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Mar 21, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates after a play during the second half against the VCU Rams during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

3 Illinois Players Houston’s Defense Has To Shutdown

Kolton Becker

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Mar 23, 2026

Iowa and Nebraska are part of a massive Big Ten contingent in the Sweet 16.

Breaking Down Every Conference That Sent a Team to the Men’s Sweet 16

Patrick Andres

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Mar 23, 2026

Feb 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Illinois head coach Brad Underwood yells to his players during the 1st half against UCLA at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

ESPN Predictor Names Favorite in Illinois vs Houston Sweet 16 Showdown

Jackson Langendorf

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Mar 23, 2026

Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo had 26 points, 12 rebounds and eight steals against Ohio State on Monday.

Women’s March Madness Recap: Virginia Stuns Iowa, Notre Dame Takes Down Ohio State

SI Staff

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Mar 24, 2026

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Mar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp (21) reacts after a made basket during the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies in a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

First Look at Illinois Basketball's Sweet 16 Opponent: Houston Cougars

Pranav Hegde

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Mar 23, 2026

Cameron Boozer and the Duke Blue Devils will face the St. John’s Red Storm in the Sweet 16.

March Madness 2026: Game Times, TV Channels for Sweet 16 of the Men’s NCAA Tournament

Ryan Phillips

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Mar 23, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) scores near VCU Rams forward Michael Belle (8) March 21, 2026 during the first half of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament second round East Region game at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

Illinois Basketball Grades: Evaluating the Illini Against VCU

Jason Langendorf

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Mar 23, 2026

Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self was unsure about his future after his team lost to St. John’s in the 2026 NCAA tournament.

Bill Self Addresses Coaching Future After Kansas Falls to St. John's

Ryan Phillips

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Mar 22, 2026

Jan 24, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) looks to pass against BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) during the first half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Pre–Sweet 16 NBA Mock Draft: Indiana Pacers Make Aggressive Trade

Alex Golden

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Mar 22, 2026

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson yells during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies in a second round game.

Houston vs Illinois Breakdown: 3 Ways the Cougars Can Beat the Fighting Illini

Ylver Deleon-Rios

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Mar 22, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini center Zvonimir Ivisic (44) celebrates March 21, 2026 during the second half of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament second round game with Illinois Fighting Illini at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

Zvonimir Ivisic's Poster Dunk in Illinois-VCU Sends Social Media Into a Frenzy

Jason Langendorf

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Mar 22, 2026

Colorado guard Desiree Wooten (3) brings the ball past Illinois guard Jasmine Brown-Hagger (8) during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Interesting Stats From Colorado Buffaloes Near Upset in the NCAA Tournament

Aiden Checketts

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Mar 22, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) drives to the basket against VCU Rams forward Jadrian Tracey (2) during the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

5 Key Stats That Defined Illinois' NCAA Tournament Win Over VCU

Jackson Langendorf

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Mar 22, 2026

Mar 7, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Jr. Payne watches the run of play against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

Colorado Coach JR Payne Emotional Reaction After NCAA Tournament Exit

Thomas Gorski

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Mar 22, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; VCU Rams guard Brandon Jennings (0) defends against Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) during the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Andrej Stojakovic Leads Illinois to Sweet 16: 'We Came Here For a Reason'

Jackson Langendorf

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Mar 22, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates after a play during the second half against the VCU Rams during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Basketball's Round of 32 Win Over VCU

Pranav Hegde

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Mar 22, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini center Zvonimir Ivisic (44) defends the shot of VCU Rams guard Tyrell Ward (15) Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament second round game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

3 Instant Observations From Illinois' NCAA Tournament Win Over VCU

Jason Langendorf

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Mar 22, 2026

Colorado coach J.R. Payne works with her team during the first half against Illinois in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Colorado Buffaloes Outmatched By Illinois In First Round Of NCAA Tournament

Harrison Simeon

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Mar 22, 2026

Mar 6, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach JR Payne reacts to a play against the Baylor Bears during the first half at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images

Colorado Buffaloes Coach JR Payne Speaks Candidly Before NCAA Tournament Appearance

Aiden Checketts

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Mar 21, 2026

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