Illinois schools' NCAA Tournament history
Daily Herald staff report
Northwestern ended its long men's basketball NCAA Tournament drought last season. Can any other schools in the state follow the lead?
Last NCAA appearance:
Northwestern 2016
Illinois 2013
Southern Illinois 2007
Bradley 2006
DePaul 2004
UIC 2004
Eastern Illinois 2001
Illinois State 1998
Northern Illinois 1996
Loyola 1985
NCAA D-I appearances:
Illinois 30
DePaul 22
Southern Illinois 10
Bradley 8
Illinois State 6
Loyola 5
UIC 4
Northern Illinois 3
Eastern Illinois 2
Northwestern 1
Western Illinois 0
Chicago State 0
SIU-Edwardsville 0
Source: espn.com