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Illinois guard Aaliyah Guyton (1) celebrates defeating Colorado with her team in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Shauna Green put the perfect finishing touch on the Illinois basketball season

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 28, 2026

Keaton Wagler's message to Illini fans proves Houston had no home-court advantage

Corey Long

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Mar 27, 2026

Brad Underwood’s effusive praise highlights the most underrated part of Keaton Wagler’s game

Josh Yourish

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Mar 27, 2026

Illinois’s genius defensive plan was the ultimate disrespect to Houston’s 5-star freshman

Josh Yourish

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Mar 27, 2026

Brad Underwood, Illinois Fighting Illini

Brad Underwood's comparison for this year's Illinois team has fans thinking, what if?

John Buhler

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Mar 27, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) and guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) reacts after the game in a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Andrej Stojakovic must have UNC fans losing it right now with brilliant March

Braulio Perez

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Mar 27, 2026

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

Brad Underwood explains just how Illinois was able to rattle Houston all night

Braulio Perez

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Mar 27, 2026

Iowa forward Cooper Koch (8) looks to pass the basketball against Illinois forward David Mirkovic (0) Jan. 11, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Illinois basketball vs Iowa how to watch, series history, and players to watch in the Elite 8

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 27, 2026

Feb 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Illinois players Keaton Wagler (23), Andrej Stojakovic (2), David Mirkovic (0), Zvonimir Ivisic (44) and IBen Humrichous (3) during the 2nd half against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Win over Houston puts two Illinois basketball stars in rarified air

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 27, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA;Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts against the Illinois Fighting Illini 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 basketball revenge on Kelvin Sampson is still sweet 19 years later

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 27, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23)

Even in a poor shooting performance, Keaton Wagler answered every remaining question

Josh Yourish

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Mar 27, 2026

Mar 25, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood speaks during a practice session press conference ahead of the south regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

The Illinois basketball win over Houston should open up a historical debate

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 27, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) and guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) reacts after the game in a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball reveals road dog mentality after huge win over Houston

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 27, 2026

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

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 27, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) reacts against the Houston Cougars 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 massive observations from the Illinois basketball win over Houston

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 26, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen.

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

Sam Fariss

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Mar 26, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) goes for the basket as VCU Rams guard Brandon Jennings (0) defends during 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

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

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