The flu bug continues to bite, and Tomislav Ivisic was stung by a turned ankle. Who will be ready for Saturday?

Illinois' Tomislav Ivisic, left, and Rutgers' Zach Martini fight for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college ...

The Illini have been considered a Final Four team at various points this season, but are those aspirations fleeting?

Illinois currently holds a record of 15-8 overall and 7-6 in conference play, having lost five of its last eight games.

Boden Skunberg and Brandon Lieb made plans. It was one more hopefully triumphant season before riding off into the college ...