What went behind the NCAA Tournament expanding March Madness to 76 teams | ChicagoLIVE
One of the biggest college sports developments this year has been the NCAA Tournament expanding to 76 teams. FOX Chicago digital sports reporter Chris Kwiecinski explains what went into the expansion and what it means.
One of the biggest college sports developments this year has been the NCAA Tournament expanding to 76 teams. FOX Chicago digital sports reporter Chris Kwiecinski explains what went into the expansion and what it means.
March Madness will expand to 76 teams in 2027: Here's how the NCAA Tournament will work
The NCAA announced Thursday that it will expand its two March Madness tournaments by eight teams for a total of 76 teams each next season. Here's how it will work.
The NCAA announced Thursday that it will expand its two March Madness tournaments by eight teams for a total of 76 teams each next season. Here's how it will work.
Michigan’s portal-powered lineup delivers championship in new era: Telander
Michigan captures the national title with a roster built through the transfer portal, underscoring how money, movement and experience are redefining college basketball.
Michigan captures the national title with a roster built through the transfer portal, underscoring how money, movement and experience are redefining college basketball.
Why the Illini will return to the Final 4 soon | Chicago Sports Tonight
Kendall Gill joined Tina Nguyen in studio to recap the Illini's tough Final 4 loss to UCONN on Saturday. What caused the Illini's cold shooting? Also, Kendall reflects on what the Illini returning to prominence means for him and other Illini alumni. Plus, how quickly can Brad Underwood get this program back to the Final 4?
Kendall Gill joined Tina Nguyen in studio to recap the Illini's tough Final 4 loss to UCONN on Saturday. What caused the Illini's cold shooting? Also, Kendall reflects on what the Illini returning to prominence means for him and other Illini alumni. Plus, how quickly can Brad Underwood get this program back to the Final 4?
Why the Illini will return to the Final 4 soon | Chicago Sports Tonight
Kendall Gill joined Tina Nguyen in studio to recap the Illini's tough Final 4 loss to UCONN on Saturday. What caused the Illini's cold shooting? Also, Kendall reflects on what the Illini returning to prominence means for him and other Illini alumni. Plus, how quickly can Brad Underwood get this program back to the Final 4?
Kendall Gill joined Tina Nguyen in studio to recap the Illini's tough Final 4 loss to UCONN on Saturday. What caused the Illini's cold shooting? Also, Kendall reflects on what the Illini returning to prominence means for him and other Illini alumni. Plus, how quickly can Brad Underwood get this program back to the Final 4?
How should this Final Four Illini basketball team be remembered?
For the first time in 21 years, the Illini played in the Final Four. After a 71-62 loss to UConn, how should this Illinois team be remembered? Cassie Carlson, Tina Nguyen and Dane Placko weigh in as we heard from Brad Underwood, Keaton Wagler and more.
For the first time in 21 years, the Illini played in the Final Four. After a 71-62 loss to UConn, how should this Illinois team be remembered? Cassie Carlson, Tina Nguyen and Dane Placko weigh in as we heard from Brad Underwood, Keaton Wagler and more.
Emotional Brad Underwood talks the end of the Illini basketball season at the Final Four
It was a tough loss to take. Illinois lost to UConn 71-62 in the Final Four, and an emotional Brad Underwood navigated the end of a historic Illini basketball season.
It was a tough loss to take. Illinois lost to UConn 71-62 in the Final Four, and an emotional Brad Underwood navigated the end of a historic Illini basketball season.
How Illinois is weathering the perspective after Final Four loss
Perspective was tough to find in the Illinois basketball locker room. It will come one day, but the Illini were stuck trying to weather the sting of defeat while not forgetting how they made history.
Perspective was tough to find in the Illinois basketball locker room. It will come one day, but the Illini were stuck trying to weather the sting of defeat while not forgetting how they made history.
Illini basketball players reflect on the season and more after falling in the Final Four to UConn
Illinois basketball fell in the Final Four to UConn 71-62. Andrej Stojakovic, Kylan Boswell and David Mirkovic all reflected on the season and more after the game.
Illinois basketball fell in the Final Four to UConn 71-62. Andrej Stojakovic, Kylan Boswell and David Mirkovic all reflected on the season and more after the game.
Takeaways as the Illini basketball season ends in the Final Four
Illinois’ magical run ends in the Final Four at the hands of the Huskies. Here are our takeaways from the game.
Illinois’ magical run ends in the Final Four at the hands of the Huskies. Here are our takeaways from the game.
UConn 71, Illinois 62: Final score and recap from the Final Four
Follow along with us for live updates from Indianapolis as Illinois plays UConn in the Final Four.
Follow along with us for live updates from Indianapolis as Illinois plays UConn in the Final Four.
Final Four: How the Illini basketball defense evolved into a strength in March Madness
Illinois has arrived in its first Final Four in 21 years. The offense drives the vehicle, but defense has proven to be the oil that makes the engine work. Here's how that defense becamer a strength.
Illinois has arrived in its first Final Four in 21 years. The offense drives the vehicle, but defense has proven to be the oil that makes the engine work. Here's how that defense becamer a strength.
What we learned at the Final Four before Illinois basketball plays UConn
Here’s what we learned from the Final Four nearly 24 hours before the Illini played UConn for the right to play for a national title.
Here’s what we learned from the Final Four nearly 24 hours before the Illini played UConn for the right to play for a national title.
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.
What this Final 4 run means to Illini nation | Fox Chicago Sports
Former Illini forward Roger Powell joined Tina in studio for Chicago Sports Tonight. Powell took a trip down memory lane as a member of the legendary 2005 Illini team and explained what this year's Final 4 run means to Illini nation.
Former Illini forward Roger Powell joined Tina in studio for Chicago Sports Tonight. Powell took a trip down memory lane as a member of the legendary 2005 Illini team and explained what this year's Final 4 run means to Illini nation.
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.
Champaign Toast - Why the Illini can cut down the nets in Indianapolis | Chicago Sports Tonight
Former Illini great Kendall Gill joined Tina in studio to preview the Illinois/UCONN Final 4 matchup on Saturday. Kendall explains why he believes the Illini are the favorites to advance to the National Title game, whether this is Brad Underwood's most talented roster and as a former Illini, what this Final 4 run has meant to him.
Former Illini great Kendall Gill joined Tina in studio to preview the Illinois/UCONN Final 4 matchup on Saturday. Kendall explains why he believes the Illini are the favorites to advance to the National Title game, whether this is Brad Underwood's most talented roster and as a former Illini, what this Final 4 run has meant to him.