1951–52 Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team Roster Roster

| No_ | Player | Position_ | Height | Weight | Class_ | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Elmer Plew | Guard | 6-0 | 170 | Freshman | Paris, Illinois |
| 11 | Jim Dutcher | Forward | 6–3 | 185 | Freshman | Downers Grove, Illinois |
| 16 | Jim Wright | Guard | 6–0 | 160 | Sophomore | Lawrenceville, Illinois |
| 19 | James Bredar | Guard | 5–11 | 167 | Junior | Salem, Illinois |
| 22 | Johnny Kerr | Center | 6–9 | 205 | Sophomore | Chicago, Illinois / Tilden High School |
| 24 | Ed Makovsky | Forward | 6–5 | 194 | Freshman | Cicero, Illinois / Morton High School |
| 25 | Robert Peterson | Center | 6–8 | 235 | Junior | Wayne, Illinois |
| 26 | Irving Bemoras | Guard | 6–3 1/2 | 185 | Junior | Chicago, Illinois/ Marshall High School |
| 27 | Jack Follmer | Center | 6–4 | 200 | Senior | Forrest, Illinois |