Here are the answers to your most pressing questions, like, "Which program would win if March Madness were determined by ...

In the South Loop, Illini fans took over Weather Mark Tavern, where the drinks were flowing and a sea of orange and blue ...

The NCAA tournament is full of the usual suspects like Michigan State and Duke, but every year there are new mascots, school colors and fight songs to learn, too. If you are filling out a bracket ...

"Our guys fought, our guys competed, our guys played hard. We couldn't get a stop and the turnovers were the difference." ...

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I figured people would assume as time passed. Leonard, a native of Robinson, Illinois, who played two seasons for the Illini, led the Big Ten in blocks (1.9 per game) as a sophomore in 2011-12 ...

Related links: Guide to every team | How to play | Printable bracket Conference: Big Ten | Enrollment: 40,000+ Mascot: Joe Bruin | Fight song: "Mighty Bruins" Official color(s): Joe and Josie ...

The No. 6-seeded Fighting Illini can now sharpen their focus on their NCAA Tournament opener, knowing whom they'll face in the first round. On Friday night, they will take on a gritty and grizzled ...

But in the post-game press conference, his mood turned when he was asked about an official's call and the aftermath of the play. With 13:51 on the clock in the second half, the Illini were ...