The 1907–08 season saw the third coach in three years take the reins at the University of Illinois.

Fletcher Lane was Illinois’ third coach, but lasted just one season.

Even though he led his team to a 20–6 record, the university, as well as the athletes, deemed Lane's coaching style as subpar.

[1] Lane's team benefited from a long Southern trip in which the team beat several YMCA and club teams from Tennessee, Texas, Alabama, and Georgia.

The starting lineup consisted of forwards Albert Penn and H. J. Popperfuss, center Avery Brundage, and guards Thomas E. Thompson and captain M. G.