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Has Illinois ever won a championship in basketball? History of Fighting Illini's Final Four appearances
As Illinois focuses on winning the 2026 National Championship, here's a look back at the school's full championship history.
When Illinois coach Brad Underwood looks back on his team’s game against Connecticut on Black Friday, he almost doesn’t recognize the Illini.
On this ‘Oskee Talk’ extra, I remind Illini fans to embrace the moment (3:17). I revisit Illinois’ path to Indianapolis (4:22) and spotlight the Illini’s standout March Madness performers (11:03). I also look back at UConn’s road to the Final Four (15:42), including their unlikely Elite Eight victory versus Duke (17:32).
UConn Huskies coach Dan Hurley sent a viral message ahead of the team’s Final Four matchup against the Illinois Fighting Illini.
It’s not every day the Illinois basketball players tip off in a football stadium. Here’s what they thought of their practice Thursday in the venue.
Keaton Wagler joins John Fanta to discuss Brad Underwood finding him late in the recruiting process, how Illinois rode their 'grit' to the Final Four, what he's looking forward to in the UConn rematch and more.
Every men's Final Four team will need more than the star players to come up big. Here's who could be the hero for every team in Indianapolis.