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Mar 13, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) reacts at the end of the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

No blurred lines between Illinois success and abject failure in the NCAA tournament

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 19, 2026

One big stat that will be key for Illinois basketball success in the NCAA tournament

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 19, 2026

Illinois player has NCAA tournament spotlight shining bright on him

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 18, 2026

The 3 players in the South Region who are giving Illinois fans nightmares

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 18, 2026

Dec 20, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Penn Quakers forward TJ Power (12) goes to the basket against Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

Update on TJ Power's status vs. Illinois places even more doubt on Penn upset chances

Sam Fariss

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Mar 18, 2026

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood is shown during overtime of their quarterfinal game in the Big Ten tournament Friday, March 13, 2026.

Brad Underwood doesn't hold back on what Illinois needs to go on a deep run

Sam Fariss

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Mar 18, 2026

Mar 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) grabs a loose ball away from Oregon Ducks forward Kwame Evans Jr. (10).

The familiar Keaton Wagler weakness Brad Underwood must hide in the NCAA Tournament

Sam Fariss

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Mar 18, 2026

Feb 4, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood prepares his game plan before tip-off against the Northwestern Wildcats at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 keys for Illinois basketball to avoid the NCAA tournament upset against Penn

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 18, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) brings the ball up court against Wisconsin Badgers guard Andrew Rohde (7) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball's superstar freshman continues to rack up huge national accolades

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 17, 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

Numbers that show Illinois basketball shouldn’t be an NCAA tournament bracket buster

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 16, 2026

Mar 3, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts to a call during the second half against the Oregon Ducks at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Jimmys and Joes vs. X's and O's: Illinois basketball and the fork in the road

Pleas Honeywood

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Mar 16, 2026

Mar 8, 2026; College Park, Maryland, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Jake Davis (15) shoots during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

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

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 16, 2026

Feb 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) dribbles the ball against the Southern California Trojans in the first half.

Illinois March Madness base: Seed, potential opponents, schedules and path to the Final Four

Sam Fariss

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Mar 16, 2026

Feb 25, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery and Illinois Fighting Illini head coach greet each other before the start of a game at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Warm up the Francon Meter, as Illinois basketball faces old foe in NCAA tournament

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 16, 2026

Oregon guard Katie Fiso goes up for a shot over Illinois forward Cearah Parchment as the Oregon Ducks host the Illinois Fighting Illini on Feb. 4, 2026, at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon.

Star freshman has Illinois basketball on prestigious award list

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 16, 2026

Feb 25, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Shauna Green watches her team play the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

Illinois avoids the dreaded No. 1 seed, as NCAA tournament brackets are revealed

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 15, 2026

Dec 29, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) and teammate Kylan Boswell (4) react in the closing minutes of the second half against the Southern University Jaguars at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

NCAA tournament gives Illinois chance at long awaited revenge against North Carolina

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 15, 2026

Feb 4, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois gets a brutal draw as a No. 3 seed in the NCAA tournament

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 15, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) brings the ball up court against Wisconsin Badgers guard Andrew Rohde (7) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball is dancing in the NCAA tournament for the 6th straight season

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 15, 2026

Mar 8, 2026; College Park, Maryland, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Illinois could benefit from final NCAA tournament bracket prediction chaos

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 15, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) shoots a free throw during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball’s NCAA tournament hopes could rest on this simple stat

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 15, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Zvonimir Ivisic (44) celebrates after scoring against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Illinois is landing a favorable spot in updated NCAA tournament projection

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 14, 2026

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood is shown during overtime of their quarterfinal game in the Big Ten tournament Friday, March 13, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Wisconsin beat Illinois 91-88.

New angle shows Illinois was robbed by refs with pathetic foul call vs Wisconsin

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 14, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) shoots the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Ugly Illinois basketball trend rests on the shoulders of player leadership

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 14, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood gestures to refs against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 14, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Aleksas Bieliauskas (32) defends against Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

5 frustrating observations from the Illinois basketball loss to Wisconsin

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 14, 2026

Feb 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood with guard Kylan Boswell (4) during the second half at Pauley Pavilion.

Brad Underwood's response to Kylan Boswell's technical shows his postseason mindset

Sam Fariss

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Mar 13, 2026

Feb 10, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) pulls the ball away from Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) during the second half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

3 keys for Illinois basketball to exact revenge on Wisconsin in Big Ten Tournament

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 12, 2026

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