Illinois Fighting Illini
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Dusty May said he expects star forward Yaxel Lendeborg to play against UConn in the national title game. May said that Lendeborg had an MRI after hurting his knee and ankle against Illinois. He said the decision will be up to Lendeborg and the Michigan medical staff. "I’m sure he’ll give it a go tomorrow," May said.
May added: "He played the second half like a 38-year old at the YMCA. A really good 38-year old at the YMCA."
Medcalf: Underwood, Illinois had successful season
Myron Medcalf explains why Brad Underwood Illinois are set up for success despite their Final Four loss to UConn.
How Michigan, UConn won Saturday's Final Four -- and keys to Monday's title game
ESPN's college basketball crew breaks down what they saw in Indianapolis -- and what could decide the championship.
What's next for Arizona, Illinois after Final Four: Recruits, transfer portal, more
Here's how next season is taking shape for every team that lost in the final rounds of the NCAA tournament.
Illinois rues missed shots after another Final Four loss
Illinois added another hard-luck loss in the Final Four, as an uncharacteristic performance from its offense sunk its hopes vs. UConn.
UConn tops Illinois to advance to 3rd title game in 4 years
UConn defeated Illinois in the Final Four to advance to its third national championship game in the past four years.
UConn and Hurley muscle their way to 3rd national title game in 4 seasons, beating Illinois 71-62
— Dan Hurley had UConn ready for another Final Four fight night. Once again, his Huskies scored a knockout.
Your men's Final Four guide: Illinois-UConn, Arizona-Michigan (with predictions!)
We run through every team's keys to advancing to the championship game -- and their potential fatal flaws.
ESPN talent predict men's Final Four winners, national champion
We surveyed 44 reporters and analysts, and there is one clear favorite to cut down the nets in Indianapolis.
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Big Ten Standings
| TEAM | W | L | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 87.8 | - | 3 | 36 |
| Nebraska | 77.0 | 6 | 7 | 28 |
| Michigan State | 78.8 | 7 | 8 | 27 |
| Illinois | 83.2 | 7 | 9 | 28 |
| Wisconsin | 83.0 | 10 | 11 | 24 |
| Purdue | 81.6 | 6 | 9 | 30 |
| UCLA | 77.1 | 10.5 | 12 | 24 |
| Ohio State | 79.3 | 12.5 | 13 | 21 |
| Iowa | 74.5 | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| Indiana | 78.2 | 14.5 | 14 | 18 |
| Minnesota | 69.4 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
| USC | 78.6 | 14.5 | 14 | 18 |
| Washington | 77.1 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Rutgers | 70.5 | 19.5 | 20 | 14 |
| Northwestern | 73.1 | 18.5 | 19 | 15 |
| Oregon | 70.8 | 20.5 | 20 | 12 |
| Maryland | 69.7 | 21 | 21 | 12 |
| Penn State | 73.7 | 20.5 | 20 | 12 |
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