Physical preparation is one aspect Illinois understands. Recently, the Illini found out how imperative mental preparation is ...

Part of the charm of the NCAA tournament is the early-round upsets. There hasn't been much of that this year. The top four ...

The Illinois basketball fanbase was in a bad place a little over a week ago. In the final three games of the 2024-25 regular ...

Illinois basketball didn’t have a lot of positive vibes entering the first round of the NCAA tournament. The last time we saw ...

Wherever the floor is now in terms of expectations, this season’s Illini definitely haven't risen above it. Going backward ...

Xavier and Illinois will meet on Friday night in the first round of the 2025 NCCA tournament at the Fiserv Forum, in ...

Florida rolls on while Marquette upset on Friday. Here are all of the results and best highlights from March Madness.

College basketball has produced many memorable squad nicknames over the years. Maryland's "Crab Five" is the latest.

The Illinois Fighting Illini, who have had an erratic and enigmatic season, are set to take on the Xavier Musketeers in the ...

The Illinois Fighting Illini play the Xavier Musketeers in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. Friday's meeting is the ...

Analyzing Friday’s Xavier vs. Illinois odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

MILWAUKEE - The last handful of seasons made it a little difficult for the Illinois basketball faithful to see their Illini ...