According to the NCAA, the 16 games played Thursday were the most-watched games of any opening day in tournament history. The ...

Will Riley had 22 points, Kasparas Jakucionis finished one rebound shy of a triple-double and Illinois was perfect from the ...

Illinois men's basketball team defeats Xavier in NCAA opener, advancing to face Kentucky for a Sweet Sixteen spot.

RALEIGH, N.C. — First-team All-American Walter Clayton Jr. scored 23 points and Florida defeated Norfolk State, ensuring all ...

Typically, a No. 11-seed losing to a No. 6-seed isn't an unusual thing to see in the NCAA Tournament. However, on Friday, No. 11-seed Xavier's 86-73 loss to No. 6-seed Illinois marked an incredibly ...

Canada’s Will Riley had Illinois and Kentucky on his list of finalists when it came time to make a college decision last ...

Hillsboro advances to Saturday’s final with a record of 33-5 while Bradley’s outstanding season ends at 25-9. It’s been a while since the Bears played at the Bluecross State Championships, the last ...

The Xavier Musketeers were not able to make March magic happen twice, as their 2024/25 season came to a close in a 86-73 loss ...

Julian Reese scored a team-high 18 points and Maryland crushed Grand Canyon to set up a second-round matchup against Colorado ...

The first round of the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament continues Friday as teams vie to be the best in college ...

Wherever the floor is now in terms of expectations, this season’s Illini definitely haven't risen above it. Going backward isn’t an option.