Conference Big Ten Conference Head coach Lon Kruger Assistant coach Rob Judson | 1998–99 record 14–18 (3–13 Big Ten) Assistant coach Robert McCullum Assistant coach Steve Henson | |
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The 1998–99 Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team represented the University of Illinois.
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Regular season
The Illini closed out the 1998-99 season with an amazing run at the Big Ten Tournament title. After entering the tournament as the 11th-seeded team, Illinois reeled off three straight victories over Top 25-ranked teams before losing in the championship game to second-ranked Michigan State. Illini freshman Cory Bradford was the Big Ten's Freshman of the Year and was also selected to the All-Tournament team.
Roster
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Schedule
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Awards and honors
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