The 2013–14 Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team represented the

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in the

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. Led by second year head coach

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, the Illini played their home games at

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and were members of the

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. They finished the season 20–15, 7–11 in Big Ten play to finish in a tie for eighth place. They advanced to the quarterfinals of the

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where they lost to Michigan. They were invited to the

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where they defeated Boston University in the first round before losing in the second round to Clemson.

Offseason

Departures

2013 additions

Incoming freshmen

Incoming transfer students

* Jon Ekey was immediately eligible to play during the 13–14 season due to the graduate student transfer exception rules of the

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Roster

Schedule and results

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Rankings

References

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Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball seasons