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Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) controls the ball against Iowa Hawkeyes guard Tate Sage (24) in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Andrej Stojakovic’s Two-Way Impact Lifted Illinois to the Final Four

Pranav Hegde

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Mar 29, 2026

Ben McCollum brought Iowa to the Elite Eight for the first time since 1987 in his first year with the program.

‘Those Are All Lies’: Ben McCollum Calls Out Rumors He’ll Leave Iowa After Elite Eight Run in First Year

Dan Lyons

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Mar 29, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Tavion Banks (6) shoots the ball against the Florida Gators in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Tavion Banks Confirms Iowa Return If Granted Another Year

Jordon Lawrenz

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Mar 29, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum talks with forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) in the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Iowa's Alvaro Folgueiras Reflects on Quiet Elite Eight Performance

Jordon Lawrenz

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Mar 29, 2026

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Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) controls the ball against Iowa Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch (8) in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Keaton Wagler Would Not Be Denied in Illinois’ Final Four-Clinching Win

Pranav Hegde

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Mar 29, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) and forward Cam Manyawu (3) react in the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Iowa Guard Named to NCAA Tournament South All-Region Team

Jordon Lawrenz

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Mar 29, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) controls the ball against Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kael Combs (11) in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

College Basketball Experts React to Illinois' Elite Eight Win Over Iowa

Jackson Langendorf

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Mar 29, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood celebrates after cutting down the net after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes in an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

How Illinois Beat Iowa: Five Game-Defining Stats From Their Elite Eight Win

Jackson Langendorf

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Mar 29, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood and players celebrate with the trophy on the podium after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes in an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Basketball's Win Over Iowa in the Elite Eight

Pranav Hegde

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Mar 29, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ben Humrichous (3) reacts in the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

3 Instant Observations From Illinois' NCAA Tournament Win Over Iowa

Jason Langendorf

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Mar 28, 2026

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

Immediate Takeaways From Iowa's Elite Eight Loss to Illinois

Jordon Lawrenz

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Mar 28, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) shoots against Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) in the second half during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Illinois Ends Iowa's Cinderella Run in Elite Eight

Jordon Lawrenz

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Mar 28, 2026

Arizona forward Ivan Kharchenkov celebrates in the Wildcats’ Elite Eight win over Purdue.

Arizona and Illinois Advance to Final Four: Recap From Men’s March Madness Elite Eight

SI Staff

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Mar 29, 2026

Jan 11, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) and center Zvonimir Ivisic (44) and guard Keaton Wagler (23) and guard Kylan Boswell (4) and forward David Mirkovic (0) look on during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

3 Things Iowa Fans Need to Know About Illinois

Seth Dowdle

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Mar 28, 2026

Jan 11, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Cam Manyawu (3) and Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) battle for the opening tipoff during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Staff Picks: Who Wins Illinois vs Iowa in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight?

Jason Langendorf

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Mar 28, 2026

Jan 11, 2026; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Cam Manyawu (3) and Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) battle for the opening tipoff during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Film Study: Why Iowa Will Upset Illinois in NCAA Tournament

Seth Dowdle

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Mar 28, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Jake Davis (15) reacts in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

How to Watch Illinois vs Iowa in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight

Jason Langendorf

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Mar 28, 2026

Iowa guard Tate Sage (24) shoots free throws during a game against the Illinois Fighting Illini Jan. 11, 2026 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

How to Watch: Iowa vs. Illinois NCAA Tournament Elite Eight

Seth Dowdle

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Mar 28, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini coach Brad Underwood during the Sweet Sixteen against Houston in the 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center.

3 Things to Watch When Illinois Faces Iowa in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight

Jack Ankony

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Mar 28, 2026

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