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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

5 interesting Brad Underwood quotes from the Illinois basketball presser vs Houston

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5 massive observations from the Illinois basketball win over Houston

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 26, 2026

Brad Underwood under fire despite Illini leading Cougars in 2nd half

Sam Fariss

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Mar 26, 2026

Incredible Illinois freshman season gets even better early against Houston

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 26, 2026

Mar 16, 2023; Des Moines, IA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard RJ Melendez (15) dunks against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the first half at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Relive this terrible NCAA tournament technical foul in honor of Illinois vs. Houston

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 26, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) celebrates after scoring Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the NCAA Tournament second-round game against the VCU Rams.

David Mirkovic perfectly sums up the feeling of Illinois making it to the Sweet 16

Sam Fariss

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Mar 26, 2026

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.

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

Ericka Brockish

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Mar 26, 2026

Feb 27, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood greets the crowd before the first half against the Michigan Wolverines.

Brad Underwood isn't worried about playing the Cougars in their backyard

Sam Fariss

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Mar 25, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks on during the second half against the VCU Rams during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Brad Underwood trying to land on right side of Illinois NCAA tournament history

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 25, 2026

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.

Transfer portal has already provided a perfect option for Illinois next season

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 25, 2026

Dec 6, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood talks with forward David Mirkovic (0) against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Brad Underwood drops best quote of his Illinois career ahead of bout with Houston

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 25, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Zvonimir Ivisic (44) reacts with forward Ben Humrichous (3) in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

3 keys for Illinois basketball to beat Houston and clinch a spot in the Elite 8

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 25, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23)

Latest NBA mock draft gives Keaton Wagler a golden opportunity to make a Sweet 16 statement

Josh Yourish

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Mar 24, 2026

Illinois guard Maddie Webber (34) looks for a path past Vanderbilt guard Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda (15) during the first half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, March 23, 2026.

Tough observations from Illinois basketball falling short against Vanderbilt

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 24, 2026

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.

Illinois basketball vs Houston how to watch, series history, and players to watch

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 24, 2026

Illinois forward Gisela Segura (24) cheers on her team as they face Colorado during the second half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Key questions for an Illinois basketball March Madness upset vs. Vanderbilt

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 23, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) looks at the ball as VCU Rams guard Terrence Hill Jr. (6) picks it up during the NCAA Tournament.

Illinois vs. Houston tip time is the worst-case scenario for Illini fans

Sam Fariss

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Mar 23, 2026

Mar 28, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) reacts against the Iowa State Cyclones in the semifinals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament.

Former Illinois fan favorite rightfully calls out Todd Golden for bone-headed mistake

Sam Fariss

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Mar 23, 2026

Illinois forward Cearah Parchment (30) shoots past Colorado forward Logyn Greer (11) during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Illinois superstar freshman cements legendary status with all-time freshman record

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 22, 2026

Illinois forward Berry Wallace (23) passes the ball past Colorado forward Logyn Greer (11) during the second half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 21, 2026.

3 important observations from Illinois basketball opening round win vs. Colorado

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 22, 2026

Mar 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood celebrates an 80-54 win against the Oregon Ducks at State Farm Center.

Brad Underwood brings back his 'super soaker' motivation ahead of return to Sweet 16

Sam Fariss

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Mar 22, 2026

VCU Rams guard Brandon Jennings (0) defends Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament second round game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

These stars did it all for Illinois basketball in their NCAA tournament rout

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 22, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) controls the ball during the first half against the VCU Rams in a second-round game of the NCAA Tournament.

Illinois vs. Houston opening odds give fans every right to think an upset is coming

Sam Fariss

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Mar 22, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood watches as his team plays March 21, 2026, during the first half of the NCAA Tournament second-round game against VCU.

Brad Underwood's fiery postgame interview will have Illinois fans dreaming

Sam Fariss

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Mar 22, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) drives to the basket against the VCU Rams during the second half of a second-round game of the NCAA Tournament

Andrej Stojakovic reminds Illinois how unselfish he is with amazing postgame message

Sam Fariss

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Mar 22, 2026

VCU Rams head coach Phil Martelli Jr. March 21, 2026 during the first half of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament second round game with Illinois Fighting Illini at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

Illinois basketball sends VCU head coach home to a potentially unhappy household

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 22, 2026

Illinois forward Cearah Parchment (30), guard Aaliyah Guyton (1), and forward Berry Wallace (23) celebrate defeating Colorado in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 21, 2026.

NCAA tournament success has Illinois basketball way ahead of schedule

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 22, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) scores near VCU Rams forward Michael Belle (8) March 21, 2026 during the first half of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament second round East Region game at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

Illinois basketball is more equipped to handle Houston in NCAA tournament this time

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 22, 2026

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