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Ohio State Buckeyes interim head coach Jake Diebler reacts during the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Target Center.

Big Ten Daily (March 18): Ohio State Makes Right Call, Hires Jake Diebler as Basketball Coach

After leading Ohio State to a 6-2 record as the interim coach, Jake Diebler has been named the permanent basketball coach of the Buckeyes. Athletic director Ross Bjork made the announcement on Sunday.

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Cool Tub Pic Shows How Illinois Coach Brad Underwood Relates To Players

Illinois coach Brad Underwood is making sure his team is entering the NCAA Tournament with a cool demeanor

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Illinois Coach Brad Underwood: "I'm Here To Win A National Championship"

Despite recent failure, Illinois coach Brad Underwood is here to lead the program to a title

A basketball displaying the March Madness logo enter the basket before the game between the USC Trojans and the Michigan State Spartans at Nationwide Arena.

NCAA Tournament 2024: Complete Schedule, Tip-Off Times, Locations, TV, Point Spreads

March Madness has finally arrived and the 2024 NCAA Tournament is wide open this season. Here's a look at the bracket, which includes matchups, tip-off times, television information, point spreads and more.

Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl celebrates after defeating the Florida Gators in the SEC Tournament championship game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., on March 17, 2024.

East Region Breakdown: Auburn Could Stand in UConn’s Way

Illinois got the toughest draw in a region that features four conference tournament champions.

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Terrence Shannon Has Another Big Game To Lead Illinois To Big Ten Title Over Wisconsin

Illinois guard Terrence Shannon leads the way with 34 points in the victory against Wisconsin

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Wisconsin Fans Taunting Illinois' Terrence Shannon With `No Means No' Reportedly Stopped By Big 10

The Wisconsin fans at Target Center were poking fun at Illinois guard Terrence Shannon for his suspension earlier this season for rape allegations

Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) plays the ball in the second half against Wisconsin at Target Center in Minneapolis on March 17, 2024.

Illinois holds off Wisconsin for Big Ten title

Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 34 points in the Illini's victory.

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My Two Cents: My 5 Favorite Things About Big Ten Tournament

It's been a fun week of basketball at the Target Center in Minneapolis, and we wrap it up on Sunday with the Big Ten Tournament championship game between Illinois and Wisconsin. Here are my favorite things about this event, which has been a blast since 1998.

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Illinois' Terrence Shannon Has Handled Season Of Adversity Like A "Professional"

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon was suspended six games earlier this season amid rape allegations

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Illinois' Luke Goode Never Forgot About The Process While Reaching This Point

Illinois junior guard Luke Goode battled injuries this season but still has been a key contributor in helping the team reach the Big Ten title game

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How To Watch Illinois-Wisconsin, Lineups, Injury Report, Betting Line

The Illinois Fighting Illini play the Wisconsin Badgers Sunday in the Big Ten championship game at Target Center in Minneapolis

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What They're Saying About Illinois Guard Terrence Shannon's Record-Setting Game

Illinois Fighting Illini's Terrence Shannon had a career-high 40 points in Saturday's victory against Nebraska

Wisconsin Badgers forward Tyler Wahl (5) scores against Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) during the second half at the Kohl Center.

2024 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament: Illinois vs. Wisconsin Championship Preview

The championship matchup is set for the 2024 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament. No. 2 seed Illinois will take on No. 5 seed Wisconsin at 3:30 p.m. ET at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Sunday. Here's a preview of the matchup between the Fighting Illini and Badgers.

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Terrence Shannon's Big Ten Tourney-Record 40 Points Leads Illinois Past Nebraska

The Illinois Fighting Illini rally from 15 points behind Terrence Shannon to defeat Nebraska. They will play the Wisconsin Badgers in the Big Ten title game Sunday