It’s the Illinois Fighting Illini vs the UConn Huskies in March Madness’ Elite Eight bracket. Here’s our prediction, game pick for 2024 NCAA Tournament game.
BOSTON — They shot free throws like they were wearing blindfolds, and were forced to play without star Terrence Shannon Jr. for several key minutes during crunch time. Whenever the Illinois men’s basketball team began to pull away, Iowa State crept back in. For anxiety-ridden Illini fans, it looked like a heartbreak in progress. But somehow, someway, the third-seeded Illini managed to fend off ...
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and Krysten Peek analyze the Fighting Illini's Sweet 16 victory over the Cyclones, focusing on how Terrence Shannon Jr. changed the course of the game for Illinois.
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