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Illinois Basketball Celebrates 20 Years Since Historic 2005 Run
8/28/2025
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- The Illinois Fighting Illini commemorate the 20-year reunion of their 2004-2005 basketball team, celebrated for Big Ten championships.
- The team achieved a 37-2 record during the season, finishing as national runners-up after a comeback against Arizona.
- This season is considered the pinnacle of Illinois basketball history despite not securing the national title.
