The last time Illinois made the Final Four was 2005. The Fighting Illini defeated Louisville, 72-57, in the national semifinal. Illinois was a No. 1 seed, while Louisville was a No. 4.
Illinois Final Four History
Illinois has reached the Final Four five times. Only two of those appearances (1989 and 2005) has come after the NCAA Tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985:
- 1949
- 1951
- 1952
- 1989
- 2005
The Fighting Illini are 1-4 in the national semifinals, winning in 2005. They lost to North Carolina, 75-70, in the national final. Both teams were No. 1 seeds.
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