How the Illinois Fighting Illini became a Final Four contender

Posted Feb 17, 2021
Illinois, ranked No. 5 in the country, has won six basketball games in a row and is making a strong push to earn a 1-seed on Selection Sunday. But a year ago at this time, the Fighting Illini were mired in a four-game losing streak and hadn't hit the 70-point mark in six straight games. Now, they're one of the nation's most explosive offensive teams. (ESPN.com)

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