The 1969–70 Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team represented the University of Illinois.
Regular season
The 1969-70 basketball season for head coach Harv Schmidt saw his team enter the collegiate top 25 rankings in December, only to fall back off the chart in February. The team was led in scoring for the season by Greg Jackson, Mike Price and Rick Howat. Price would finish his senior season by being named on the Converse honorable mention All-American team. The Fighting Illini would go on to finish the season with a 15-9 overall record and tied for 3rd place in the conference with an 8–6 record.
The 1969-70 team's starting lineup included Randy Crews and Fred Miller at the forward spots, Price and Howat as guards and Jackson at center.
Roster
Source
Schedule
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Player stats
Awards and honors
Rick Howat
Team Most Valuable Player
Mike Price
Honorable Mention All-American (Converse)