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Illinois forward David Mirković bites his jersey as the buzzer sounds on a 91-88 overtime loss to Wisconsin in a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Can Illinois make a deep NCAA Tournament run? 4 potential pitfalls to avoid to prevent another early exit.

March 15, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Illinois has lost five of its last nine and has some clear issues. Can the talented Illini fix them and make a deep NCAA Tournament run?

Illinois guard Keaton Wagler (23) and forward David Mirković head to the locker room after a 91-88 overtime loss to Wisconsin in the Big Ten Tournament on March 13, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Illinois lets big lead slip away in 91-88 OT loss to Wisconsin in Big Ten Tournament: ‘We just lost focus’

March 13, 2026 at 7:19 p.m.

Wisconsin overcame a 15-point second-half deficit to eliminate Illinois and advance to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals against Michigan.

Illinois forward David Mirković drives toward the basket in the second half against Michigan on Feb. 27, 2026, at the State Farm Center in Champaign. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

David Mirković — Illinois’ other breakout freshman — brings a fiery personality and a high basketball IQ

March 13, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

If Keaton Wagler is ice, then David Mirković — Illinois’ other breakout freshman — is fire.

Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli (2) is emotional as he leaves the court to shake hands with coach Chris Collins late in the second half against Purdue during the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday, March, 12, 2026, at the United Center. (Josh Boland/baiduhai)

Big Ten Tournament run for Northwestern and Nick Martinelli comes to emotional end: ‘It’s been such a great ride’

March 12, 2026 at 9:49 p.m.

Purdue topped Northwestern 81-68 in the third round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday, marking an end to Nick Martinelli's Wildcats career.

DePaul guard CJ Gunn passes the ball against Seton Hall on Jan. 24, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Big East Tournament preview: DePaul earns its highest seed and looks to keep moving in ‘positive direction’

March 11, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

DePaul earned the program's highest seed in the Big East Tournament and will face 11th-seeded Georgetown on Wednesday.

Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli reaches out for the ball on a pass into the paint in the second half of a Big Ten Tournament First Round game against Penn State at the United Center in Chicago on March 10, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Nick Martinelli, feeling ‘senior urgency,’ drives Northwestern to 76-66 win in Big Ten Tournament opener

March 11, 2026 at 12:23 p.m.

Two-time Big Ten scoring leader Nick Martinelli had 24 points for Northwestern in the win over Penn State on Tuesday.

Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) smiles and celebrates with his teammates as head coach Dusty May is interviewed following a win over UCLA in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)

Big Ten Tournament preview: Illinois needs a March mindset — and rebuilt Michigan looks to repeat

March 10, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Michigan coach Dusty May built the Big Ten Tournament's No. 1 seeded-team with a lineup filled with the nation's top transfer talent.

Illinois guard Kylan Boswell takes a shot over Maryland guard Andre Mills during the first half on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

Big Ten Tournament: No. 4 seed Illinois has a triple bye, while No. 15 Northwestern opens Tuesday

March 8, 2026 at 7:10 p.m.

Michigan, Nebraska, Michigan State and Illinois received the top four seeds in the Big Ten men’s basketball tournament.

Northwestern field hockey midfielder Greta Hinke, from left, fullback Maja Zivojnovic and goalkeeper Juliana Boon celebrate with the Big Ten and NCAA championship trophies during a men’s basketball game against Oregon on Feb. 28, 2026, at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston. (Josh Boland/baiduhai)

What has led to Northwestern’s success in women’s sports the last 20 years? ‘Winning can be contagious.’

March 8, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

When it comes to women’s sports, Northwestern has had a special run over the last 20 years, including five NCAA team championships in the last five years.

Northern Illinois coach Rashon Burno looks on during a game against Miami (Ohio) on Jan. 31, 2026, in Oxford, Ohio. (Jeff Dean/AP)

Northern Illinois opens search for new men’s basketball coach after Rashon Burno resigns

March 7, 2026 at 7:10 p.m.

Northern Illinois has hired a consulting firm to help hire a new men's basketball coach before the Huskies move to the Horizon League in the fall.

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