Head Coach Doug Mills led the Illini to consecutive Big Ten titles in 1942 and 1943.

The Illini would add another league championship under Harry Combes in 1949.

Illinois’ 150-57 record and .725 winning percentage was the best in the Big Ten.

Mills' team featured 8 returning letterman and had a starting lineup including team captain John Drish and Harold Shapiro at forward, Art Mathisen at the center position, and Victor Wukovits and Robert Richmond as guards.

The team also featured future major league baseball player Walter Evers[1] Roster