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Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) passes against the High Point Panthers during the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Illinois Dream Transfer Target John Blackwell to Enter Portal – Why He Is the Answer

Jackson Langendorf

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Apr 6, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Neoklis Avdalas (17) dribbles up the court during the first half against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

5 Transfer Portal Targets Illinois Should Pursue Immediately

Jackson Langendorf

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Apr 6, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) drives against Utah Utes forward Seydou Traore (0) during the first half at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Full Two-Round NBA Mock Draft: Pacers Trade for Additional Pick, Land Potential Franchise Superstar

Alex Golden

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Apr 5, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts against the Connecticut Huskies in the second half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Grading Every Illinois Basketball Player From the 2025-26 Final Four Season

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Apr 5, 2026

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Villanova’s Kris Jenkins hits the game-winning shot of the 2016 NCAA tournament national championship game.

Ranking Every Men’s College Basketball National Championship Game of the Past 25 Years

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Apr 5, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley celebrates after defeating the Illinois Fighting Illini in a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Dan Hurley Details How UConn Shut Down Illinois' Offense in Final Four

Jackson Langendorf

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Apr 5, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks on before an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

What Brad Underwood Said After Illinois' Final Four Loss to UConn

Jackson Langendorf

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Apr 5, 2026

UConn guard Solo Ball dribbles the ball against Illinois in the men’s Final Four in Indianapolis.

UConn Embraces Underdog Role as March Madness Machine Rolls Into Title Game

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Apr 5, 2026

UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) looks for a pass Saturday, April 4, 2026, during a Final Four game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

How Each NBA Draft Prospect Performed in UConn's Final Four Win Over Illinois

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Apr 4, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts after a play against the UConn Huskies during the first half of a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

5 Key Stats That Explain Illinois' Final Four Loss to UConn

Jackson Langendorf

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Apr 4, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini players react from the bench against the Connecticut Huskies in the second half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Falling to UConn in the Final Four

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Apr 4, 2026

Dan Hurley headbutting Braylon Mullins after UConn’s Final Four win against Illinois.

Dan Hurley Thought Fans Might Be Booing Him For Headbutting Braylon Mullins

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Apr 4, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) reacts after losing to the Connecticut Huskies during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

3 Instant Observations From Illinois' NCAA Tournament Loss to UConn

Jason Langendorf

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Apr 4, 2026

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Apr 6, 2026

Bill Murray will be trading in his Illinois orange on Saturday night to support his son’s Huskies.

Why Bill Murray, Longtime Illinois Fan, Is Rooting for UConn in Final Four

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Apr 4, 2026

Michigan’s Trey McKenney blocks a shot by Arizona’s Brayden Burries during the men’s Final Four.

Michigan Advances to Face UConn in Men’s National Championship Game After Routing Arizona

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Apr 5, 2026

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Dan Hurley's Wife Andrea Shares 'Prayer' Message Before UConn Final Four

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Apr 4, 2026

Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) reacts after scoring a three-point field goal against the Purdue Boilermakers during a NCAA Tournament game Saturday, March 28, 2026 at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. Purdue fell to Arizona 79-64.

2026 NBA Draft: Big Value Remains in the Final Four for the Grizzlies

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Apr 4, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini coach Brad Underwood (left) and his son, Tyler Underwood (right), on the sideline against the Wisconsin Badgers at the United Center.

Underwood Father-Son Duo Enjoying Special Moment in Illinois’ Final Four Run

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