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Illinois and Michigan Reach Final Four, Big Ten Thrives
4/1/2026
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Story summary
- The Big Ten Conference sees Illinois and Michigan advance to the Final Four for the first time since 2015.
- Illinois defeated Iowa to reach the Final Four.
- Michigan defeated Tennessee to reach the Final Four.
- Michigan has won all its NCAA Tournament games by double digits.
- Coaches are leveraging new compensation rules to enhance recruiting and strengthen the Big Ten's competitive edge.
