Illini Basketball
Illinois basketball’s original home arena, before State Farm Center opened, was known by this name.
What is Assembly Hall?
This US president has a bronze sculpture of his head in one of the campus halls.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This city is the state capital of Illinois.
What is Springfield?
In 1939, this film featuring Judy Garland became an instant classic; by 2009, Broadway adaptations and remakes continued to bring it to new generations.
What is The Wizard of Oz?
This University of Illinois alumnus is the host of the popular Hot Ones YouTube interview series.
Who is Sean Evans?
This Illinois women’s basketball player is the all-time leading rebounder in program history.
Who is Kendall Bostic?
The University of Illinois was founded in this year.
What is 1867?
Before winning the World Series in 2016, the Chicago Cubs endured this many years without a championship.
What is 108 years?
Once known for selling music downloads song-by-song, this Apple service helped transition pop culture into the digital era after 2003.
What is iTunes?
This rock band from Champaign, Illinois, formed while its members were University of Illinois students and played early shows at the Red Lion.
What is REO Speedwagon?
This is the total number of NCAA Final Four appearances the Illinois men’s basketball program has made in its history.
What is 5?
Built in 1914, this University of Illinois building was originally used for ROTC drills and military training.
What is the Armory?
This bird has been the official state bird of Illinois since 1929.
What is the Northern Cardinal?
This pop star headlined the 2015 Super Bowl halftime show.
Who is Katy Perry?
This former professional basketball player spent most of his career with the Portland Trail Blazers and now pursues a country music career.
Who is Meyers Leonard?
Illinois’ only appearance in the NCAA Championship Game ended with a loss to this team.
Who is North Carolina?
Legend says that lovers who kiss under this popular campus landmark will stay together forever.
What is the Eternal Flame?
This Mississippi River town was the original capital of Illinois.
What is Kaskaskia?
Lucy, Ricky, Ethel, and Fred are all characters on this classic 1950s TV sitcom.
What is I Love Lucy?
This comedian and actor, known for his role as a late-night TV sidekick, began his college career at the University of Illinois.
Who is Andy Richter?
This Illinois player hit the famous game-tying shot against Arizona in the 2005 Elite Eight.
Who is Deron Williams?
This famous Hollywood actor's brother is a professor of entomology at the University of Illinois.
Known as the “pumpkin capital of the world,” this Illinois town processes over 85% of the nation’s packaged pumpkin and hosts an annual Pumpkin Festival each September.
What is Morton?
This legendary guitarist performed 'The Star-Spangled Banner' at Woodstock in 1969.
Who is Jimi Hendrix?
This tech entrepreneur and co-founder of YouTube earned a degree from the University of Illinois.
Who is Steve Chen?