blog posts Illini Men's Basketball earns fifth straight NCAA tournament bid Mar 17, 2025 8:15 am by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsAthletics Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Illinois is the No. 6 seed in the Midwest region. The Fighting Illini open play in the First Round on Friday in Milwaukee, taking on the winner of Wednesday's First Four match-up between No. 11 seeds Texas and Xavier. Share on Facebook Tweet Email