No. 18 Illinois trying to regain its mojo with big man Tomislav Ivisic out indefinitely

Illinois' Morez Johnson Jr. (21) reacts after he was called for a foul against Nebraska during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Neb.

Illinois' Morez Johnson Jr. (21) reacts after he was called for a foul against Nebraska during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)


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LINCOLN, Neb. — Illinois flipped its roster after making a run to the Elite Eight last season and coach Brad Underwood knew there would be highs and lows navigating the season with the second-youngest roster in the Power Four. It took a while but the 18th-ranked Illini have hit a rough patch. Their 80-74 overtime loss at Nebraska on Thursday night was their fourth loss in six games. They had started the season 12-3. Illinois has been without center Tomislav Ivisic for three games because of illness and standout freshman Kasparas Jakucionis has missed two games with an injury.

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