Illinois isn't a blueblood basketball program, but the Fighting Illini are very consistent at making the postseason, whether it be the NIT or the NCAA Tournament Illinois qualified for the 2026 NCAA Tournament as a No. 3 seed. Head coach Brad Underwood has ...

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (KWQC) - Illinois will face UConn in the Final Four on Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium, a rematch of their Elite Eight meeting two years ago. The teams also met in November, but both have changed significantly since then. Illinois has shifted its offensive approach, while UConn has dealt with injuries.

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Illinois’ Brad Underwood coached for 26 years before landing his first Division I head coaching job. Now in Year 39, the well-traveled 62-year-old is finally heading to the Final Four, where the Fighting Illini meet UConn on Saturday.