Why the Illini are primed for a tournament run | Dee Brown joins Chicago Sports Tonight
Illini legend Dee Brown joined Cassie Carlson and Tina Nguyen in studio to talk March Madness. Dee remembers his 2005 Illini team that went to the Final 4 and what a magical ride it was. Dee also talks about his pride being a former Illini player, the opportunity that is in front of this year's team and why he feels the 2025-26 Illini are primed for a deep tournament run.
Illini legend Dee Brown joined Cassie Carlson and Tina Nguyen in studio to talk March Madness. Dee remembers his 2005 Illini team that went to the Final 4 and what a magical ride it was. Dee also talks about his pride being a former Illini player, the opportunity that is in front of this year's team and why he feels the 2025-26 Illini are primed for a deep tournament run.
Upsets, Final Four picks & region breakdowns for the NCAA Tournament Field of 68
The brackets are officially set. Tina and Chris break down the NCAA Tournament Field of 68, including their Final Four picks and upsets to watch out for.
The brackets are officially set. Tina and Chris break down the NCAA Tournament Field of 68, including their Final Four picks and upsets to watch out for.
March Madness 2026: How to watch the NCAA Tournament
Teams have punched their ticket to college basketball's biggest tournament of the year and here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the games and the full schedule.
Teams have punched their ticket to college basketball's biggest tournament of the year and here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the games and the full schedule.
March Madness and problem gambling: how to spot the warning signs
Way Back Inn executive director Anita Pindiur discusses the rise of sports betting during March Madness, common misconceptions about gambling, and where people can find help if betting becomes a problem.
Way Back Inn executive director Anita Pindiur discusses the rise of sports betting during March Madness, common misconceptions about gambling, and where people can find help if betting becomes a problem.
'Pimp the system': Why Purdue basketball proved the old ways still work with a Big Ten Title
Other teams can shell out cash and buy rosters. Purdue will stick with its guys like it did Sunday as it keeps trying to prove the old ways can still work.
Other teams can shell out cash and buy rosters. Purdue will stick with its guys like it did Sunday as it keeps trying to prove the old ways can still work.
Illinois basketball: Where and who the Illini are playing in the NCAA Tournament
Here's where, when and who Illinois basketball will play in the NCAA Tournament next weekend when March Madness officially begins.
Here's where, when and who Illinois basketball will play in the NCAA Tournament next weekend when March Madness officially begins.
What to know as Purdue wins the Big Ten Tournament title over Michigan
Here's what you need to know from Purdue claiming the Big Ten Tournament title over Michigan at the United Center.
Here's what you need to know from Purdue claiming the Big Ten Tournament title over Michigan at the United Center.
March Madness: Illini basketball can dispel narratives they hate by sharpening their mental game
From a pattern, people draw narratives. That's what sours on the Illini quickly. They'll play one game at a time to try and dispel those narratives.
From a pattern, people draw narratives. That's what sours on the Illini quickly. They'll play one game at a time to try and dispel those narratives.
Big Ten Tournament: Takeaways as Illinois basketball falls to Wisconsin in an overtime thriller
Here are our takeaways from Illinois’ opening game in the Big Ten Tournament, where the Illini let two big leads slip.
Here are our takeaways from Illinois’ opening game in the Big Ten Tournament, where the Illini let two big leads slip.
Northwestern basketball: The legacy Wildcats 4-year star Nick Martinelli leaves behind
Nick Martinelli ended his Wildcats career with 25 points, four rebounds, three assists, a steal and a hug. What’s now left is what Martinelli leaves behind, which could reverberate for years in Evanston.
Nick Martinelli ended his Wildcats career with 25 points, four rebounds, three assists, a steal and a hug. What’s now left is what Martinelli leaves behind, which could reverberate for years in Evanston.
What you need to know from Northwestern basketball's loss to Purdue
Here's what you need to know from the Boilermakers' win over the Wildcats at the United Center, ending Northwestern's tournament run.
Here's what you need to know from the Boilermakers' win over the Wildcats at the United Center, ending Northwestern's tournament run.
No. 20 Miami (Ohio) is unbeaten no more, as the Redhawks await their NCAA Tournament fate
No. 20 Miami (Ohio) dropped its MAC Tournament opener to UMass, spoiling the last perfect record in Division I men’s basketball. Have the Redhawks done enough to earn a tournament berth?
No. 20 Miami (Ohio) dropped its MAC Tournament opener to UMass, spoiling the last perfect record in Division I men’s basketball. Have the Redhawks done enough to earn a tournament berth?
Big Ten tournament heats up in Chicago as Northwestern advances, Illinois awaits matchup
Round three tips off at the United Center as Northwestern prepares to face Purdue, Illinois waits for its opponent, and all eyes turn to Selection Sunday and star freshman Keaton Wagler.
Round three tips off at the United Center as Northwestern prepares to face Purdue, Illinois waits for its opponent, and all eyes turn to Selection Sunday and star freshman Keaton Wagler.
Big Ten Tournament: Northwestern pops Indiana's bubble with 7th-straight win over the Hoosiers
The Wildcats took a haymaker from the Hoosiers. But when NU hit back, Indiana didn't have an answer. For the first time since 2017, Northwestern has won two Big Ten Tournament games.
The Wildcats took a haymaker from the Hoosiers. But when NU hit back, Indiana didn't have an answer. For the first time since 2017, Northwestern has won two Big Ten Tournament games.
All grown up: 3 takeaways as Northwestern faced Penn State Big Ten Tournament
Here are our takeaways from the United Center, as Northwestern found a way to grow up with the chips were down.
Here are our takeaways from the United Center, as Northwestern found a way to grow up with the chips were down.
Northwestern's Nick Martinelli, Illini's Keaton Wagner highlight AP All-Big Ten honors
Michigan won three of the top four Associated Press Big Ten men's basketball awards Tuesday, with Yaxel Lendeborg voted player of the year and top first-year transfer and Dusty May named coach of the year.
Michigan won three of the top four Associated Press Big Ten men's basketball awards Tuesday, with Yaxel Lendeborg voted player of the year and top first-year transfer and Dusty May named coach of the year.
Trump targets NIL pay in college sports as athletes cash in: Telander
As NIL deals reshape college sports, President Donald Trump and NCAA leaders are pushing to limit athlete pay while top college football and basketball players continue earning millions.
As NIL deals reshape college sports, President Donald Trump and NCAA leaders are pushing to limit athlete pay while top college football and basketball players continue earning millions.
UIC falls one win short of first NCAA Tournament berth in 22 years, as UNI wins MVC title
UIC was playing for its first NCAA Tournament berth since 2004. The red-hot Panthers will make the Flames wait longer for their first NCAA Tournament berth in 22 years.
UIC was playing for its first NCAA Tournament berth since 2004. The red-hot Panthers will make the Flames wait longer for their first NCAA Tournament berth in 22 years.
NIU parts ways with basketball coach Rashon Burno: Here are potential candidates
NIU basketball will start fresh when it enters the Horizon League. Here are some names to consider as potential candidates for the head coach opening in DeKalb.
NIU basketball will start fresh when it enters the Horizon League. Here are some names to consider as potential candidates for the head coach opening in DeKalb.
Takeaways as Northwestern basketball puts No. 15 Purdue on upset alert
Here are our takeaways as Northwestern put No. 15 Purdue on upset alert in the final home game of the season at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Here are our takeaways as Northwestern put No. 15 Purdue on upset alert in the final home game of the season at Welsh-Ryan Arena.