| Source | Chicago Sun-Times |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | April 2, 2026, 3 p.m. |
| Last Updated | April 2, 2026, 3 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://chicago.suntimes.com/sports-media/2026/04/02/illinois-fighting-illini-deon-thomas-bruce-pearl-iowa-cbs-sports-jimmy-collins-lou-henson-tennessee-auburn-miami-ohio-ncaa-tournament-final-four |
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For Illini fans of a certain age, the men’s basketball team’s delightful run to
the Final Four has had a tinge of irritation.
During ...