March Madness: Behind one lesson that will benefit Illinois basketball the most vs. Kentucky
Physical preparation is one aspect Illinois understands. Recently, the Illini found out how imperative mental preparation is and they haven't forgotten the lesson.
Physical preparation is one aspect Illinois understands. Recently, the Illini found out how imperative mental preparation is and they haven't forgotten the lesson.
Chicago companies throw March Madness parties to boost morale, business
As March Madness 2025 gets underway, economists are warning the tournament will cost American businesses billions of dollars in lost productivity.
As March Madness 2025 gets underway, economists are warning the tournament will cost American businesses billions of dollars in lost productivity.
College Basketball Crown: Picks and analysis from FOX Sports writers
FOX Sports' college basketball experts John Fanta and Michael Cohen pick their College Basketball Crown brackets.
FOX Sports' college basketball experts John Fanta and Michael Cohen pick their College Basketball Crown brackets.
Notre Dame looks to dynamic backcourt to regain momentum for March Madness
If Notre Dame is to regain its magic and make a run to the Final Four, it will start with a dynamic backcourt regarded as one of the best in the nation.
If Notre Dame is to regain its magic and make a run to the Final Four, it will start with a dynamic backcourt regarded as one of the best in the nation.
Illinois storylines in March Madness 2025: Illini, Notre Dame, Loyola, Bradley and ... DePaul?
Here are a few storylines as postseason tournaments begin, centered around Notre Dame women's basketball, Illinois teams in the Big Dance and a new tournament featuring DePaul.
Here are a few storylines as postseason tournaments begin, centered around Notre Dame women's basketball, Illinois teams in the Big Dance and a new tournament featuring DePaul.
2025 Women's March Madness Schedule: Dates, locations, channels, how to watch
The 2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament tips off with the First Four games on March 18-19. Here's everything you need to know about men's March Madness.
The 2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament tips off with the First Four games on March 18-19. Here's everything you need to know about men's March Madness.
College Basketball Crown: DePaul to play in first-ever CBC tournament bracket
The first-ever bracket for the College Basketball Crown tournament was released Monday morning with teams from the Big Ten, Big 12, Big East, and other conferences. Here’s who will be headed to Vegas to play for the crown.
The first-ever bracket for the College Basketball Crown tournament was released Monday morning with teams from the Big Ten, Big 12, Big East, and other conferences. Here’s who will be headed to Vegas to play for the crown.
Illinois basketball: The Illini's opponent in March Madness and how to watch Illinois
Here's what you need to know about the Illini when they play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday.
Here's what you need to know about the Illini when they play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday.
The 2025 College Basketball Crown tournament: How to watch and what to know
If your team didn’t make it into the NCAA Tournament or if you just aren’t ready for March Madness to end in March, there’s a new tournament for you this year.
If your team didn’t make it into the NCAA Tournament or if you just aren’t ready for March Madness to end in March, there’s a new tournament for you this year.
March Madness: Men's and Women's NCAA Tournament bracket revealed – see the full list
Auburn is the No. 1 overall seed for the Men's NCAA Tournament and is headed to the South Region, where coach Bruce Pearl and the Tigers will be trying to seek a little bit of retribution after a first-round ouster at the hands of Yale last season.
Auburn is the No. 1 overall seed for the Men's NCAA Tournament and is headed to the South Region, where coach Bruce Pearl and the Tigers will be trying to seek a little bit of retribution after a first-round ouster at the hands of Yale last season.
Illinois rallies to beat No. 18 Purdue 88-80
Kasparas Jakucionis hit a 3-pointer with 40 seconds left to put Illinois ahead. the Illini rallied past No. 18 Purdue 88-80 on Friday night.
Kasparas Jakucionis hit a 3-pointer with 40 seconds left to put Illinois ahead. the Illini rallied past No. 18 Purdue 88-80 on Friday night.
March Madness is projected to have just one Illinois school: How that can easily change
Does any other college basketball team from the Land of Lincoln have a shot at the NCAA Tournament? It's more likely than some of the projections might lead you to believe.
Does any other college basketball team from the Land of Lincoln have a shot at the NCAA Tournament? It's more likely than some of the projections might lead you to believe.
Don't diminish the success Northwestern basketball had - but it's hard not to wonder 'what if'
Monday's near comeback, yet devastating loss to UCLA was another moment that left Northwestern basketball wondering "What if?"
Monday's near comeback, yet devastating loss to UCLA was another moment that left Northwestern basketball wondering "What if?"
2025 Selection Sunday: Time, date, how to watch NCAA bracket announcement
Here's everything you need to know about Selection Sunday for the 2025 men's and women's college basketball NCAA Tournaments.
Here's everything you need to know about Selection Sunday for the 2025 men's and women's college basketball NCAA Tournaments.
Lady Panthers ready for playoffs after dominant win over Kennedy King College
The Olive-Harvey Community College gym was filled with energy as the Lady Panthers closed out their regular season in dominant fashion.
The Olive-Harvey Community College gym was filled with energy as the Lady Panthers closed out their regular season in dominant fashion.
How Joliet native Jeremy Fears Jr. earned the keys to Tom Izzo's Michigan State team that eyes a title
Jeremy Fears, a Joliet native, has become the floor general on Tom Izzo’s Michigan State team that’s gearing up for a lengthy March Madness run.
Jeremy Fears, a Joliet native, has become the floor general on Tom Izzo’s Michigan State team that’s gearing up for a lengthy March Madness run.
Flagg scores 16 in MSG debut and No. 3 Duke romps to 110-67 blowout of Illinois
Cooper Flagg scored 16 points in his Madison Square Garden debut, and seven Duke players reached double figures as the third-ranked Blue Devils cruised to a 110-67 rout of Illinois on Saturday night.
Cooper Flagg scored 16 points in his Madison Square Garden debut, and seven Duke players reached double figures as the third-ranked Blue Devils cruised to a 110-67 rout of Illinois on Saturday night.
Momoh's 19 lead Central Connecticut State past Chicago State 81-75
Abdul Momoh's 19 points helped Central Connecticut State defeat Chicago State 81-75 on Thursday night.
Abdul Momoh's 19 points helped Central Connecticut State defeat Chicago State 81-75 on Thursday night.
Mizzou coach begs fans, 'Please, do not rush the court!' after win over No. 4 Alabama
Gates is a Chicago native and graduated from Whitney Young High School. He helped the Dolphins to the 1998 IHSA Class AA State Boys Basketball Championship.
Gates is a Chicago native and graduated from Whitney Young High School. He helped the Dolphins to the 1998 IHSA Class AA State Boys Basketball Championship.
Richmond, Smith lead the way as No. 10 St. John's pounds DePaul 82-58
Kadary Richmond had 17 points and nine rebounds, Deivon Smith scored 18 and No. 10 St. John’s matched its highest Big East win total in 26 years, beating DePaul 82-58 on Wednesday night.
Kadary Richmond had 17 points and nine rebounds, Deivon Smith scored 18 and No. 10 St. John’s matched its highest Big East win total in 26 years, beating DePaul 82-58 on Wednesday night.



















