It is tough to win at the college level, and for the Illinois basketball program, succeeding without a suitable big man makes things nearly impossible.
Entering the 2025-26 campaign, the Illini have a great frontcourt. Tomislav Ivisic returned to Champaign, which was a bit of a surprise. He also brought his brother along with him, former Arkansas big man, Zvonimir Ivisic.
These two, along with a few other solid frontcourt players, should be a huge part of the Illinois quad this upcoming season. But once the season concludes, who knows which players will return?