Flying Illini

Video tribute to the 1989 Flying Illini Final Four team comprised entirely of players from the state of Illinois.

[@johnberens2898]

They were national champions in my mind.

[@nesnejls]

They were brilliant.

[@JordanLittlejohn-jl4lj]

Simply "BEAUTIFUL". Illinois basketball..................

[@sixnine7443]

Was it ever fun watching this squad play

[@barryalkire9648]

BEST team not to win a championship. My favorite Illinois team and the only other team that could play above the rim all 5 starters were 5 slama jama. WHAT a game that would be 89"Illinois vs 83"Houston. I say Illinois by 3-103-100. 80s were the best days for college hoops🏀☝󾓦💪

[@Majesticon]

Marcus and Lowell were 6'8" but yeah, my favorite college basketball team ever and I'm a diehard Heels fan!

[@PatchesOhoulihan159]

If Only They Had Another Forward/Center.........RIP Benji Wilson

[@patricksevers8012]

Not even close

[@thomaslauterback5068]

Those were the days! I remember going to the Prairie State Games before Kenny Battle's freshman year and watching him dominate and jump out of the gym. What an exciting team!

[@Majesticon]

This team should've had Laphonso Ellis. Why he chose Notre Dame I will never know

[@tjn2254]

Ballin

[@ricksmith3885]

All under 6'7" but none below 6'4". Would they succeed today?

[@lawrencemoore3863]

Why wouldn't they steph curry,Russell Westbrook's ja morant etc all guys that aren't that tall you have to ask yourself would guys today succeed in that era(look I'm a baller from that era and I think any ball player can succeed in anyone's era,just enjoy the game,game hasn't changed in over 100 years you can only shoot,drive pass and play defense

[@tjn2254]

@@lawrencemoore3863the nba has changed a lot.

[@previnlubom4498]

Yes absolutely