Fighting Illini Final Four Game has fans excited
For the first time since 2005, the fighting Illini mens basketball team is going to the final four.
Illinois is taking on UConn tomorrow night in Indy.
Bars in Chicago have been all booked up for tomorrow’s game since last week’s elite 8 win!
Fox 32’s Lauren Scafidi shows you how the Weather Mark Tavern is just one place getting ready for Saturday.
INDIANAPOLIS – And then, there were four.
Illinois basketball will play in its first Final Four game in 21 years. Standing in the way of the Illini and a spot in the national championship games is Dan Hurley’s powerhouse UConn team.
Tip off is just after 5 p.m.
Follow along with us for live updates from Indianapolis as Illinois plays UConn in the Final Four.
Illinois vs. UConn: Live scores and updates 3:35 P.M.: Illini are in the building
The fans entered Lucas Oil and are sprinting to their seats in the student section.
There’s going to be a hefty Illinois presence at the game tonight.
3:00 P.M.: Basketball Hall of Famers honored
Naperville native Candace Parker was honored as a member of the Naismith Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
She joined Proviso East alum and Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers, Chamique Holdsclaw, Mike D’Antoni, Amar’e Stoudmire, Joey Crawford and Mark Few.
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