Illinois' once-in-a-generation Final Four run
By Justin Kaufmann
Published on April 2, 2026.
The Illinois basketball team is set to play against UConn in the Final Four, a rare occurrence for a Chicago-area college team. The game will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium, where fans are expected to watch 70,000 spectators. The team's success has been largely attributed to roster turnover and international recruiting, with standout player Keaton Wagler emerging as a breakout star. A win would send the team to the national championship game on Monday.
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