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Mar 12, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Providence Friars guard Stefan Vaaks (7) shoots over St. John's Red Storm guard Joson Sanon (3) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

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Illinois coach Bret Bielema is presented with the Music City Bowl trophy after defeating Tennessee in an NCAA college football game on Dec. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Dec 6, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood yells to his bench against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Dec 2, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Sacramento State Hornets guard Prophet Johnson (16) drives to the basket against Baylor Bears guard Cameron Carr (43) during the first half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Jan 21, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Mihailo Petrovic (77) passes the ball against Maryland Terrapins forward Aleks Alston (24) in the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Fred Zwicky-Imagn Images

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema looks on as Southern California Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) talks with an official during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood watches as his team plays March 21, 2026 during the first half of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament second round game against VCU at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

Apr 2, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois head coach Brad Underwood during a press conference ahead of the Final Four

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Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood and guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) 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

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Illinois forward Berry Wallace (23) brings the ball up the court against Vanderbilt during the second half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, March 23, 2026.

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Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) and Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) walk off the court Saturday, April 4, 2026, following the UConn Huskies' 71-62 Final Four victory at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

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Mar 21, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; VCU Rams guard Terrence Hill Jr. (6) shoots as Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) and forward Ben Humrichous (3) defend in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Illinois Fighting Illini fans listen Saturday, April 4, 2026, as the national anthem is sang during a Final Four game against the UConn Huskies at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

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Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts after a play against the UConn Huskies during the first half of a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood leads a team huddle Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament second round game against the VCU Rams at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

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Mar 13, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) defends Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25)during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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Apr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood directs players during a practice session ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament.

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Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts after a play against the UConn Huskies during the first half of a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Oregon forward Ehis Etute, right, is fouled by Illinois forward Naomi Benson as the Oregon Ducks host the Illinois Fighting Illini on Feb. 4, 2026, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon.

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