In an exciting development for college basketball fans, Illinois basketball will meet Texas Tech of the Big 12 in a home-and-home series starting in the 2025-26 season. The matchup promises to bring high-caliber competition and rekindle excitement as the Fighting Illini face the former NCAA tournament runner-up.

With Kentucky stepping back, Illinois stands at the forefront to land Andrej Stojakovic as his visit approaches. The upcoming visit could be a pivotal moment in the recruitment of this sought-after talent.