Illinois faces Maryland in a Big Ten matchup impacting tournament seeding, with key players and senior honors on the line.

No. 11 Illinois plays Maryland in College Park on Sunday seeking a top-four seed and triple-bye in the Big Ten tournament, though that outcome could be secured if Purdue beats Wisconsin or Iowa defeats Nebraska. Maryland, already set for a first-round game against Oregon, aims to avoid a low tournament seed. The game features standout freshmen Andre Mills of Maryland, averaging 18.2 points in his last 10 games, and Keaton Wagler of Illinois, who leads his team in scoring, assists, and steals. Illinois’ Andrej Stojakovic posted a career-high 12 rebounds and 21 points in a recent win over Oregon, highlighting his inconsistent but explosive potential. Maryland enters on a three-game losing streak, including a 78-45 loss at Wisconsin, and will honor seniors Elijah Saunders and Solomon Washington in their final home game.