WATCH: Illini travel to Indiana for the Final Four against UConn
A blog of videos from Illinois Student Newsroom members Elissa Eaton and Cooper O’Kelly.
Tag: NCAA
Illini look to advance to NCAA National Championship for the first time in 21 years
The Fighting Illini men’s basketball team takes on UConn this weekend for the NCAA Final Four National Semifinals. IPM’s Steve Morck and Kimberly Schofield talk about the team’s success this season.
Illinois beats Colorado for 1st round win as youngest team in women’s NCAA Tournament
Cearah Parchment scored 21 points as seventh-seeded Illinois beat No. 10 seed Colorado 66-57 on Saturday night in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament. The Fighting Illini are the youngest team in this tournament after replacing four starters.
No. 23 Illinois leans on talented freshman class that can be a force when healthy
Illinois coach Brad Underwood decided to go young this season in replacing the experienced team he took to the Elite Eight last season after winning the Big Ten Tournament title.
Dosunmu Leaving Illinois; Entering NBA Draft
URBANA – University of Illinois standout basketball player Ayo Dosunmu is headed for the NBA Draft. The junior made the announcement on ESPN today. This spring, Dosunmu lead the Illini to the Big Ten Conference tournament title and number one seed in the NCAA Tournament. The NBA draft will take place July 29.
News Around Illinois – April 17, 2020
Tests Prioritized As Virus Deaths In Illinois Pass 1,000 CHICAGO — Illinois has reported the deadliest 24 hours so far in the state and officials say new supplies would allow for more testing, which is essential for stopping the spread of the virus. Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday said 125 people had died in the