Illinois Fighting Illini News - Sports Illustrated Page 22

ON SI
SI SWIMSUIT
SI NEWSLETTERS
SI TICKETS
SI RESORTS
SI SHOPS
SUBSCRIBE NOW

NFL
SOCCER
NBA
MLB
NCAAF
WNBA
FANTASY
BETTING
PREDICTION MARKETS
WATCH
SI TV

Home
Schedule
Roster
Stats
Tickets

Illinois wing Andrej Stojakovic (2) drives on Wisconsin's John Blackwell (25) in the Illini's 91-88 overtime loss to the Badgers in last week's Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals at the United Center in Chicago.

How to Watch Illinois vs. Penn in the NCAA Tournament

Jason Langendorf

|

Mar 18, 2026

Dec 9, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts to a call during the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

College Basketball Experts Reveal Illinois' 2026 NCAA Tournament Predictions

Jackson Langendorf

|

Mar 18, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) reacts to his three point score in the second half against the Colorado Buffaloes at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

First Round 2026 NBA Mock Draft Brings Hope for Grizzlies

Adel Burton

|

Mar 18, 2026

Xavier Musketeers guard All Wright (3) handles the ball in the first half of the NCAA basketball game at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati.

Former Illinois Target Plans to Enter Transfer Portal Again – Time to Reconnect?

Jackson Langendorf

|

Mar 18, 2026

Schedule

Standings

Team Leaders

Full Team Statistics

Team Rankings

Could 2025-26 be the year for Jon Scheyer's Duke Blue Devils?

Ranking Men’s NCAA Tournament Coaches Who Have Never Won National Championship

Tim Capurso

|

Mar 17, 2026

Dec 13, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) reacts after scoring during the second half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois Basketball's NCAA Tournament Chances Depend on These Three Players

Jackson Langendorf

|

Mar 17, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) defends against Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Why Illinois Has the Pieces to Make a March Madness Run

Pranav Hegde

|

Mar 17, 2026

Nov 19, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood yells to his team during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Can Illinois and Brad Underwood Change Their NCAA Tournament Narrative?

Jackson Langendorf

|

Mar 17, 2026

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Jr. Payne yells out during the second round game of the Big 12 Tournament inside T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Three Keys for Colorado To Beat Illinois in the NCAA Tournament

Aiden Checketts

|

Mar 17, 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

One Area of Improvement for Every Illinois Player for the NCAA Tournament

Jackson Langendorf

|

Mar 17, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini coach Brad Underwood during the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center.

Brad Underwood Faces 'Great Friend' Fran McCaffery in NCAA Tournament

Jack Ankony

|

Mar 17, 2026

Oct 9, 2023; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green speaks to the media at the Big Ten Basketball Media Days at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Five Things Colorado Fans Need to Know About Illinois

Thomas Gorski

|

Mar 17, 2026

Mar 8, 2026; College Park, Maryland, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) drives to the basket on Maryland Terrapins center Collin Metcalf (45) during the first half at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

ESPN's Jay Bilas Predicts a Deep Illinois Run – But a Familiar Foe Looms

Jackson Langendorf

|

Mar 16, 2026

Nov 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the second half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

ESPN Analytics Predict Illinois vs. Penn NCAA Tournament Matchup

Jackson Langendorf

|

Mar 16, 2026

The madness is about to begin.

Ranking All 32 Men’s March Madness First-Round Games

Zach Koons

|

Mar 16, 2026

Texas Tech’s Christian Anderson, Duke’s Cameron Boozer and Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg will be three of the top men’s basketball players in the 2026 NCAA tournament.

Ranking the Best 68 Men’s Basketball Players in the March Madness Field

SI Staff

|

Mar 16, 2026

Florida and Vanderbilt could be on a crash course in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

Betting the South Region in 2026 NCAA Tournament: Predictions, Odds, Upsets for March Madness

Iain MacMillan

|

Mar 16, 2026

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Jr. Payne applauds players during the second round game of the Big 12 Tournament inside T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Colorado Buffaloes National Title Betting Odds Before NCAA Tournament

Thomas Gorski

|

Mar 16, 2026

Feb 4, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Brad Underwood on What Illinois Needs for a Deep NCAA Tournament Run

Jackson Langendorf

|

Mar 16, 2026

Takedown Policy

Terms and Conditions

SI Accessibility Statement

© 2026 ABG-SI LLC - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. - All Rights Reserved. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates, licensees and related brands. All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.