Keaton Wagler scored 20 points and grabbed eight rebounds in Illinois’ Final Four loss, capping a breakout season for the Illini star. Wagler's NBA future now looms.

After Coach Brad Underwood led his Illinois team to the Final Four, he told the Illini Inquirer how much his family meant to him—talking about the moment, above, when he embraced his wife Susan and daughters Katie and Ashley after the victory.

Underwood has never been this deep in the Big Dance before, but he knows a few guys who have – and has since bended their ears

Illinois fans took advantage of its short drive to Indianapolis, packing out the Illini's Final Four practice on Friday, April 3.

Several other former K-State players and fans took to social media to congratulate Underwood for his Final Four berth. Jordan Henriquez wrote that he “couldn’t be any happier” that once overlooked Kansas City recruit Keaton Wagler was able to become a star point guard while playing for Underwood.

Brad Underwood doesn't want Illinois to have another 21-year Final Four drought, and if he wants to go back next season, portal retention will be key.

The Illinois season ended just one game shy of the National Championship as the Fighting Illini fell to UConn 71-62. In a game where it felt like Illinois just couldn't get anything going offensively, UConn head coach Dan Hurley just handed Brad Underwood ...