What you need to know as Illinois appears at NCAA Final Four for the first time in 21 years
Left: University of Illinois students celebrating on March 28. Right: Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic (13) and guards Andrej Stojakovic (2) and Keaton Wagler (23) celebrate after defeating Houston in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament Friday, March 27, 2026, in Houston. Reginald Hardwick/IPM News and AP Photo/Ashley Landis
On April 4, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Men's Basketball team will compete in the Final Four. The last time the Illini advanced to the Final Four was in 2005. They'll play the UConn Huskies. Today, we previewed the game and talked about this year's players, coaches and the spirit in central Illinois.
Guests:
Kurtis Allen
Host, “The Drive” on ESPN 93.5
David Pollak
Photographer and Cinematographer, David J. Pollak Photography | Cinematography
Mazie Gierat
Anchor and Producer, Illini Sports Night
Student U Broadcaster, B1G+
