Given the program hasn't been to the Final Four since 2005, no one on the team has experienced it before, including Head Coach Brad Underwood.
With the Illini heading to the Final Four, there will be many fan events to attend around Indianapolis this weekend!
Hae's Bakery and Coffee Shop in Springfield has introduced two themed drinks to celebrate the Illini's run to the Final Four.
Illinois basketball legend Dee Brown spoke to the media Tuesday afternoon about his memories of the 2005 Final Four, the last time the Illini had a chance to win the national championship.
Illinois Head Basketball Coach Brad Underwood spoke with the media ahead of his team's trip to Indianapolis for the Final Four.
Powell is currently the head coach at Valparaiso, and said it's been awesome to watch the Illini this season.
As soon as the clock hit triple zeroes on Saturday, the team at Campus Ink and the NIL Store fired up their machines and got t-shirts and other merchandise printed.
Celebrations continued Sunday as the Fighting Illini men's basketball team returned home from their Elite Eight win over Iowa.
From Houston to Champaign, Illini fans were partying like it's 2005 after Illinois secured their first Final Four appearance in 21 years with a win over Iowa Saturday.
Connecticut players celebrate after the men's national championship college basketball game against San Diego State in the NCAA Tournament on …