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1948–49 Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team
The 1948–49 Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team represented the University of Illinois.
Regular season
The 1948-49 squad, led by Dike Eddleman, Bill Erickson, and Walter Osterkorn, was Illinois’ first 20-game winner since 1908, finishing 21-4. Illinois beat Yale, 71-67, to advance to a national semifinal showdown with Kentucky at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Illini fell to the Wildcats, 76-47, forcing Illinois to defeat Oregon State, 57-53, in Seattle for third place.
Roster
Schedule
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NCAA basketball tournament
Rankings
Player stats
Awards and honors
Team players drafted into the NBA
Rankings
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