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Illinois' Brad Underwood Leads Team to First Final Four in 21 Years
Emotional coach reflects on long-awaited tournament breakthrough for Fighting Illini

Illinois' Brad Underwood Chokes Up After Ending 21-Year Final Four Drought
The Fighting Illini are headed to their first Final Four since 2005 after beating Iowa in the Elite Eight.
Illinois Coach Calls for Student Support at Final Four
Underwood promises to 'kick everybody's ass' in Indianapolis after Elite Eight win over Iowa.
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Mar. 29, 2026
Top-35 Guard Quentin Coleman Visiting Illinois for Official Visit
The standout senior is back on the market after originally signing with Wake Forest.
Mar. 29, 2026
Missouri Missed Chance to Hire Illinois' Final Four Coach
Brad Underwood was interested in the Tigers job in 2014 but they went another direction
Mar. 28, 2026
New Liquor Laws in Champaign for March Madness Game
Restrictions on alcohol sales and service during Illinois-Iowa Elite Eight matchup
Mar. 28, 2026
Illinois Limits Alcohol Sales for Final Four Matchup
Authorities aim to curb potential property damage and celebrations if Illini advance.
Mar. 28, 2026
Illinois Women's Basketball Loses Sophomore Center to Transfer Portal
Hayven Smith announces plans to enter transfer portal after two seasons with the Illini.
Mar. 17, 2026
Men's March Madness Expert Predictions: Dark Horses, Vulnerable No. 1 Seeds, Title Winner
SI writers make their picks for the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament
Mar. 16, 2026
Illinois Coach Underwood Outlines Keys for NCAA Tournament Success
Illini need to improve 3-point shooting and defensive rebounding to make deep run, says head coach.
Mar. 13, 2026
Illinois falls to Wisconsin in Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals
Illini squander 15-point lead, lose 91-88 in overtime
Mar. 13, 2026
Illini Lose Heartbreaker to Wisconsin in Big Ten Tourney
Illinois basketball falls 91-88 in overtime to the Badgers in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals
Mar. 13, 2026
Badgers set to take on Illini in Big Ten Quarters
Wisconsin escapes late scare against Washington, now faces healthy Illinois team
Mar. 13, 2026
Wisconsin Looks to Sweep No. 4 Illinois in Big Ten Quarterfinal
Badgers seek second win over Illini in 12 days after 92-90 overtime thriller in February
Mar. 12, 2026
Illini Look to Have Fun, Get Loose in Chicago for Big Ten Tournament
No. 11 Illinois enters postseason with healthy roster, high expectations
Mar. 11, 2026
Illini Sophomore Gretchen Dolan Faces Consecutive Season-Ending Injuries
Dolan overcomes meniscus surgery challenges after previous knee injury sidelined her for most of last season.
Mar. 10, 2026
IHSA Boys State Basketball Tournament Returns to Champaign
16 teams to compete at State Farm Center March 12-14, drawing over 34,000 fans
Mar. 4, 2026
No. 11 Illinois Dominates Oregon in Home Finale
Illini use big runs to pull away for 80-54 victory at State Farm Center
Mar. 4, 2026
Illinois Men's Basketball Dominates Oregon in Final Home Game
The No. 11 Illini beat the Ducks 80-54 and honored their senior players in the last home game of the season.
Mar. 3, 2026
AJ Redd's Impact on Illini Basketball Celebrated on Senior Night
Illinois honors three seniors, including walk-on Redd, who has been a key culture-builder for the program.
Mar. 3, 2026
Illinois Women's Basketball Earns No. 10 Seed in Big Ten Tournament
Fighting Illini to face Wisconsin in first round at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Mar. 3, 2026
Illinois Basketball Falls at Home to Michigan
The Illini hung tough early, but the Wolverines were too much in the second half
Mar. 3, 2026
Michigan Clinches Big Ten Title with Win Over Illinois
Wolverines defeat Illini 84-70 to claim regular-season conference championship