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The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

Duke, UConn Will Meet Again: Five Classic College Basketball Games That Spawned Quick Rematches

Fans of the Blue Devils and Huskies won’t have to wait long for another battle.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 30

Men’s College Hoops Way-Too-Early Top 25: Projected Starting Lineups After Portal Chaos

Between transfer splashes and NBA draft decisions, here’s how the top contenders stack up heading into next season.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 27

2026 NFL Draft Grades: Analysis of Every Team’s Picks

A closer look at which teams drafted best and which teams still have work to do this offseason.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 25

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Aggressive Coaches and Ballooning Budgets: Winners and Losers of Men’s College Basketball Transfer Portal

Blockbusters, flops and disorderly sleep schedules? Here are the winners and losers of the men's college basketball transfer portal.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 23

Braylon Mullins, Hero of UConn’s Run to National Final, Will Return to Huskies

The program icon isn’t going anywhere.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 18

Sources: Andrej Stojakovic Will Return to Illinois

Illinois will now have five of its top eight scorers back in the fold next season from last year's Final Four team.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 17

2026 NFL Draft QB Rankings: Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson and Not Much Else

There are intriguing developmental options and a few seasoned passers, but beyond the top two prospects, they likely won’t feature any additional picks in the first two rounds.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 16

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Men’s College Basketball Way-Too-Early Top 25 Rankings: Post 2026 Title Game

After cutting down the nets in Indianapolis, Michigan will be in good shape to start the 2026–27 season with UConn not far behind.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 7

The Loyalists: Alex Karaban and Will Tschetter, Rare One-School Seniors, Face Off in UConn-Michigan Title Clash

In a sport defined by movement, two program lifers bring continuity, trust and staying power to the championship stage.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 6

Breaking Down the Matchups That Will Crown a Men’s Hoops Champion: Michigan vs. UConn

The Wolverines’ overwhelming size meets the Huskies’ relentless system in a national title game defined by contrasts.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 5

Indiana’s Basketball Misery on Full Display in Men’s National Title Game

What if IU had hired Dusty May? Would Braylon Mullins be playing at home? Instead, they’re leading Michigan and UConn for a title.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 5

UConn Guard Solo Ball in Walking Boot After Final Four Injury: How It Impacts Huskies vs. Michigan

Ball is banged up after UConn’s Final Four win over Illinois, with just one day until the national championship game against the Wolverines.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 5

Ranking Every Men’s College Basketball National Championship Game of the Past 25 Years

UConn and Michigan will add their names to the history books on Monday, but how does this matchup stack up against the rest of the century?

Sports Illustrated · Apr 5

Aussie makes March Madness final, compatriot misses out

Boomer Jacob Furphy and the University of Connecticut have sealed their spot in the US college basketball championship game, but another Australian missed out.

AAP · Apr 5

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Sports Illustrated · Apr 5

Michigan Looks Unstoppable Barreling Into Men’s Hoops Title Game Against UConn

The Wolverines turned a clash of No. 1 seeds into a rout, continuing a dominant tournament run that now meets the sport’s reigning powerhouse.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 5

UConn Embraces Underdog Role as March Madness Machine Rolls Into Title Game

The Huskies’ relentless culture, battle-tested roster and Dan Hurley’s intensity have them one win from a third title in four years.

The Independent UK · Apr 5

Michigan overpowers Arizona and reaches national title game with 91-73 win

Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the ’Cats all night long, turning the Final Four meeting billed as the Game of the Year into a 91-73 Wolverines highlight reel

Sports Illustrated · Apr 5

Dan Hurley Thought Fans Might Be Booing Him For Headbutting Braylon Mullins

Dan Hurley headbutted Braylon Mullins after beating Illinois in the Final Four.

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The Independent UK · Apr 5

UConn reaches 3rd national title game in 4 seasons, beating Illinois 71-62 behind Mullins and Reed

UConn got another critical 3-pointer from Braylon Mullins and coach Dan Hurley’s Huskies are heading back to the national title game, beating Illinois 71-62 in the Final Four on Saturday night as they seek their third championship in four seasons

Sports Illustrated · Apr 4

Michigan Advances to Face UConn in Men’s National Championship Game After Routing Arizona

A huge showing by the Wolverines in a battle of No. 1 seeds gives the Big Ten an opportunity to end its long men’s college basketball title drought.

AAP · Apr 3

Boomer and Aussie NBA prospect aiming to make history

Anthony Dell'Orso and Jacob Furphy are one win away from writing themselves into Australian basketball folklore ahead of their 'March Madness' semi-finals.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 3

SI:AM | One Thing to Know About Each Final Four Game

These matchups, stats and tendencies could decide who advances to the national championship.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 2

Ranking All 20 Starters Heading Into the Men’s Final Four

Which starting-caliber player is the best in the men's Final Four? From Yaxel Lendeborg to Jake Davis, we ranked them 1-20.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 1

Dan Hurley Loved His Wife’s Savvy Move Preventing UConn From Costly Technical Foul vs. Duke

The Huskies coach opened up about the chaotic ending of UConn’s Elite Eight win over Duke.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 1

March Madness Expert Predictions for the 2026 Men’s Final Four

Sports Illustrated writers make their Final Four picks and crown their national champion after a thrilling NCAA men’s tournament.

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