Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame | Induction Photos

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The University of Illinois celebrated its incredible athletics legacy by inducting its inaugural class of the Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame Saturday, Sept. 3, at State Farm Center. 

Seven Fighting Illini basketball players were part of the 2017 class, including Mannie Jackson and Jerry Colangelo. Nick Anderson, Dee Brown and Deron Williams were unable to attend, while Dike Eddleman and Andy Phillip (both deceased) were both represented by family members.