois 90-69 behind freshman trio
Nico Mannion scored 23 points, Josh Green added 20 and No. 21 Arizona's freshmen dominated in a 90-69 win over Illinois Sunday night.
Mannion dishes to Nnaji for Arizona dunk (0:23)
Cockburn leads way as Illinois holds off Grand Canyon 83-71
Kofi Cockburn had 23 points and 14 rebounds, Andres Feliz added 21 points and Illinois pulled away late to beat Grand Canyon 83-61 Friday night.
For 3: Making sense of James Wiseman's eligibility
While one freshman (James Wiseman) played amid drama off the court, another freshman (Cole Anthony) continued to shine for the Tar Heels.
College basketball picks: How will Duke, Kentucky build on wins?
ESPN.com's college hoops experts make their picks as Duke, Kentucky, Kansas and others retake the floor.
Hot board and signing day preview: Where top college hoops prospects are headed
Five ESPN 100 prospects have decision dates set. Here are our predictions for where they -- and other key uncommitted players -- will sign.
For 3: Cole Anthony stars in UNC debut, Virginia defends
The North Carolina freshman scored 34 in a memorable opener, and the Cavaliers relied on their trademark D. Will Kansas make adjustments on Friday?
2019-20 Big Ten Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 1-0 | - | 9-0 |
| Michigan State | 1-0 | - | 6-3 |
| Purdue | 1-0 | - | 6-3 |
| Maryland | 1-1 | 0.5 | 10-1 |
| Penn State | 1-1 | 0.5 | 8-2 |
| Michigan | 1-1 | 0.5 | 8-2 |
| Illinois | 1-1 | 0.5 | 7-3 |
| Rutgers | 1-1 | 0.5 | 7-3 |
| Iowa | 1-1 | 0.5 | 7-3 |
| Wisconsin | 1-1 | 0.5 | 5-5 |
| Nebraska | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-5 |
| Indiana | 0-1 | 1 | 9-1 |
| Northwestern | 0-1 | 1 | 4-4 |
| Minnesota | 0-1 | 1 | 4-5 |
Top Performers 2019-20
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game82.625th
Rebounds Per Game43.512th
Assists Per Game15.288th
Points Allowed67.9168th
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2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Miller | SG | Committed | 89 |
| Andre Curbelo | PG | Signed | 84 |
| Coleman Hawkins | PF | Signed | 80 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 5 |
| Tournament Record | 40-31 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 30 |