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Feb 25, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; an Illinois Fighting Illini fan dons a basketball during the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Basketball's NCAA Tournament Draw

ESPN's Seth Greenberg, left, and Jay Bilas try to explain a flagrant foul situation to fans during the GameDay segment before the Kentucky-Kansas Saturday, January 26, 2019.

Espn Gameday At Rupp January 26 2019

ESPN's Seth Greenberg: Illinois Capable of a Deep NCAA Tournament Run

Mar 13, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs guard Josh Hubbard (12) dribbles the ball against the Missouri Tigers during the second half at Bridgestone Arena.

NCAA Tournament Bracket Predictions: Will Multiple SEC Teams Reach the Final Four?

Mar 13, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; The Illinois Fighting Illini bench celebrates after a play during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Plotting Illinois Basketball's Path to a National Championship

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Lanier, right, and Zeigler have the Volunteers humming in March.

Midwest Region Breakdown: Tennessee’s Path to Final Four Is Manageable After SEC Run

Mar 15, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan (7) shoots a free throw against the Arizona Wildcats during the first half for the Big 12 Conference Tournament Championship game at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

2025 March Madness: Midwest Region Odds, Schedule, Bracket, Dark Horses and Best Bets

Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. celebrates after a play during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

How Many Big Ten Teams Made the NCAA Tournament?

Michigan State has the best odds of any Big Ten team to win it all.

Which Teams from the Big Ten Made the NCAA Tournament? (Odds to Win March Madness)

Illinois' playerswatches a free throw during the Indiana versus Illinois men's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

Illinois Basketball's NCAA Tournament Seed and Matchup Revealed

Michigan State guard Jase Richardson (11) watches with coach Tom Izzo during the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis.

NCAA Tournament 2025: Complete Schedule, Gametimes, TV, Point Spreads in Real Time

Feb 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks on during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball Signee Keaton Wagler Wins Second Straight State Title

Illinois' Jasmine Brown-Hagger (8) shows three fingers as the Illinois' bench celebrates her three-pointer during the Indiana versus Illinois women's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025.

Illini Women's Recruit Destiny Jackson Named Gatorade Player of the Year

Mar 14, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) scores past Maryland Terrapins center Derik Queen (25) during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

What Seed Will Illinois Basketball Land in the NCAA Tournament?

Dec 12, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Owen Freeman (32) reacts after hitting a three-point basket against the Iowa State Cyclones during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Would Iowa Transfer Forward Owen Freeman Consider a Move to Illinois?

Maryland Terrapins forward Jordan Geronimo (22) celebrates Friday, March 14, 2025, in a quarterfinals game at the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament between the Maryland Terrapins and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Maryland Terrapins defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini, 88-65.

The Lone Positive Illinois Can Salvage From the Debacle Against Maryland

Mar 14, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Maryland Terrapins forward Tafara Gapare (6) blocks Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ben Humrichous (3) during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Illinois Must Begin Matching Big Bro Energy of Physical Opponents

The UC San Diego Tritons are looking for their first ever NCAA tournament apperance.

Men’s Bracket Watch: It's Make Or Break Time At Conference Title Games

Arkansas Razorbacks forward Jonas Aidoo against the UT-San Antonio Road Runners at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Ark.

Which Teams Potentially Stand in Hogs' Way in First Round?

Mar 13, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery gestures towards a referee during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. McCaffery would receive his second technical foul and be ejected. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Illinois' Brad Underwood Reacts to Firings of Fran McCaffery, Ben Johnson