ESPN’s resident bracketologist Joe Lunardi was the only one among his competitor-peers (including FOX’s Mike DeCourcy and CBS’ Jerry Palm) to project a 6 seed for Illinois (21-12) in the NCAA ...

Friday night's first-round game against either Texas or Xavier will be NCAA tournament debut for most of Illini roster ...

One of them, FOX’s John Fanta, has put together his picks – and tte results might make Illini fans want to shield their eyes.

From Illinois to the NCAA tournament selection committee: "Thank you. The gift baskets with some of Champaign-Urbana's favorite treats are on the way." Nah, you probably can't post-bribe the judges.

Teams that lose in their conference tournament will be considered eliminated from at-large consideration unless they a) have ...