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Saturday, April 4, 2026
UConn curse on Illinois basketball looks to be deeper than first thought

Illinois basketball was so close to the national championship, but the curse of UConn stood in the way.

Brad Underwood sent the perfect postgame Final four message to Illini fans

This season felt magical for Illinois. Brad Underwood wants it to be the expectations in Champaign.

Illinois basketball fell to Dan Hurley's UConn squad due to one crucial stat

The Illinois basketball team fell to UConn on Saturday night, and it rests on the shoulders of one important stat.

Dan Hurley used Illinois’s biggest advantage against Brad Underwood in the Final Four

Illinois had a major size advantage over UConn, but Dan Hurley is too good a coach to let that beat him.

5 sad observations from the Illinois basketball loss to UConn in the Final Four

Illinois basketball came up just short on Saturday night, as UConn is now heading back to the national championship.

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

With Illinois fans booing him after the final whistle, Dan Hurley just had to make sure he reminded everyone in the stands that UConn is headed to the title game.

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

Here is to hoping Illinois doesn't have to face Dan Hurley anytime soon.

Illinois fans fume as viral clip from official March Madness account shows blatant foul

The Illinois Fighting Illini were being abused by the UConn Huskies, and it only got more evident after March Madness itself posted a video.

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

The first half was not what Illinois fans were hoping to see out of Brad Underwood in the Final Four.

A Jon Scheyer recruitment photo proves Duke didn't belong in Final Four with Illinois

Duke head coach Jon Scheyer had an old picture come out from his recruitment that showed the Illini were pretty much destined to be in the Final Four.

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

Illinois is a small favorite over UConn in the Final Four, but Charles Barkely sees the Illini winning big.

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

Brad Underwood knows that Illinois must do this one thing in order to help get the win over UConn.

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

Illinois basketball has a tough challenge with UConn, and there are a few numbers that worry me in the Final Four.

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

Illinois basketball has a chance to do something special, and to get there, we can expose UConn with these three stats.

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

The Illinois basketball team has a tough matchup against UConn, but Las Vegas things this Final Four matchup will be extremely close.

Friday, April 3, 2026
Projected Illinois basketball lineup with the addition of Quentin Coleman

Illinois basketball has done a great job winning on and off the court, and now we have added another big-time recruit.

Brad Underwood continues to strike gold with huge Illinois basketball commitment

Illinois basketball has had a huge past month, and it only continues to get better with a massive commitment for the program.

Even if he's joking, Brad Underwood's game plan has pretty solid starting point

Brad Underwood had jokes when asked what his plan was for beating the UConn Huskies in the Final Four, but he might not have been too far from the real answer.

UConn's serious injury issues could just be the edge Illinois needs in the Final Four

Brad Underwood and the Illinois Fighting Illini just received a great inside look into how to slow down the UConn Huskies in the Final Four.

Thursday, April 2, 2026
Rising 2027 recruit eyes Illinois football as a “top school”

Illinois football is always looking to add talent, and one in-state recruit has the Illini at the top of his list.

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

The discussion can be ended about which program is Chicago's Big Ten team, as the city has spoken.

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

It's never a good idea to show Dan Hurley the same thing twice, but Illinois has a lot to glean from its defensive game plan for the Huskies in November.

Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic can dunk, they just haven't yet

Illinois's Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic have become quite the duo during the NCAA Tournament, but there's one part of their game we've never seen.

This story from Illinois's last Final 4 will have fans falling in love with their AD

Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman just shared the most incredible personal tale of the last time the Fighting Illini were in the Final Four.

Stephen A. Smith is on the Illinois bandwagon with everyone doubting Brad Underwood

ESPN's loudest personality is officially on the Fighting Illini hype train despite almost everyone else doubting Illinois head coach Brad Underwood.

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

The Illinois basketball team may be gearing up for the biggest game in program history, but that hasn't thrown them off the recruiting trail.

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Former Illinois basketball head coach not ready to hang up the clipboard

Illinois basketball has had some great coaches in the past, and this former head man isn't ready to call it quits.

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

Illinois basketball needed some strong words from Brad Underwood, and he delivered in a speech to the fans on Wednesday.

Illinois knows what team it would want in national championship game after UConn win

With the Illinois Fighting Illini back in the Final Four, this team has a really good shot of playing for a national title. Assuming they get past the UConn Huskies in the national semifinals,...

Illinois fans should be thinking 2005 heading into Final Four with cautious optimism

We are firmly in the midst of the best Illinois basketball season in over a generation. While Illinois fans could be thinking 2005 heading into the Final Four, Brad Underwood's team will need to...

The Sweet 16 and Elite Eight all but ensured Keaton Wagler is one-and-done at Illinois

Illinois freshman point guard Keaton Wagler has been a star all season, but his performances in the Big Dance may have cemented his future in the NBA Draft.

Brad Underwood's Keaton Wagler pickup may have been the steal of the entire NIL era

Keaton Wagler was unbelievably under-recruited coming out of high school, and the low asking price Brad Underwood had to pay was the deal of a lifetime.

Sunday, March 15, 2026
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