How Illinois reached Final Four for the 1st time since 2005
The Illini are making their first Final Four appearance since Dee Brown, Deron Williams and company advanced to the national championship game under coach Bruce Weber before falling to North Carolina. NCAA Tournament Road to the Final Four: How Illinois basketball got here for the 1st time since 2005 Read Story Related articles: Illinois' Jake Davis and Ben Humrichous — both Indiana natives — do little things right in run to Final Four From Illinois team manager to team player: Chicago native AJ Redd is living his Final Four dream © Copyright 2026 Chicago Tribune. All rights reserved. 1000 Albion Avenue | Schaumburg, IL 60193-4549 Unsubscribe