They played their home games at Assembly Hall and are members of the Big Ten Conference.

[3] In addition to the returning players, Illinois adds a top-15 ranked recruiting class to its roster.

Three true freshmen join the squad this season in guard/forward Jereme Richmond, center Meyers Leonard, and guard Crandall Head.

Leonard was a consensus first-team all-state selection who led Robinson High School to the 2010 Illinois state title in Class 2A.

He is a top-75 recruit who earned all-state honors as a junior, averaging 21 points, seven rebounds and four steals.