It's the oldest play in the book. Even after just two games, it should be expected that if any Illinois player were able to ...

Freshman point guard Kasparas Jakucionis stacked up 12 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds as Illinois pulled away for a 90 ...

Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis, left, and Illinois forward Morez Johnson Jr. both go up for a rebound on Wednesday night ...

Illinois vs. Oakland in a men's basketball game at the State Farm Center in Champaign on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.

Basketball has obviously made massive leaps worldwide and has brought elite-level talent into college basketball this season.

The Illini scratched, clawed and occasionally stumbled Wednesday – and it may have been the best thing for them ...