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How to Watch | Illinois shooting for revenge in Final Four matchup vs. UConn
Sports

How to Watch | Illinois shooting for revenge in Final Four matchup vs. UConn

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Apr 4, 2026

It's all led to this: Illinois makes its long-awaited return to the Final Four in Indianapolis against the UConn Huskies. 

Final Four stage a new arena for this Illini team, Brad Underwood
Illini

Final Four stage a new arena for this Illini team, Brad Underwood

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Apr 1, 2026

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.

Springfield bakery adds two new drinks in celebration of Illini making Final Four
Community

Springfield bakery adds two new drinks in celebration of Illini making Final Four

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Apr 1, 2026

Hae's Bakery and Coffee Shop in Springfield has introduced two themed drinks to celebrate the Illini's run to the Final Four. 

Illini legend Dee Brown talks Final Four memories
Illini

Illini legend Dee Brown talks Final Four memories

  • Ben Machi
  • Updated Apr 1, 2026

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.

Brad Underwood speaks ahead of the Final Four
Illini
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Brad Underwood speaks ahead of the Final Four

  • Ben Machi
  • Updated Apr 1, 2026

Illinois Head Basketball Coach Brad Underwood spoke with the media ahead of his team's trip to Indianapolis for the Final Four.

'You're just trying to win': Illini legend Roger Powell remembers historic 2005 season
Illini
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'You're just trying to win': Illini legend Roger Powell remembers historic 2005 season

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Mar 30, 2026

Powell is currently the head coach at Valparaiso, and said it's been awesome to watch the Illini this season.

Merch Madness insanity taking over C-U with Final Four clothing and merch
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Merch Madness insanity taking over C-U with Final Four clothing and merch

  • Carlee Bronkema
  • Updated Mar 30, 2026

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.

Local bars get prepared for Illini's Elite Eight game
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Local bars get prepared for Illini's Elite Eight game

  • Hannah Flayhan
  • Updated Mar 30, 2026

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — With the Illini up for a spot in the Final Four, bars across Champaign-Urbana are getting prepared.

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How to Watch | Illinois needs 'Elite' game to get past Big Ten rival Iowa
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How to Watch | Illinois needs 'Elite' game to get past Big Ten rival Iowa

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Mar 28, 2026

Illinois is one win away from their first Final Four appearance in 20 years, but they must get past Big Ten rival Iowa to get there. 

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How to Watch | Illinois looking to extend 'Sweet' run with win over Houston
Sports
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How to Watch | Illinois looking to extend 'Sweet' run with win over Houston

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Mar 26, 2026

Illinois hopes to keep its "Sweet" run going with a late night matchup against #2-seeded Houston Thursday night. 

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