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Mar 13, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Tre White (22) goes up for a dunk during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

ESPN Predicts Illinois vs. Xavier: Which Can Survive and Advance?

Jackson Langendorf

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Mar 21, 2025

Mar 20, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Xavier Musketeers head coach Sean Miller speaks during an NCAA Tournament First Round Practice press conference at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Xavier's Sean Miller Had More to Say About Illinois Than 'I Could Care Less'

Jason Langendorf

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Mar 21, 2025

Mar 14, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21), Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32), Maryland Terrapins forward Julian Reese (10) and Maryland Terrapins guard DeShawn Harris-Smith (5) go for a rebound during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Buy or Sell: Illinois Basketball's Chances for a Deep NCAA Tournament Run

Jason Langendorf

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Mar 21, 2025

Mar 7, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kasparas Jakucionis (32) looks to pass during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Xavier vs. Illinois Prediction, Odds, Key Players to Watch for NCAA Tournament First Round

Reed Wallach

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Mar 20, 2025

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Mar 20, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) works out during NCAA Tournament First Round Practice at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

3 Big Questions for Illinois vs. Xavier in NCAA Tournament First Round

Jackson Langendorf

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Mar 20, 2025

Xavier Musketeers head coach Sean Miller watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA tournament

New Texas Longhorns Head Coach Candidate Already Emerging?

Matt Galatzan

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Mar 20, 2025

The Xavier Musketeers bench celebrates as they tie th game in the second half of the NCAA Tournament First Four game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Texas Longhorns at University of Dayton Arena in Dayton, Ohio, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Xavier advances with an 86-80 win over Texas, moving on to play Illinois in the first round.

Xavier's Celebration After Comeback vs. Texas Featured Cowboy Hats and Horns Down

Kyle Koster

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Mar 20, 2025

Mar 13, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) dribbles the ball while Iowa Hawkeyes guard Josh Dix (4) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

How to Watch Illinois vs. Xavier in NCAA Tournament First Round

Jackson Langendorf

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Mar 20, 2025

Xavier's Zach Freemantle hangs from the rim after a dunk in Xavier's 84–80 win over Texas.

Xavier's Electric Comeback Win Over Texas Has Basketball Fans Primed for More Madness

Brigid Kennedy

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Mar 20, 2025

Mar 19, 2025; Dayton, OH, USA; The Texas Longhorns huddle together before the game against the Xavier Musketeers at UD Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Texas Longhorns Collapse vs. Xavier in First Four, Eliminated from NCAA Tournament

Zach Dimmitt

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Mar 20, 2025

Xavier head coach Sean Miller.

Sean Miller Had Blunt Assessment of Illinois Matchup After Xavier's Comeback vs. Texas

Mike Kadlick

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Mar 19, 2025

Mar 19, 2025; Dayton, OH, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Tre Johnson (20) dribbles pressured by Xavier Musketeers guard Dailyn Swain (3) in the first half at UD Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Texas, Tre Johnson Kicked From NCAA Tournament

Derek Parker

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Mar 21, 2025

Mar 20, 2011; Tulsa, OK, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Derrick Williams (23) and Solomon Hill (44) celebrate after beating the Texas Longhorns 70-69 during the third round of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at the BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-Imagn Images

Rodney Terry Recaps Heartbreaking Sweet 16 Loss vs. Xavier's Sean Miller

Zach Dimmitt

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Mar 19, 2025

Xavier Musketeers head coach Sean Miller watches from the sideline during the second half of the NCAA tournament vs. Texas.

Sean Miller Has High Praise For Texas Longhorns Ahead of March Madness Matchup

Matt Galatzan

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Mar 19, 2025

Texas guard Tre Johnson (20) keeps the ball away from Vanderbilt guard Chris Manon (30) during a NCAA college basketball first round game at the men’s Southeastern Conference Tournament Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.

Xavier vs. Texas Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for NCAA Tournament First Four

Reed Wallach

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Mar 18, 2025

Texas guard Chendall Weaver (2) nearly grabs the rebound against Tennessee forward Igor Milicic Jr. (7) during the second half of their quarterfinal game of the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 14, 2025.

Texas Longhorns vs. Xavier NCAA Tournament: Betting Odds, How to Watch

Isa Almeida

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Mar 18, 2025

Mar 14, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Will Riley (7) shoots the ball while Maryland Terrapins guard DeShawn Harris-Smith (5) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

FOX's John Fanta Has a Surprise Prediction for Illinois in NCAA Tournament

Jackson Langendorf

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Mar 17, 2025

Boise State Broncos guard Alvaro Cardenas.

NCAA Tournament: Was Boise State snubbed?

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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.

Which Opponent Should Illinois Fans Want: Xavier or Texas?

Jackson Langendorf

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Mar 17, 2025

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