Ericka Brockish

Joined: Mar 29, 2024

Ericka is a national college sports writer for FanSided, and has been covering football, basketball, and other sports for six years. She is a University of Central Florida graduate with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Sports Business Management.

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) reacts after losing to the Connecticut Huskies during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini players react from the bench against the Connecticut Huskies in the second half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

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

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) speaks in a press conference 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: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) controls the ball against Iowa Hawkeyes guard Tate Sage (24) in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood celebrates after cutting down the net 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: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

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

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.

Mar 28, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) dunks the ball against the Iowa State defense in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

Ericka Brockish

Joined: Mar 29, 2024

Dave Portnoy both left-handed congratulated and trolled Illinois at the same time

Illinois's final trip to the locker room is heartbreaking for Illini fans

Remarkable stats proves Dan Hurley is officially a thorn in Brad Underwood's side

Illinois fans are losing faith with Dan Hurley coaching circles around Brad Underwood

Brad Underwood reveals the difference in Illinois's UConn rematch, and it's not Keaton Wagler

Andrej Stojakovic's bold postgame message is the energy Illinois needs for Final Four

Illinois's trip to the Final Four wouldn't have happened if it weren't for Tyler Underwood

Illinois vs. Iowa betting odds and a prediction with a trip to the Final Four on the line

Illinois vs. Houston final odds and a prediction with Brad Underwood ready to make a statement

Brad Underwood: 'We made plays when we had to and we made stops when we had to'