Illinois March Madness results: Selection Sunday bracket predictions for Big Ten champion
The Illinois Fighting Illini won the Big-10 crown defeating the Wisconsin Badgers 93-87 and earned a No. 3 seed in the NCAA tournament.
The Illini took home their second conference championship in the decade on the back of Terrence Shannon Jr's. 34-point performance supported by Marcus Domask's 26 points.
"That duo has carried us all year," Illini head coach Brad Underwood said on the CBS Sports broadcast.
The Illini will enter the tournament as the No. 3 seed in the East and will face Morehead State in Omaha on Thursday.
The Illini have the wind at their back after a conference tournament record 40-point, turnover free performance from Terrence Shannon Jr. to propel them to the comeback over Nebraska and into the Big-10’s big game.
It’s time for the madness so join us across the USA TODAY Network in filling out your brackets and follow the Illini's journey with Peoria Journal Star.
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Illinois Illini seeding and opponent
The Illini will enter the tournament as the No. 3 seed in the East and will face Morehead State in Omaha on Thursday.
March Madness 2024: West Region
No. 1 North Carolina v No. 16 Howard/Wagner
No. 8 Mississippi State v No. 9 Mich State
No. 5 Saint Mary's v No. 12 Grand Canyon
No. 4 Alabama v No. 13 Charleston
No. 6 Clemson v No. 11 New Mexico
No. 3 Baylor v No. 14 Colgate
No. 2 Arizona v No. 15 Long Beach State
March Madness 2024 brackets: Midwest Region
No. 8 Utah State v No. 9 TCU
No. 5 Gonzaga v No. 12 McNeese
No. 4 Kansas v No. 13 Samford
No. 6 South Carolina v No. 11 Oregon
No. 3 Creighton v No. 14 Akron
No. 7 Texas v No. 10 Virginia/Colorado State
No. 2 Tennessee v No. 15 St. Peters
March Madness 2024 brackets: South Region
No. 1 Houston v No. 16 Longwood
No. 8 Nebraska v No. 9 Texas A&M
No. 5 Wisconsin v No. 12 James Madison
No. 4 Duke v No. 13 Vermont
No. 6 Texas Tech v No. 11 NC State
No. 7 Florida v No. 10 Boise State/Colorado
No. 2 Marquette v No. 15 West Kentucky
March Madness 2024 brackets: East Region
No. 1 UConn v No. 16 Stetson
No. 8 Fla Atlantic v No. 9 Northwestern
No. 5 San Diego State v No. 12 UAB
No. 4 Auburn v No. 13 Yale
No. 6 BYU v No. 11 Duquesne
No. 3 Illinois v No. 14 Morehead State
No. 7 Washington State v No. 10 Drake
No. 2 Iowa State v No. 15 South Dakota
Big-10 Championship Game: Illini on top
The Illinois Fighinting Illini won the Big-10 crown defeating the Wisconsin Badgers 93-87.
The Illini took home their second conference championship in the decade on the back of Terrence Shannon Jr's. 34-point performance supported by Marcus Domask's 26 points.
"That duo has carried us all year," Illini head coach Brad Underwood said on the CBS Sports broadcast.
When is Selection Sunday?
Selection Sunday is today! (I mean it's kind-of in the name here friends) The Selection Sunday show will tip-off on CBS and Paramount+ at 4 p.m. CT.
How to watch: Catch March Madness action with a Paramount+ subscription
Where do the Illini stand heading into Selection Sunday?
Well, the Illini technically aren't standing at the moment as they are currently on the stage for the Big-10 championship game against Wisconsin.
While the championship and the automatic berth would be a feather in the cap for the season, the Illini very likely won't need it to get into the dance as most experts have them as either a No. 3 or No. 4 seed.
When does March Madness start?
March Madness starts with the First Four on March 19.
Big Ten Championship score, updates: Wisconsin vs. Illinois
Illinois Illini 41-40 5. Wisconsin Badgers
The Illini nabbed the lead just ahead of the halftime buzzer. A three pointer from Terrence Shannon Jr. nudged Illinois ahead and gave him his team-leading 15th point. Wisconsin has found most of its scoring through AJ Storr who has a game-leading 16 points along with four rebounds.
