Takeaways as the Illini basketball season ends in the Final Four

Illinois’ magical run ends in the Final Four at the hands of the Huskies. Here are our takeaways from the game.

Illinois Final Four appearances: Looking at deepest March Madness runs by Illini

How many Final Fours does Illinois basketball have? A look at the March Madness history for the Fighting Illini:

Illinois Fighting Illini vs. UConn Huskies odds, picks and predictions

The Illinois Fighting Illini meet the UConn Huskies Saturday in a Men's National Semifinal in Indianapolis, Indiana.Tip-off is set for 6:09 p.m. ET.

Final Four: How the Illini basketball defense evolved into a strength in March Madness

Illinois has arrived in its first Final Four in 21 years. The offense drives the vehicle, but defense has proven to be the oil that makes the engine work. Here's how that defense becamer a strength.
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The Jim Bob Show shares crazy superstitions, fighting coaches and why it may be the Fighting Illini’s Final Four!

Nostra-Jim-Bobus ready to pick and predict all the tournament action! – all photos EBY Jim Bob Morris joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio to share excitement around the Final Four. Hear as Jim Bob
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Emotional Illini team grateful for community & brotherhood following Final Four loss

At the start of each season, Illinois men's basketball has high expectations. The lofty goal of reaching a national championship, and winning, is the bar for the program from the moment the team takes the floor inside the State Farm Center for the first time.

‘It’s hard when it ends’: Keaton Wagler, Illini fall to UConn

The horn sounded, signaling UConn’s return to the national championship game for the third time in four seasons. And freshman Braylon Mullins raised his arms in triumph, a huge smile on his face as he trotted over to join his celebrating Huskies teammates.