How an NIT Final Four berth isn't what Loyola basketball wanted, but could be what it needs
Loyola didn't get to the NCAA Tournament this season, but a berth in the NIT Final Four can act as a springboard for a team that wants to make the NCAA Tournament sooner rather than later.
Loyola didn't get to the NCAA Tournament this season, but a berth in the NIT Final Four can act as a springboard for a team that wants to make the NCAA Tournament sooner rather than later.
Loyola basketball advances to NIT Final Four for the first time since 1962 with win over Kent State
Loyola advanced to the semifinals of the NIT for the first time since the 1962 NIT.
Loyola advanced to the semifinals of the NIT for the first time since the 1962 NIT.
Loyola and Bradley basketball prepare for NIL quarterfinals with potential show down looming
Here's what to know about the Ramblers and Braves playing in the NIT quarterfinals.
Here's what to know about the Ramblers and Braves playing in the NIT quarterfinals.
Column: Illinois basketball's March Madness exit was as frustrating as its season
It's fair to look at both ends of spectrum. The players aren't shying away from it, like Tomislav Ivisic when he told me this was "A team that could, but didn't.”
It's fair to look at both ends of spectrum. The players aren't shying away from it, like Tomislav Ivisic when he told me this was "A team that could, but didn't.”
March Madness: Takeaways from Illinois basketball vs. Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament second round
Here are our takeaways from Sunday's tilt in Milwaukee where Illinois and Kentucky squared off for a berth in the Sweet Sixteen.
Here are our takeaways from Sunday's tilt in Milwaukee where Illinois and Kentucky squared off for a berth in the Sweet Sixteen.
Illinois faces tall task in matchup with No. 1 Texas and towering forwards Jones and Oldacre
llinois earned its first NCAA Tournament win in 25 years. Their reward is No. 1-seeded Texas.
llinois earned its first NCAA Tournament win in 25 years. Their reward is No. 1-seeded Texas.
March Madness: Hannah Hidalgo scores 21 as No. 3 seed Notre Dame routs Michigan 76-55 in 2nd round
Notre Dame held Michigan to a season-low 55 points as the Irish advanced to their fourth consecutive Sweet Sixteen.
Notre Dame held Michigan to a season-low 55 points as the Irish advanced to their fourth consecutive Sweet Sixteen.
Kentucky 84, Illinois 75: Final score and recap from March Madness
Follow along with us here for live updates as Illinois plays Kentucky for a right to go to the Sweet Sixteen.
Follow along with us here for live updates as Illinois plays Kentucky for a right to go to the Sweet Sixteen.
Column: JUCO, a charity exhibition and the March Madness' invisible string benefiting Illinois basketball
An invisible string was near tangible at Fiserv Forum. It could even help Illinois as it aims for consecutive Sweet Sixteen berths for the first time since the 2004 and 2005 seasons.
An invisible string was near tangible at Fiserv Forum. It could even help Illinois as it aims for consecutive Sweet Sixteen berths for the first time since the 2004 and 2005 seasons.
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.
Missing madness: NCAA Tournament first round bereft of buzzer-beaters and major upsets
The calendar says it's March. Most of the madness has been missing so far. With the first round of the NCAA Tournament complete, the bracket was bereft of the buzzer-beaters and major upsets.
The calendar says it's March. Most of the madness has been missing so far. With the first round of the NCAA Tournament complete, the bracket was bereft of the buzzer-beaters and major upsets.
How to watch Illinois basketball vs. Kentucky in March Madness: Game time, TV & live stream
Here's what to know about the Illini's game on Sunday against Kentucky, with the Sweet Sixteen on the line.
Here's what to know about the Illini's game on Sunday against Kentucky, with the Sweet Sixteen on the line.
March Madness: Will Riley shines as Illinois basketball stymies Xavier, moves on to play Kentucky
Here are our takeaways from Illinois' first-round tilt with Xavier in the NCAA Tournament.
Here are our takeaways from Illinois' first-round tilt with Xavier in the NCAA Tournament.
March Madness: How much has Illinois basketball grown? See it from redshirt guard Ty Rodgers' eyes
As a leader, Ty Rodgers helped the Illini to its feet at times. What he saw in Illinois' lowest moments was a team that would find its identity.
As a leader, Ty Rodgers helped the Illini to its feet at times. What he saw in Illinois' lowest moments was a team that would find its identity.
March Madness: What we learned Thursday as Illinois basketball prepares for Xavier
Here's what we learned from Illinois on Thursday before their first-round matchup against Xavier.
Here's what we learned from Illinois on Thursday before their first-round matchup against Xavier.