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Mar 23, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Koby Brea (4) reacts after defeating the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Kentucky found strength in each other in win over Illinois to advance to Sweet 16

Wyatt Huff

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Mar 23, 2025

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope

No One Was More Hyped Than Mark Pope After Kentucky Snapped Sweet Sixteen Drought

Karl Rasmussen

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Mar 23, 2025

Mar 23, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) drives to the basket against Kentucky Wildcats guard Koby Brea (4) during the first half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Social Media Heats Up After Kentucky's Round of 32 Win Against Illinois

Jackson Langendorf

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Mar 23, 2025

Mar 23, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) goes for a loose ball against Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (00) during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Slipped Away: Illinois' Season Ends in NCAA Tournament Loss to Kentucky

Jason Langendorf

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Mar 23, 2025

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Kentucky Wildcats guard Koby Brea reacts during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament against the Illinois Fighting Illini

Final Perfect Bracket Topples After Kentucky Defeats Illinois in Round of 32

Karl Rasmussen

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Mar 23, 2025

Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) shoots a layup against McNeese State Cowboys guard Sincere Parker (21) during the second half at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

Big Ten Men's Basketball Capsules: NCAA Tournament Second Round

Kaleb Henry

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Mar 24, 2025

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) goes up for a basket 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.

3 Bold Predictions for Illinois vs. Kentucky in NCAA Tournament Second Round

Jackson Langendorf

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Mar 23, 2025

Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) drives up to the basket as Xavier guard Dayvion McKnight (20) attempts to guard him during the second half of their first round NCAA men’ s basketball tournament game on Friday March 21, 2025 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis.

3 Big Questions for Illinois vs. Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament Second Round

Jackson Langendorf

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Mar 23, 2025

Illinois forward Will Riley (7) blocks Xavier guard Dailyn Swain (3) during the second half of their first round NCAA men’ s basketball tournament game on Friday March 21, 2025 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis.

How Will Riley Rescued His Freshman Season to Become Illinois' Shining Star

Jason Langendorf

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Mar 23, 2025

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood watches the action 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.

Illinois' Brad Underwood Breaks Down Kentucky's Versatile Offense

Jackson Langendorf

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Mar 23, 2025

Illinois guard Kylan Boswell (4) and Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) celebrate their victory over Xavier at the end of their first round NCAA men’ s basketball tournament game on Friday March 21, 2025 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis.

March Madness Big Ten Viewing Guide: Sunday Brings Kentucky vs. Illinois

Tanner Johnson

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Mar 23, 2025

Watkins (center) and the Trojans held UNC-Greensboro to just 25 points on Saturday.

Is a Lack of Early Upsets a Problem for Women’s College Basketball?

Michael Rosenberg

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Mar 23, 2025

Mar 21, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Illinois guard Kylan Boswell (4) and Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) celebrate their victory over Xavier at the end of their first round NCAA men’ s basketball tournament game at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jovanny Hernandez/USA Today Network via Imagn Images

ESPN Predicts Illinois vs. Kentucky: Which Team Will Keep Dancing?

Jackson Langendorf

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Mar 22, 2025

Mar 21, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA: Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ben Humrichous (3) shoots a three point basket against the Xavier Musketeers during the first half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

ESPN's Jeff Borzello Explains the Key for Illinois to Take Down Kentucky

Jackson Langendorf

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Mar 22, 2025

Kentucky defeats Troy 76-57 in the first round NCAA men’ s basketball tournament game on Friday March 21, 2025 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis.

Stunning Stat Reveals How Long It Has Been Since Illinois Last Faced Kentucky

Jackson Langendorf

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Mar 22, 2025

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Tre White (22) celebrates after sinking a three point basket in the second half of the NCAA Tournament First Round game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Xavier Musketeers at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Friday, March 21, 2025. Xavier was eliminated from the tournament, losing 86-73, to Illinois.

Illinois vs. Kentucky Prediction, Odds, Key Players to Watch for NCAA Tournament Second Round

Reed Wallach

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Mar 22, 2025

Mar 21, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA: Illinois Fighting Illini forward Will Riley (7) drives to the hoop past Xavier Musketeers guard Marcus Foster (1) during the first half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

How to Watch: Illinois vs. Kentucky in NCAA Tournament Second Round

Jackson Langendorf

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Mar 22, 2025

Mar 20, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during NCAA Tournament First Round Practice at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

ESPN predicts the winner between the Kentucky Wildcats and Illinois

Andrew Stefaniak

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Mar 22, 2025

Mar 4, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Collin Chandler (5) reacts after making a three-point basket during the first half against the LSU Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Collin Chandler was a bright spot in Kentucky's win over Troy on the biggest stage 'of his life'

Wyatt Huff

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Mar 21, 2025

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