GREENVILLE, SC (WAND) -- Illinois’ last trip to the national title game was more than 20 years ago, but this March a return may be closer than ever. Read moreIllinois preparing for first round game against Penn

GREENVILLE, SC (WAND) -- Illinois men's basketball team opened up their NCAA Tournament experience with an open shoot around practice Wednesday afternoon before taking on Penn in the first round.  Read moreIllinois balancing having fun while taking care of business

GREENVILLE, SC (WAND) -- Illinois men's team enters the NCAA Tournament as the 3-seed and are preparing for 14-seed Penn in the first round Thursday. Read moreIllinois seniors enjoying every moment in one last ride in NCAA Tournament

GREENVILLE, SC (WAND) -- Illinois men's basketball kicked off their first day of the NCAA Tournament with an open practice before their first round game against Penn on Thursday.  Read moreMix of youth and experience key for Illinois to make run in NCAA Tournament

During Inside the Illini, our WAND Sports team breaks down everything you need to know as Illinois enters the tournaments. Read moreInside the Illini: 2026 NCAA Tournament special