Leading Scorers
Illini: Terrence Shannon Jr. 15 PT/4-8 FG/2-3 3PT/5-6 FT
Badgers: AJ Storr 16 PT/5-12 FG/2-5 3PT/4-4 FT
Illinois Illini basketball roster
0 | G | 6-6 | 5th | Chicago, Ill. / IMG Academy (Fla.) | |
1 | G | 6-4 | So. | Canton, Ohio / St. Vincent-St. Mary | |
2 | G | 6-1 | Fr. | Lafayette, Ind. / Word of God Christian Academy (N.C.) | |
3 | G/F | 6-6 | Gr. | Waupun, Wis. / Waupun | |
4 | G | 6-4 | Gr. | Chicago, Ill. / Curie | |
5 | G | 6-3 | So. | Chicago, Ill. / St. Ignatius | |
10 | G/F | 6-7 | Jr. | Fort Wayne, Ind. / Homestead | |
11 | G | 6-1 | R-Fr. | Bologna, Italy / DME Academy (Fla.) | |
13 | G/F | 6-8 | Gr. | Montreal, Quebec / Thetford Academy | |
20 | G/F | 6-6 | So. | Saginaw, Mich. / Thornton Township (Ill.) | |
22 | G | 6-2 | Jr. | Mount Vernon, Iowa / Mount Vernon | |
25 | G | 6-2 | Sr. | Chicago, Ill. / IMG Academy (Fla.) | |
33 | F | 6-10 | Sr. | Sacramento, Calif. / Prolific Prep | |
35 | F | 6-8 | Fr. | Silver Spring, Md. / Mount Saint Joseph | |
42 | F/C | 6-9 | R-Jr. | Brooklyn Park, Minn. / Park Center |
USA TODAY'S March Madness bracket predictions
What is KenPom?
KenPom is an efficiency rating system created by college basketball writer Ken Pomeroy. The system uses 10 advanced statistics in a proprietary algorithm to understand and predict potential match-ups.
Where do the other experts think the Illini will be seeded?
Andy Katz, NCAA bracketologist: South No. 4 seed (prediction made before conference tournament)
Jerry Palm, CBS Sports: South No. 3 seed
Joe Lunardi, ESPN: South No. 3 seed
Bill Bender, The Sporting News: No. 4 seed (prediction made before conference championship game)
When is the First Four?
The First Four is slated to be played on March 19 and 20 in Dayton, Ohio.
Currently both ESPN and CBS bracketologist have the following teams playing in the First Four round:
Michigan State
Grambling
Howard
Wagner
Montana State
CBS has Dayton, St. Johns and Texas A&M in the First Four whereas ESPN has Oklahoma, TCU and Colorado in.
How can I watch March Madness?
All games will be broadcast on CBS, TBS, TNT and TruTV. Here are additional streaming options to watch all the action on your devices.
Stream through Paramount+
Stream through HULU with Live TV
Stream through DirecTV Stream
Hat tip Elizabeth Flores
What is the Illini’s record?
The Illini finish the season with a 26-8.
Where are the March Madness locations
First weekend
Round | Dates | Venue | City |
First Four | March 19-20 | UD Arena | Dayton, Ohio |
First/Second | March 19-20 | UD Arena | Dayton, Ohio |
First/Second | March 22 -24 | Barclays Center | Brooklyn. N.Y. |
First/Second | March 21 - 23 | Spectrum Center | Charlotte, N.C. |
First/Second | March 22 - 24 | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | |
First/Second | March 21 - 23 | CHI Health Center | Omaha, Neb. |
First/Second | March 21 -23 | PPG Paints Arena | |
First/Second | March 21 - 23 | Delta Center | Salt Lake City |
First/Second | March 22 - 24 | Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena | Spokane, Wash. |
First/Second | March 22 - 24 | FedExForum | Memphis, Tenn. |
Second weekend
East Regional | March 28 - 30 | TD Garden | Boston |
East Regional | March 28 - 30 | TD Garden | Boston |
South Regional | March 29 -31 | American Airlines Center | |
Midwest Regional | March 29 - 31 | Little Caesars Arena | |
West Regional | March 28 - 30 | Crypto.com Arena | Los Angeles |
Final Four
Final Four | Saturday, April 6 | State Farm Stadium | Glendale, Arizona |
NCAA championship game
NCAA championship game | Monday, April 8 | State Farm Stadium | Glendale, Arizona |
Hat tip Elizabeth Flores
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