Fighting Illini Land in AP Top 25 for First Time in 5 Years

For the first time in more than five years, Illinois’ men’s basketball team is nationally ranked, as the Fighting Illini landed in the number 24 spot in this week’s Associated Press poll. The Illini have a 12-5 record on the season, and are currently in second place in the Big Ten standings with a 4-2 conference record. They are 10-1...