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Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood and players celebrate with the trophy on the podium after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes in an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

How Years of March Disappointments Built This Illinois Final Four Team

Pranav Hegde

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Apr 1, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts in the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Brad Underwood on Why Illinois Isn't the Same Team That Lost to UConn in November

Jason Langendorf

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Apr 1, 2026

Michigan will be favored against Illinois if the two teams face each other in the National Championship.

National Championship Opening Odds: Michigan, Arizona Favored in Hypothetical Matchups

Iain MacMillan

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Apr 1, 2026

The Arizona Wildcats celebrate after winning the West Regional. Will they cut down the nets in Indianapolis, too?

March Madness Expert Predictions for the 2026 Men’s Final Four

Bryan Fischer, Kevin Sweeney, Pat Forde

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Apr 1, 2026

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Feb 27, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood greets the crowd before the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Top-35 Prospect Quentin Coleman Visits Illinois Ahead of Final Four

Jackson Langendorf

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Apr 1, 2026

Nov 14, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood greets the crowd before the tip of the game with the Colgate Raiders at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Brad Underwood Details the Unique Way Illinois Operates Like an NBA Franchise

Jackson Langendorf

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Apr 1, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during warmups prior to the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

2026 NBA Mock Draft: 3 Potential Bucks Picks from the Final Four to help Giannis

Adel Burton

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Apr 1, 2026

Mar 8, 2026; College Park, Maryland, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) reacts after shooting a three point basket during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Final Four Player Rankings: Is Illinois' Keaton Wagler the Top Star Remaining?

Jackson Langendorf

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Mar 31, 2026

Illinois is favored against UConn in the Final Four.

Illinois vs. UConn Early Prediction, Odds, Player to Watch for March Madness Final Four

Iain MacMillan

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Mar 31, 2026

Tommy Lloyd's Arizona Wildcats look like the team to beat.

Men’s Final Four Power Rankings: Where Arizona, Michigan, UConn, Illinois Land

Tim Capurso

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Mar 31, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) and guard AJ Redd (5) and guard Brandon Lee (1) celebrate after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes in an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

From Late-Season Slide to Final Four: How Illinois Turned It Around

Pranav Hegde

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Mar 31, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) against the UConn Huskies at Madison Square Garden.

Why Illinois vs UConn Final Four Will Be Different Than First Matchup

Jack Ankony

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Mar 31, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts after the game in a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Brad Underwood Reveals How Illinois Finally Broke Through to the Final Four

Jackson Langendorf

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Mar 31, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts in the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Final Four Preview and Predictions: Can Illinois Win It All in Indianapolis?

Jackson Langendorf

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Mar 31, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) shoots the ball in the second half against the Saint Louis Billikens during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

How Morez Johnson Jr.'s Illinois-to-Michigan Transfer Became a Rare Win-Win

Jackson Langendorf

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Mar 31, 2026

Nov 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) looks to drive past UConn Huskies guard Solo Ball (1) in the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

UConn Has Ruled March – But Illinois Has an Edge the Huskies Can't Counter

Pranav Hegde

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Mar 31, 2026

Duke forward Cameron Boozer is the front-runner for national player of the year awards and makes Sports Illustrated’s All-American first team.

Sports Illustrated’s 2025–26 Men’s College Basketball All-Americans

Bryan Fischer, Kevin Sweeney

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Mar 31, 2026

Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) reacts after scoring a three-point field goal against the Purdue Boilermakers during a NCAA Tournament game Saturday, March 28, 2026 at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. Purdue fell to Arizona 79-64.

Potential Milwaukee Bucks 2026 NBA Draft Prospects to Watch in Final Four

Ryan Kaminski

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Mar 31, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

3 Reasons Illinois Will Beat UConn in the Final Four – And One Big Concern

Jackson Langendorf

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Mar 30, 2026

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