Great college basketball teams often see their dreams denied in the volatile environment that is March Madness.

On March 26, 2005, the Illinois basketball team etched its name into NCAA tournament lore with a breathtaking 90-89 overtime victory over the Arizona Wildcats i ...

Seven teams that won it all since 2000 do not appear — meaning seven others that fell short of winning a national title made ...

Here is a list of the players from Illinois who have been part of a team to win the NBA Finals championship series.

It is tough to win at the college level, and for the Illinois basketball program, succeeding without a suitable big man makes things nearly impossible. Entering ...