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Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley celebrates after defeating the Illinois Fighting Illini in a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Dan Hurley trolls Illinois fans in weak move right after UConn's Final Four win

Braulio Perez

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Apr 4, 2026

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

Ericka Brockish

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Apr 4, 2026

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

Ericka Brockish

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Apr 4, 2026

Charles Barkley’s bold Illinois/UConn Final Four prediction will have Illini fans oozing confidence

Josh Yourish

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Apr 4, 2026

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

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

Ericka Brockish

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Apr 4, 2026

Nov 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA; UConn Huskies guard Solo Ball (1) and Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) fight for the ball in the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

3 numbers that could expose Illinois basketball against UConn in the Final Four

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 4, 2026

Nov 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) collides with UConn Huskies guard Malachi Smith (0) in the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

3 numbers that could expose UConn against Illinois basketball in the Final Four

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 4, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) shoots the ball against Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) during a practice session ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball vs UConn betting lines show a nail-biting Final Four

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 4, 2026

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 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Projected Illinois basketball lineup with the addition of Quentin Coleman

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 3, 2026

Principia Panthers guard Quentin Coleman (11) goes for a lay up during a City of Palms Classic semifinal game against the Paul VI Panthers at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla., on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025.

Brad Underwood continues to strike gold with huge Illinois basketball commitment

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 3, 2026

Dec 30, 2019; Santa Clara, California, USA; General view of the Illinois Fighting Illini helmet during the second quarter against California Golden Bears at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

Rising 2027 recruit eyes Illinois football as a “top school”

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 2, 2026

Apr 2, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois head coach Brad Underwood during a press conference ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball just put the discussion of Chicago’s Big Ten team to bed

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 2, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood

UConn’s biggest NCAA Tournament struggle will play right into Brad Underwood’s hands

Josh Yourish

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Apr 2, 2026

July 19, 2025; North Augusta, South Carolina, USA; Brad Beal Elite Quentin Coleman (1) gestures to a teammate as Team Durant Evans Barning Jr. (7) defends during the Brad Beal Elite and Team Durant game at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam at Riverview Park Activity Center. Brad Beal Elite won 91-59. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Top Illinois basketball recruit took in the sights and sounds of Champaign

Kellen Sherman

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Apr 2, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self watches player intros prior to the game against the Houston Cougars at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

Former Illinois basketball head coach not ready to hang up the clipboard

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 1, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood celebrates with guard Kylan Boswell (4) 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

Brad Underwood delivers 7 words that will energize the Illinois basketball fans

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 1, 2026

Nov 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) reacts after getting fouled in the second half against the UConn Huskies at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

3 keys for Illinois basketball to get revenge on UConn in the Final Four

Rees Woodcock

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Apr 1, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) looks on in the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

An army had to save Illinois basketball star freshman from a wet battle

Kellen Sherman

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Apr 1, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) and guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) and forward Ben Humrichous (3) and guard Keaton Wagler (23) react in the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes 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

Transfer portal has come up clutch in the Illinois basketball Final Four run

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 30, 2026

Nov 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) collides with UConn Huskies guard Malachi Smith (0) in the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

One glaring stat Illinois basketball needs to correct in the Final Four vs UConn

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 30, 2026

Nov 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) looks to drive past UConn Huskies guard Solo Ball (1) in the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball vs UConn how to watch, series history, and players to watch in Final Four

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 30, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini players huddle up before a NCAA Big Ten Conference baseball game against Iowa, Friday, May 14, 2021, at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa.

Illinois baseball gaining momentum with important Big Ten series win

Kamden Wollard

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Mar 30, 2026

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

Illinois basketball joins elite company with historic Final Four berth

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 30, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) speaks to media 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

Illinois needs to walk into the Final Four vs UConn with the memory of a goldfish

Rees Woodcock

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Mar 29, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Neoklis Avdalas (17) shoots the ball as Virginia Cavaliers guard Dallin Hall (30) defends in the first half at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball has a possible transfer portal target hit the open market

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 29, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood talks with an official in the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes 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

The most annoying noise in the world wasn't stopping Illinois basketball from Final 4

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 29, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) and center Tomislav Ivisic (13) react in the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes 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

Illinois basketball star continues to show why he is one of a kind

Kellen Sherman

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Mar 29, 2026

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

Brad Underwood's authorship at Illinois is exorcising even more demons this March

Pleas Honeywood

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Mar 29, 2026

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