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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 13: Andrej Stojakovic #2 of the Illinois Fighting Illini dribbles up the court against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 13, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images
It’s that time of year again — Selection Sunday!
Despite Illinois’ less-than-stellar final month of regular season, the Fighting Illini will hear their name called Sunday night during the Selection Show.
Here’s what you need to know about the show:
- Time: 5 p.m. CT Sunday
- TV Channel: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+
Even though the Illini lost five times over the season’s final five weeks — with all of the losses coming to teams expected to be in the Field of 68 — FanDuel Sportsbook still thinks Illinois has what it takes to make a deep run.
FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the Illini with the sixth-shortest odds to reach the Final Four at +350. Big Ten champion Michigan has the shortest odds at -210, followed by Duke at -185.
Illinois’ Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal loss to Wisconsin on Friday likely sent Brad Underwood’s group down a seed line, so expect the Fighting Illini to hear their name as a No. 3 seed Sunday afternoon.
Much more reaction coming up after the bracket is announced.
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