Keaton Wagler leads deep group of talented freshmen still putting their imprint on March Madness
Keaton Wagler is not in Kansas anymore. He's two wins away from capturing a national championship — just like the other young guns in Indy even if his script hasn't exactly been by the book.
Keaton Wagler is not in Kansas anymore. He's two wins away from capturing a national championship — just like the other young guns in Indy even if his script hasn't exactly been by the book.
Illinois basketball and UConn have recent history: Here's why the Final Four won't be the same
Here's why the latest Illini vs. UConn game won't have the same outcome in Indianapolis compared to the last two showdowns this season and in 2024.
Here's why the latest Illini vs. UConn game won't have the same outcome in Indianapolis compared to the last two showdowns this season and in 2024.
Michigan's Elliot Cadeau gets medical attention before traveling to Final Four
Michigan point guard Elliot Cadeau received medical attention while his teammates were flying to Indianapolis for the Final Four.
Michigan point guard Elliot Cadeau received medical attention while his teammates were flying to Indianapolis for the Final Four.
Brad Underwood waited 26 years for a Division I job. Now in Year 39, he has Illinois in Final Four
In the place he always wanted to be, Underwood has the Fighting Illini in the Final Four for the first time since 2005, trying to bring home a first national title.
In the place he always wanted to be, Underwood has the Fighting Illini in the Final Four for the first time since 2005, trying to bring home a first national title.
Illinois faces more than UConn — Hurley’s volatility is part of the test: Telander
A stunning UConn comeback sets up a Final Four clash with Illinois, but all eyes are on Dan Hurley’s volatile sideline behavior and how it could impact the game.
A stunning UConn comeback sets up a Final Four clash with Illinois, but all eyes are on Dan Hurley’s volatile sideline behavior and how it could impact the game.
Mullins Madness! Freshman's 35-footer gives UConn a 73-72 win over Duke and a Final Four spot
Braylon Mullins sank a desperation 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left to give UConn an astonishing 73-72 victory over top-seeded Duke to claim the last FInal Four spot.
Braylon Mullins sank a desperation 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left to give UConn an astonishing 73-72 victory over top-seeded Duke to claim the last FInal Four spot.
Hannah Hidalgo's magical March for Notre Dame comes to an end, but leaves her wanting more
Hannah Hidalgo made a little March Madness history and went deeper in the NCAA Tournament. Now, she looks forward to her final season and getting Notre Dame back to the Final Four.
Hannah Hidalgo made a little March Madness history and went deeper in the NCAA Tournament. Now, she looks forward to her final season and getting Notre Dame back to the Final Four.
Illinois basketball can finally rewrite the record books: the Illini are back in the Final Four
Dee Brown, Deron Williams, Kendall Gill, Nick Anderson and more, you can rest easy. Another Illini squad carried your torch. Illinois basketball can finally re-write the record books with a team that earned it.
Dee Brown, Deron Williams, Kendall Gill, Nick Anderson and more, you can rest easy. Another Illini squad carried your torch. Illinois basketball can finally re-write the record books with a team that earned it.
Malfunctioning buzzer delays Illinois basketball in the Elite Eight vs. Iowa
A malfunctioning buzzer halted the Illinois vs. Iowa Elite Eight game in Houston, delaying the game for over 10 minutes.
A malfunctioning buzzer halted the Illinois vs. Iowa Elite Eight game in Houston, delaying the game for over 10 minutes.
Big Ten has 4 teams in the NCAA regional finals, seizing the March Madness spotlight from the SEC
No other league has more than one team in this weekend's regional finals than the Big Ten. The results continue to back that up.
No other league has more than one team in this weekend's regional finals than the Big Ten. The results continue to back that up.
ELITE ILLINI: Takeaways as Illinois basketball beats Houston to advance to the Elite Eight
Illinois is Elite once again. Here’s what we saw as the Illini downed Houston to advance to the Elite Eight, where a Big Ten foe awaits.
Illinois is Elite once again. Here’s what we saw as the Illini downed Houston to advance to the Elite Eight, where a Big Ten foe awaits.
Northwestern hires Carla Berube as next women's basketball coach
Northwestern has hired one of the most sought-after coaching candidates in this current cycle its next women's basketball coach
Northwestern has hired one of the most sought-after coaching candidates in this current cycle its next women's basketball coach
Houston, Illinois carry strong opening-weekend efficiency in March Madness into Sweet 16 collision
Kelvin Sampson wanted his Cougars simply to stick to what they do best. Brad Underwood hoped his Illini would “just let it rip." The two carry strong opening-weekend efficiency into the Sweet 16.
