| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 2, 2026, 4:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 2, 2026, 4:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/big-ten/after-big-week-illinois-soars-up-ap-top-25-basketball-rankings/3885141/ |
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The Illinois Fighting Illini have been lighting up the court in recent weeks,
and their success has resulted in a big jump up the AP Top 25 rankings.
Thanks to a big week that saw them triumph over Washington at home and then No.
5 Nebraska in Lincoln, Illinois has jumped to the No. 5 spot in the n...