Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) celebrates during the first half against the Kentucky Wildcats in round two of the NCAA tournament at Fiserv Forum Sunday March 23, 2025, in Milwaukee.

Illinois vs. Kentucky: NCAA ends are too sudden — and the Illini want no part of it ... a 7-1 center, has a chance to put himself more prominently on the map in this tournament.

After falling behind by 12, Illinois only trailed 35-32 when Kentucky's Trent Noah drew a foul on Jake Davis while attempting a 3-pointer with 1.5 seconds left in the first half.

Kentucky and Illinois play similar styles of basketball, but if the Wildcats are hitting their shots, they will win this game and make it to the Sweet 16. Published Mar 22, 2025.

Illinois in Kentucky's path as Big Blue seeks first Sweet 16 appearance of 2020s Fiserv Forum will be a zoo when the ball goes up at 4:15 p.m. Sunday (CBS 2), with fans of both teams out in force.

It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with an Illinois-Kentucky prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Illinois-Kentucky. The Kentucky Wildcats got through the first round ...

The Kentucky Wildcats are set to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Round of 32, and despite being the higher seed, Vegas likes Illinois in this game.

Kentucky is starting off the NCAA Tournament in Milwaukee, and after beating the Troy Trojans, they will take on the Illinois Fighting Illini, and there will be a lot of Orange in the building.