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4 Takeaways From the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Final Four

From UConn's status as a modern-day dynasty to Michigan looking like a team of destiny, here are four takeaways from the NCAA Men's Basketba...

APRIL 5 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Final Four

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Final Four Highlights: Michigan, UConn Advance

The 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament continues Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Here are the highlights!

APRIL 5 • FOX SPORTS

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Final Four Highlights: Michigan, UConn Advance

121 years and counting: Illinois' title drought lives on after Final Four loss to UConn The Fighting Illini of Illinois saw their streak move to 121 years since winning a NCAA title.

APRIL 5 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Brad Underwood reflects on the end of the season and what this Illinois group meant to him

Brad Underwood reflects on the end of the season and what this Illinois group meant to him

APRIL 5 • FOX SPORTS

Remarkable stats proves Dan Hurley is officially a thorn in Brad Underwood's side The Illinois season ended just one game shy of the National Championship as the Fighting Illini fell to UConn 71-62. In a game where it felt...

APRIL 5 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

David Mirkovic 2026 NCAA tournament highlights

APRIL 5 • YOUTUBE

UConn and Hurley muscle their way to 3rd national title game in 4 seasons, beating Illinois 71-62

UConn got another critical 3-pointer from Braylon Mullins and coach Dan Hurley’s Huskies are heading back to the national title game

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Illinois fans are losing faith with Dan Hurley coaching circles around Brad Underwood An up-and-down first half in the Final Four was not what Illinois fans were hoping for. The Fighting Illini came out extremely slow, and eve...

APRIL 4 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

Illinois a cappella group gets roasted after viral March Madness song The Illinois Fighting Illini are back in the March Madness Final Four for the first time in decades, but the Big Ten team is getting cooked...

APRIL 4 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Keaton Wagler - Scores 20 points in loss to UConn Wagler totaled 20 points (7-16 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds and two assists over 37 minutes during Saturday's 71-62 loss to UConn.

Impact Wagler struggled with his shot from beyond the arc, but he still was the most productive scoring weapon for the Fighting Illini. His efforts weren't successful, and the team got eliminated right on the doorstep of reaching the National Championship Game. Wagler finishes the 2025-26 season with averages of 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists per contest.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

2026 NCAA Men's Tournament: Last Time Final Four Teams Made National Championship

The Final Four is upon us in the 2026 NCAA Men's Tournament. Here's the last time the four teams reached the National Championship.

APRIL 4 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NCAA Men's Tournament: Last Time Final Four Teams Made National Championship

UConn and Illinois square off in the Final 4

The No. 7 UConn Huskies and No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini square off in the NCAA Tournament Final Four

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Illinois throws out book on previous matchups with UConn and tries to flip the script in Final Four

Illinois coach Brad Underwood doesn’t need any reminders about what happened the last two times his team faced UConn

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

UCLA HC Mick Cronin breaks down Illinois, Michigan, Arizona and UConn's play ahead of Final Four | FULL INTERVIEW | The Herd

UCLA HC Mick Cronin breaks down Illinois, Michigan, Arizona and UConn's play ahead of Final Four | FULL INTERVIEW | The Herd

APRIL 3 • FOX SPORTS

2025-26 Men's Final Four Odds: Back Both Underdogs to Bark

Will Hill is filling his betslip with underdogs for this weekend's Final Four matchups. Here's why.

APRIL 3 • FOX SPORTS

2025-26 Men's Final Four Odds: Back Both Underdogs to Bark

Even if he's joking, Brad Underwood's game plan has pretty solid starting point Brad Underwood had jokes when asked what his plan was for beating the UConn Huskies in the Final Four, but he might not have been too far fr...

APRIL 3 • WRITINGILLINI.COM

2025-26 Men's Final Four Odds: Spreads, Lines, What to Know About National Semis

Check out the odds for the Final Four and what to know about both games.

APRIL 3 • FOX SPORTS

2025-26 Men's Final Four Odds: Spreads, Lines, What to Know About National Semis

Last time Illinois made the Final Four: Revisiting 2005 March Madness run led by Deron Williams | Sporting News Brad Underwood continued his sustained success at Illinois in 2025-2026 by leading the Fighting Illini to their sixth straight NCAA Tourname...

APRIL 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

UConn and Illinois meet in the Final 4

The No. 7 UConn Huskies and No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini meet in the NCAA Tournament Final Four

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Inside Illinois' coaching staff: Meet Brad Underwood's son Tyler and more assistants on Fighting Illini program | Sporting News Here is more on Brad Underwood's staff at Illinois for the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

APRIL 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Has Illinois ever won a championship in basketball? History of Fighting Illini's Final Four appearances | Sporting News As Illinois focuses on winning the 2026 National Championship, here's a look back at the school's full championship history.

APRIL 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

2025-26 Final Four Betting Report: Public Split on Michigan-Arizona

Books are seeing two-way action on Michigan-Arizona. Patrick Everson breaks down Final Four betting, along with the scoop on some big bets.

APRIL 2 • FOX SPORTS

2025-26 Final Four Betting Report: Public Split on Michigan-Arizona

UConn's Braylon Mullins finds it difficult to turn the page on his incredible shot at the Final Four

Everywhere UConn guard Braylon Mullins turned Sunday night and Monday, he kept seeing the same thing — his heroic 35-foot, game-winning 3-pointer to beat Duke initially

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Keaton Wagler leads deep group of talented freshmen still putting their imprint on March Madness

Keaton Wagler’s high school basketball transcript contained everything a college coach could want in a recruit

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Dan Hurley reminds UConn of championship mentality before Final Four vs Illinois Dan Hurley didn't mince words in his message to the UConn Huskies ahead of the NCAA Tournament's Final Four showdown against the Illinois Fi...

APRIL 2 • BOLAVIP.COM