It has been a while, but the Illinois basketball team is loading the NBA with talent.
In years past, there were one or two Illini players in the NBA, with some others trying to make The Association via the G-League, but nowadays, Illinois is more woven into the NBA fabric.
As the 2025-26 season tips off with the triumphant return of NBA on NBC, there are a handful of Illinois players fans can cheer for on opening night rosters.
Ayo Dosunmu – Chicago Bulls
Ayo is entering year five, yes, year five in the NBA.