Men's March Madness: Predictions, previews for Saturday's Elite Eight
ESPN's college basketball crew agrees on which teams will advance from Illinois vs. Iowa and Arizona vs. Purdue.
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UNC's Caleb Wilson out remainder of season after thumb surgery
North Carolina star freshman Caleb Wilson will miss the remainder of the season after breaking his right thumb during Thursday's practice, the school announced Friday.
Keaton Wagler leads Illinois to first Final Four in 21 years
Keaton Wagler scored 25 points in Illinois' 71-59 win over Iowa on Saturday, sending the program to the Final Four for the first time in 21 years.
Broken horn delays Iowa-Illinois Elite 8 game 11 minutes
The Elite Eight matchup between Illinois and Iowa on Saturday was delayed 11 minutes by a broken buzzer at the Toyota Center.
Arizona can end long Final Four drought today. Will it finally do it?
Arizona hasn't been to a Final Four since 2001, despite having plenty of talented teams and chances. It needs to beat Purdue today to get there.
In 39th coaching season, Tennessee's Rick Barnes is on the doorstep of long awaited Final Four return
Rick Barnes has made the Final Four in just one of his 38 seasons as a college coach. A win on Sunday over Michigan would send Barnes and the No. 6 seed Tennessee Volunteers to Indianapolis.
Illinois was Brad Underwood's dream job. Now, he has it in the Final Four
Brad Underwood said for years that Illinois basketball was his dream job. On Saturday, with a win against Iowa, he led the Illini to the Final Four
Duke vs UConn: 'Two of the biggest brands in college basketball going at it to make Final Four'
The Elite 8 will feature a rekindled rivalry between UConn and Duke, who engaged in three similarly high-stakes March Madness games in the 1990s.
Tight UConn-Michigan State finish in March Madness Sweet 16
Watch the full final three minutes of play in the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament.
Amid boos, Baylor's Nnaji debuts in loss at TCU
James Nnaji, the 7-foot center and 2023 NBA draft pick whose signing drew criticism from coaches across college basketball last month, debuted Saturday, scoring five points with four fouls in Baylor's 69-63 loss to TCU in the Big 12 opener for both teams.
Koa Peat scores 20 points to send Arizona to first Final Four in 25 years
Arizona star Koa Peat scored 20 points in the Wildcats' Elite Eight win over Purdue to help book a ticket to the program's first Final Four since 2001.
March Madness Elite Eight 2026: How To Watch Illinois Vs Iowa, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds
This article contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Restrictions may apply. © 2026 basketball.realgm.com The road to Indianapolis reaches its most intense crossroads this Saturday as the No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini face the No. 9 seed Iowa Hawkeyes at the Toyota Center in Houston. This 2026 NCAA Tournament South Regional Final features a rare all-conference clash with the highest possible stakes. I...