Kelvin Sampson wanted his Cougars simply to stick to what they do best. Brad Underwood hoped his Illini would “just let it rip." The two carry strong opening-weekend efficiency into the Sweet 16.
Which Big Ten team has the toughest path to the Final 4 | Chicago Sports Tonight
Illini basketball legend Deon Thomas and Fox Sports broadcaster Connor Onion joined Tina Nguyen on a jam-packed CST. The panel previews a huge slate of Sweet 16 matchups this week, including #3 seed Illinois heading down to Texas to take on the #2 seed Houston Cougars in the South Regional. Also, with 6 teams representing the conference in the Sweet 16, will a Big Ten team finally end the National Title drought? It's been 26 years since Tom Izzo's Spartans cut down the nets. Plus, Tina goes 1-on-1 with Illini freshman phenom Keaton Wagler.
Illini basketball legend Deon Thomas and Fox Sports broadcaster Connor Onion joined Tina Nguyen on a jam-packed CST. The panel previews a huge slate of Sweet 16 matchups this week, including #3 seed Illinois heading down to Texas to take on the #2 seed Houston Cougars in the South Regional. Also, with 6 teams representing the conference in the Sweet 16, will a Big Ten team finally end the National Title drought? It's been 26 years since Tom Izzo's Spartans cut down the nets. Plus, Tina goes 1-on-1 with Illini freshman phenom Keaton Wagler.
Wagler: "My phone lost service when Brad Underwood offered me a scholarship" | Chicago Sports Tonight
Tina Nguyen went 1-on-1 with Illini freshman phenom Keaton Wagler. Wagler talked about their big matchup with Houston on Thursday, and how they'll deal with the Cougars' physicality in a road environment. Wagler also chatted with Tina about the amazing ride he's been on this season, going from a relatively unknown 3-star recruit to Big Ten Freshman of the Year and Second-Team All-American. Plus, Wagler told the funny story of what happened when Brad Underwood offered him a scholarship to Illinois.
Tina Nguyen went 1-on-1 with Illini freshman phenom Keaton Wagler. Wagler talked about their big matchup with Houston on Thursday, and how they'll deal with the Cougars' physicality in a road environment. Wagler also chatted with Tina about the amazing ride he's been on this season, going from a relatively unknown 3-star recruit to Big Ten Freshman of the Year and Second-Team All-American. Plus, Wagler told the funny story of what happened when Brad Underwood offered him a scholarship to Illinois.
Michigan rolls with win over Saint Louis, punching ticket to Sweet 16 in Chicago
Yaxel Lendeborg punctuated his 25-point outing with a massive dunk in transition, and the Midwest Region's top-seeded Michigan advanced to the Sweet 16 in Chicago.
Yaxel Lendeborg punctuated his 25-point outing with a massive dunk in transition, and the Midwest Region's top-seeded Michigan advanced to the Sweet 16 in Chicago.
Fred Hoiberg makes history: Ex-Bulls coach leads Nebraska to its first NCAA Tournament win
Finally, Nebraska has a happy March Madness memory. Fred Hoiberg, the former Bulls coach, delivered the Huskers their first-ever NCAA Tournament win.
Finally, Nebraska has a happy March Madness memory. Fred Hoiberg, the former Bulls coach, delivered the Huskers their first-ever NCAA Tournament win.
March Madness: Chase Johnston hadn't made a 2-pointer all year. His layup lifts High Point over Wisconsin
Chase Johnston converted an easy layup - his first 2-point basket of the season - to lift High Point over No. 5 seed Wisconsin for the first major upset of the NCAA Tournament.
Chase Johnston converted an easy layup - his first 2-point basket of the season - to lift High Point over No. 5 seed Wisconsin for the first major upset of the NCAA Tournament.
March Madness: Why Illinois basketball can – and can’t – make the Final Four
Here are reasons why Illinois basketball can – and can’t – make the Final Four in Indianapolis.
Here are reasons why Illinois basketball can – and can’t – make the Final Four in Indianapolis.
Joy, Braden Smith, Olivier Rioux & what I want to see in March Madness | Telander
Every March, FOX Chicago columnist Rick Telander says to himself: Rick, you don’t need this. You’ve watched it a thousand times. There’s always mayhem. But there are still things Rick wants to see this March.
Every March, FOX Chicago columnist Rick Telander says to himself: Rick, you don’t need this. You’ve watched it a thousand times. There’s always mayhem. But there are still things Rick wants to see this March.