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Head Coach
Brad Underwood
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Illinois Fighting Illini Basketball
The Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball program competes at the highest level of college basketball within the prestigious Big Ten Conference, offering student-athletes an exceptional blend of athletic excellence and academic rigor. Head Coach Brad Underwood has built a program centered on developing complete players who thrive both on the court and in the classroom. Located in Champaign, Illinois, the university provides a world-class academic environment where basketball student-athletes pursue degrees from respected colleges across campus. The Big Ten presents one of the nation's toughest conferences, preparing players for high-level competition and professional opportunities. The Illini program emphasizes team culture, basketball fundamentals, and player development under Underwood's proven coaching philosophy. High school recruits seeking to compete against elite talent while earning a quality education in a supportive team environment should reach out to the Illinois coaching staff to learn how they can become part of this storied program.
Net price
$13,042/yr
Below D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
86%
Above D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
36,258
Above D1 median (9,019)
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $871 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $2,983 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $5,924 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $11,952 / year
- $110,001+
- $29,998 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 36,258
- Average net price
- $13,042 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $16,354 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $36,706 / year
- Graduation rate
- 86%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
D1 men's basketball recruiting calendar
NCAA Division I contact, evaluation, quiet, and dead periods are the same for every men's program, including this one. This is not a Illinois Fighting Illini camp or visit schedule.
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Program history
6
Final Fours
1949, 1951, 1952, 1989, 2005, 2026
Notable NBA/pro alumni
| Player | Team(s) | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Morez Johnson Jr. | Mavericks | Rookie |
| Meyers Leonard | Trail Blazers, Heat | — |
| Keaton Wagler | Clippers | Rookie |
| Kendall Gill | Bulls, Hornets, Heat, Bucks, Timberwolves, Nets | — |
| Nick Weatherspoon | Bulls, Clippers | — |
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
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Big Ten Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Illinois
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Location Champaign, IL | Enrollment 36,258 | Avg. net price $13,042 |
Indiana
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Location Bloomington, IN | Enrollment 37,806 | Avg. net price $16,003 |
Iowa
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Location Iowa City, IA | Enrollment 22,264 | Avg. net price $22,508 |
Maryland
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Location College Park, MD | Enrollment 30,760 | Avg. net price $14,296 |
Michigan
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Location Ann Arbor, MI | Enrollment 34,177 | Avg. net price $14,362 |
Michigan State
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Location East Lansing, MI | Enrollment 40,922 | Avg. net price $21,322 |
Minnesota
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Location Minneapolis, MN | Enrollment 31,855 | Avg. net price $17,330 |
Nebraska
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Location Lincoln, NE | Enrollment 19,178 | Avg. net price $16,214 |
Northwestern
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Location Evanston, IL | Enrollment 9,201 | Avg. net price $34,420 |
Ohio State
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Location Columbus, OH | Enrollment 45,638 | Avg. net price $17,269 |
Oregon
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Location Eugene, OR | Enrollment 20,497 | Avg. net price $22,547 |
Penn State
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Location University Park, PA | Enrollment 42,284 | Avg. net price $33,675 |
Purdue
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Location West Lafayette, IN | Enrollment 44,503 | Avg. net price $14,851 |
Rutgers
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Location Piscataway, NJ | Enrollment 37,751 | Avg. net price $24,897 |
UCLA
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Location Los Angeles, CA | Enrollment 33,475 | Avg. net price $14,659 |
USC
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Location Los Angeles, CA | Enrollment 20,443 | Avg. net price $33,056 |
Washington
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Location Seattle, WA | Enrollment 31,942 | Avg. net price $13,663 |
Wisconsin
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Location Madison, WI | Enrollment 36,902 | Avg. net price $16,600 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Illinois D1?
Yes, Illinois is an NCAA Division I program in the Big Ten. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Illinois men's basketball.
What conference is Illinois in?
Illinois competes in the Big Ten for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Illinois?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $13,042 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Illinois?
College Scorecard reports approximately 36,258 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Illinois?
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.