For the first time in over 20 years, Illinois men's basketball is back in the Final Four and chasing a national championship. Before Illinois takes the floor inside Lucas Oil Stadium, our WAND Sports team shares what this year's team has accomplished and how they've done so, while also digging into a tradition and celebration that's only strengthened since the 2005 campaign.
Keaton Wagler against Iowa in the Elite Eight win on March 28, 2026.
Illinois hopes to keep its "Sweet" run going with a late night matchup against #2-seeded Houston Thursday night.
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