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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.

Top-35 Guard Quentin Coleman Visiting Illinois for Official Visit

The standout senior is back on the market after originally signing with Wake Forest.

Illinois Reaches First Final Four in Over Two Decades

The Fighting Illini's historic March Madness run evokes memories of their last Final Four appearance in 2005.

Michigan Crushes Tennessee to Reach Final Four

Wolverines pull away in second half to end Volunteers' tournament run

Top High School Hoops Stars to Showcase Talent at 2026 McDonald's All-American Games

Phoenix to host 48 elite players in annual showcase of future college basketball stars

Michigan Wolverines Advance to First Final Four Since 2018

Wolverines dominate Tennessee to punch ticket to NCAA tournament's final weekend

Basketball tournament makes space for trans athletes amid international sports bans

The court, split into competitive and recreational sides, pitted players of all genders against each other for 15-minute matchups.

Illinois Coach Calls for Student Support at Final Four

Underwood promises to 'kick everybody's ass' in Indianapolis after Elite Eight win over Iowa.

March Madness Elite 8 Matchups Set for Sunday

Final four spots up for grabs as top teams clash in NCAA Tournament

Michigan and Tennessee Face Off in Elite 8 Showdown

Top-seeded Wolverines and 6th-seeded Volunteers battle for a spot in the Final Four

Grizzlies Defeat Bulls, End 5-Game Skid

Cedric Coward's late free throws lift Memphis to narrow victory over Chicago.

Bucks Clash with Clippers in Tanking Showdown

Milwaukee's focus remains on catching the Chicago Bulls in the standings, not defeating Los Angeles.

Michigan and Tennessee Clash in Elite Eight Showdown

Heavyweight matchup between two of college basketball's top frontcourts

Michigan's Burnett Chases Final Four Berth in Chicago Homecoming

Nimari Burnett, a Chicago native, leads top-seeded Michigan in Sweet 16 matchup.

Grizzlies edge Bulls in close battle, snap 5-game skid

Cedric Coward's late free throws lift Memphis to 125-124 victory over Chicago

Illinois Illini Reach First Final Four Since 2005

The Illini defeated Iowa 71-59 to advance to the NCAA Tournament's Final Four.

Michigan Crushes Tennessee to Reach Final Four

Top-seeded Wolverines dominate Volunteers in Midwest Region final

Michigan Dominates Tennessee, Advances to Final Four

Yaxel Lendeborg's 27 points lead Wolverines to 95-62 victory in NCAA Tournament

Michigan and Arizona Advance to March Madness Final Four

Wolverines and Wildcats set to clash in highly anticipated NCAA semifinal matchup

Missed Goaltending Call Sparks Michigan Comeback Against Tennessee

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes criticizes officiating after Elite 8 loss to Michigan

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