Where Illinois Fighting Illini basketball March Madness bracketology and predictions stand on Selection Sunday, when the 2025 NCAA Tournament bracket will be revealed.

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The Illini, who were peaking before Friday's blowout loss to Maryland, appear to be a wild-card seed in the Big Dance ...

Despite having only one more win than the Razorbacks, the Illini are considered a Top 25 team. Yet, here they are being ...

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Two nights, two totally different teams. The Illinois Fighting Illini saw their run for another Big Ten Tournament championship end in Friday’s quarterfinals with an 88-65 loss to second-seeded ...

Friday night's loss to Maryland delivered a dose of reality for Illinois — win or go home becomes a reality next week ...

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Rodney Rice scored 26 points, Derik Queen had 19 points and 10 rebounds and No. 11 Maryland routed No. 24 Illinois 88-65 on ...

Fran McCaffery continues to insist he’s coming back for a 16th season as the Hawkeyes’ coach. Now we’ll see if his athletic ...

The No. 2 seed Maryland Terrapins (24-7, 14-6 Big Ten) are taking on the No. 7 seed Illinois Fighting Illini (21-11, 12-8 Big Ten) in the Big Ten Tournament on Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

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