University of Illinois
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O’Donnell: Fighting Illini unlikely to ever win a national crown with UnderwoodApr 07, 2026 10:00 am - Columnist Jim O’Donnell writes about coach Brad Underwood and University of Illinois men’s basketball.
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UConn reaches 3rd national title game in 4 seasons, beating Illinois 71-62 behind Mullins and Reed
Apr 04, 2026 8:35 pm - INDIANAPOLIS — UConn got another critical 3-pointer from Braylon Mullins and coach Dan Hurley's Huskies muscled their way back to the national title game, beating Illinoi...
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Illinois throws out book on previous matchups with UConn and tries to flip the script in Final Four
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Keaton Wagler leads deep group of talented freshmen still putting their imprint on March Madness
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Big men, bigger lineups: how length, size got Illinois, UConn, Arizona, Michigan to the Final Four
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Worth the wait: Final Four trip should silence all Underwood doubtersApr 02, 2026 8:53 pm - This trip to the Final Four should end any complaints about Illinois coach Brad Underwood, a basketball lifer who finally hit the big time.
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Believe it! After a wild March Madness, Final Four teams look to conjure up more magic
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UConn carries an 18-game winning streak in Sweet Sixteen or later into a stacked Final Four
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Brad Underwood waited 26 years for a Division I job. Now in Year 39, he has Illinois in Final Four
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O’Donnell: Vegas suggests Illini Final Four hopes boosted by Duke’s foldMar 31, 2026 10:00 am - Columnist Jim O’Donnell writes about Illinois’ matchup against Connecticut on Saturday in the Final Four.