Get Tickets | Get 4-Pack | Get Bobbleheads | Year of the Flyin' Illini
The 1988-89 Flyin' Illini are returning to campus this weekend to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their historic season. The Flyin' Illini electrified the college basketball world with their fast-paced, above-the-rim style of play and advanced to the NCAA Final Four after winning a then-school record 31 games.
The Flyin' Illini will be recognized at State Farm Center during halftime of the 11 a.m. game vs. Penn State. And after the game, fans will have the opportunity to participate in a Meet & Greet on the court, sponsored by Gameday Spirit.
Autograph Details
Once the final buzzer has sounded, fans can begin lining up for the autograph session. The line will form in the lower concourse behind section 115 and wrap through the main west lobby and then upstairs to the upper concourse. Select members of the Flyin' Illini will be seated at tables on the court. Autographs will begin shortly after the game has concluded and last until approximately 2:30 p.m. In order to keep the line moving and accommodate as many fans as possible, each fan will be limited to one item signed per player.
Several players, coaches and staff from the Flyin' Illini are expected to be in attendance for Saturday's reunion*, including Nick Anderson, Kenny Battle, Kendall Gill, Lowell Hamilton, Stephen Bardo, Marcus Liberty, Larry Smith, Ervin Small and P.J. Bowman. Bardo will also be calling the game for Big Ten Network. (*returning players subject to change)
4-Pack Ticket Package
A special Flyin' Illini 4-Pack ticket offer for $89 is available for purchase for the Penn State game. Individual tickets for the PSU game start at $35, but they're just $22.25 each with the 4-Pack. BUY 4-PACK
Commemorative Poster
A commemorative Flyin' Illini poster will be handed out to the first 1,500 fans who enter State Farm Center. Gates open at 10 a.m. on Feb. 23.
Flyin' Illini Apparel
Gameday Spirit is selling special Flyin' Illini apparel at their stores, online, as well as at State Farm Center during the game and on the court after the game. GET GEAR
Flyin' Illini Bobbleheads Still Available
The 30th anniversary commemorative Flyin' Illini bobblehead set is still available for purchase through fightingillini.com and at Gameday Spirit. Here's how to get them.
» Full set of five players for $39 | Get Bobbleheads
(must pick up with voucher at State Farm Center at a remaining basketball game)
» Player bobbleheads for $15 each | Get Bobbleheads
(must pick up with voucher at State Farm Center at a remaining basketball game)
» Player bobbleheads at GamedaySpirit.com for $22.99 each + shipping | Get Bobbleheads
» Set of five players and Coach Lou Henson at GamedaySpirit.com for $120 + shipping | Get Set
» At Gameday Spirit locations for $22.99 each (Neil & Kirby and Sixth & Green in Champaign)
