The 1925–26 Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team represented the

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began the 1925–26 season with a

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team had eight returning letterman from a team that placed in a tie for third place a year earlier. This team finished in a tie for fifth place in the

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. Probably the greatest change for the Illini during this season was the opening of their new home, Huff Gymnasium. Originally named ''New Gymnasium'', Huff Gymnasium was renamed in 1937 after George Huff, who was the school's athletic director from 1895 to 1935, Huff Gymnasium was home to the Fighting Illini's men's basketball program until 1963. The starting lineup included ''captain'' Leonard Haines and Kenneth Reynolds at guard, John Mauer at center and Jack Lipe, Russell Daugherity and Hollie Martin at forward.

Roster

Source

Schedule

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Awards and honors

References

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